There are many war graves in this area of northern Belgium but Tyne Cot is one of the largest. It is the place of rest for almost 12,000 Commonwealth servicemen who fell in the great war, over 8,000 of them unidentified. It is immaculately kept by the War Graves Commission it is probably the most haunting place I have ever visited. As well as the usual ranks of headstones there is an excellent museum that has a permanently rolling video of photos and details of all the young men lost on the Ypres Salient. Whatever your views on war are this is a very important location and deserves all the upkeep it needs. It is also very near many smaller cemeteries as well as Ypres and the Menin Gate.

❤️ Lest we forget ❤️ It wasn't my first visit today at Tyne Cot Cemetery but every time I do it silences me completely. To think and realise that so many brave men gave their (young) lives so we could live in freedom... RESPECT! Bless them all 🏵️ Tyne Cot Cemetery is the largest Commonwealth Cemetery worldwide. Very beautiful and superbly well maintained. Thank you all!

The largest Commonwealth war cemetery of the Great War. So many names, so many missing, so many without a known resting place. Such a moving cemetery, well maintained and with a register & plan (like many of the larger Commonwealth cemeteries) making it easy to find a family member's grave. I was able to find a family member on the wall, died in 1917, and who my Uncle researched and wrote a book about 'To Grow Young'; the story, albeit very short, tells the story of Sergeant Major Fred Talbot, a cavalryman in 1914. He went to war in 1914 and was killed in 1917, a Captain in the Tank Corp. So little is known about so many. The sheer size left me with an almost overwhelming feeling of sadness but also anger that so many gave their lives when it was so unnecessary. Listening for just a few minutes to the commentary of names as you enter the visitor centre is very poignant. I can't imagine what it must be like to hear the name of your loved one, your family member as you enter the centre. It must be so chilling. Even on a late autumnal afternoon it was very moving to visit the cemetery. We visited, a small group of 8 friends, each there for our own reason, separated and wandered around for an hour, on a chilly afternoon with the sun falling in the west. Tyne Cot Cemetery & Visitor is well worth visiting. It's also a good idea to pick up some leaflets, maybe even some maps, like the old trench maps, each of which provides a little more information and a little piece of a far larger jigsaw. I enjoyed our visit very much. There are toilets on the site by the main car park which is free, but there is a small charge of 50 cents for the toilets. There is also a disabled toilet 🚻.

A harrowing experience. Having never been to a cemetery of this size, I was blown away by the shear scale of it all. The place was very well upkept with all grass cut short and all of the large plaques kept clean like they were new. A must go for any coach holiday passing through and any tourists in the region. Only issue it's the toilets which you pay for, otherwise it is all free

A visit to Tyne Cot takes all words from you, there are no adjectives to describe the horrors that these men must have endured before their untimely slaughter. Nearly 8 and half thousand of the 11,000 + are nameless unidentified souls. With some headstones marking the resting place of several men. And yet as large as it is, Tyne Cot only represents a fraction of the 9.7 million soldiers who died during the Great War. The cross and sword memorial is built atop a German blockhouse. You can see the concrete of the original structure through the wreath that celebrates its capture by the 3rd Australian Division.

Such an important site in British military history. The scale of the tragedy that occurred here cannot be understood without visiting here and seeing the thousands of inscribed names of the lost and missing. Was also nice to find that there are several graves of German men who were buried, after all they're only human too and their graves are equally respectfully maintained.

A very sobering spot, the visitors centre is well done and a good introduction to the memorial and cemetery. For a NZer seeing the panels with all the names of NZ soldiers whose bodies were never found brought a tear to the eye.

Ein besonderer Ort. Soviel wie ich weiß ist es der größte britische Soldatenfriedhof der Welt. Über 10.000 tote Soldaten liegen hier. Ein sehr bedrückender Ort. Ich war aber verwundert dass viele Menschen dort waren und dass in einem Wochentag.

Incredibly sobering, but a beautiful calm place to pay respect. United Kingdom units are inscribed on Panels arranged by Regiment under their respective Ranks, helpful for locating lost ancestors.

This is a visually powerful memorial located near a German bunker which resembled a cottage on the river Tyne back in the UK. We walked over from Ypres and arrived a near sunset. The visitor center was closed, but the memorial remained open.

Tyne Cot Cemetery is a beautiful and yet solemn place of rest for thousands of young men who, over a hundred years ago, left their homes to fight so we can have our today. Thousands more with just their names etched on the wall who are still missing where they fought and died. Expertly and lovingly kept by the CWGC.

Walking through the gate I had a feeling of intense sadness. All these 'unkowns', all these young men. As always the CWGC do a fantastic job of keeping the grounds in perfect condition.

There lies almost 12,000 burials, the view is just incredible. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life, row up on row of beautiful white stones. The atmosphere was peaceful, not chilling, and I felt an overwhelming sense of respect and gratitude to the soldiers who are commemorated there. The entire cemetery is accessible, with modern ramps and plaques in the main centre, though there was one small step into the cemetery but my wheelchair could manage this.

Such a very solemn place. Entering as they asked us definitely took our breath away. The numerous head stones all lined up- some named and some not. While we were here they had finally layer to rest a soldier last Friday that had been discovered.. so its truly breath taking and definitely shows the sacrifice to the Great War nations gave. Please take the tour- the tour guides are definitely knowledgeable and gave us more information than we had already thought we knew of this area.

Visited in July 2022. Beautiful, peaceful, thought-provoking. An absolute recommendation.

The scale of conflict in the Great War is made starkly apparent at Tyne Cot, where the rows of crisp white Commonwealth Graves face the poppy fields of Flanders where the war was fought. A small visitor centre outlines the history of the site. Toilets cost €2.

The highlight of my trip, if that isn't the wrong tone. The visitor centre is quite tired, however the cemetery itself is sensational. Does a great job of also explaining the battle in the context of the landscape.

True a heartbreaking place to visit. Something that I will never forget.. "LEST WE FORGET"

Very moving place, important to visit, one of the largest Military Cemeteries in the area.

The Tyne Cot Cemetry is a moving place when you thee scale of the place. Some of the gravestone inscriptions reveal the pain felt by families at the loss of their loved ones. It's well worth a visit.

A great place of remembrance that symbolises the loss in war, very heart touching and beautiful to watch but sad to see many lives lost in the war. But we may never forget them!

Extremely sobering and surreal place to visit. It seems that every surface is covered with names of Commonwealth soldiers that paid the ultimate price. The amount of unknown soldiers attests to the brutality of the fighting. Very well tended and respected area. Parking is free and plentiful.

The daddy of the commonwealth War graves. So many unknown soldiers buried and listed on the walls around it. A monumental place, solemn, moving, inspiring in many ways. Just go, pay respects and never forget

The biggest Common Wealth memorial cemetery. It has a moving contrast between what happened here 100 years ago and the now quiet surrounding. 12.000 soldiers are buried here and another 35.000 names engraved.

Impressive cemetery commemorating world war 1. Lots of the graves are of unknown soldiers, making an even deeper impression.

i always visit my Great Uncle when im passing the area. when you consider this cemetery is just the overflow from the Menin Gate with thousands of names on both from only one area of ww1, it brings home the sheer waste.

Emotional and awe inspiring place. A must visit for younger generations

Largest CWGC cemetery in the world. Very moving. It is beautifully kept. We parked on the back side, lots of parking. We walked around to the front entrance and exited through the back which is in the center alcove. I went back in the morning and found the grave of Canadian VC winner James Peter Robertson, in Plot 58.