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Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial

1,044 Reviews

#2 of 145 things to do in Cambridge

Sights & Landmarks, Cemeteries

Closed Now: 09:00 - 17:00

19 Cambridge Road | Madingley, Cambridge CB23 7PJ, England

Open today: 09:00 - 17:00

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“It's a must do when in the area”

We appreciated the cemetery and Memorial; the staff was very helpful. There is so much to see, and... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

simivalley1699

Washington, the State

“A wonderful memorial”

Visiting here is a very moving and sobering experience. The cemetry is beautifully kept and is a... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

Jamie S

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First established on December 7, 1943, this area of 30.5 acres was donated by the University of Cambridge to serve as a permanent Military Cemetery to honor those Americans who gave their lives during World War II.

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19 Cambridge Road | Madingley, Cambridge CB23 7PJ, England

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simivalley1699

Washington, the State

755163

Reviewed 2 days ago

It's a must do when in the area

We appreciated the cemetery and Memorial; the staff was very helpful. There is so much to see, and it was a meaningful visit.

Thank simivalley1699

Jamie S

Reviewed 3 days ago

A wonderful memorial

Visiting here is a very moving and sobering experience. The cemetry is beautifully kept and is a fitting tribute to the fallen. The museum is free to enter and very well done but the experience of simply walking the grounds and paying tribute to the...More

Thank Jamie S

mouseymunns

Southampton, United Kingdom

Reviewed 5 days ago

A very moving experience

Beautifully kept and quite awe inspiring in the detail and care that has been taken to make this a place of respect and honour of those who died and went missing both on land, sea and in the air during World War 2.

Thank mouseymunns

m0mrr

Cambridge, United Kingdom

261

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

It’s really worth popping in to

I always try and bring visitors to Cambridge to this place. It’s very humbling to go to and instils a sense of how people made the maximum sacrifice for our lives today. Beautifully maintained. Recommended

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P1996BTjackiem

Haverhill, United Kingdom

8915

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Visitor centre a must

First time of visiting and the cemetery is beautiful, peaceful and humbling. The visitor centre has a wonderful exhibition of stories and photos which are heartbreaking and uplifting all at once. Whilst not a place I would visit often I would recommend anyone visit.More

Thank P1996BTjackiem

The Visitor Centre contains vignettes of those commemorated in the cemetery. It is a great place to go to gain an insight into what the Americans were doing in Britain prior to the Normandy landings. The audio visual guide contain many levels of information -...More

Lion P

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

First time visiting

What an incredible place. WW II saw the widespread use of airplanes and the number of casualties associated with it was large. This cemetery is a small piece of homage to the thousands of casualties associated with AirPower during WW II. It is a must...More

Thank Lion P

There are many airmen commemorated here at the Cambridge Cemetery, but also the other branches of the military are sadly represented. There are civilians buried at Cambridge, including four infants.

Tim R

13725

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing history & place of honor

This was our first trip to the Cambridge American Cemetery and it was an amazing place for history and to honor our fallen. The site superintendent did an incredible job telling us the personal stories of many of the Americans buried there, why the cemetery...More

Thank Tim R

Madgnats

Stuttgart, Germany

294

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Unforgettable!!

Remarkable experience. I’ve visited several American Cemeteries in Europe previously but I’ve never had a tour guide before. It is always a humbling experience but with a tour guide it comes to life. Richard, our tour guide, told the stories of several men who are...More

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Sharon H

115

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

September Visit

Fantastic memorial for the fallen. Immaculate cemetery, beautifully laid out, along with the inscribed wall in memory for the missing. The visitor centre providing an informative display on some of the commemorated American youths.

Thank Sharon H

deve46

Blackpool, United Kingdom

9732

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A wonderful memorial to American WWII personnel.

Spent a good hour here wandering around the memorial and chapel. A great tribute to the fallen. Excellent information centre staffed by knowledgeable people.

Thank deve46

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popaandpat

Is there a special Memorial Day event in May as in the USA?

18 September 2018|

Answer

Yes. Every year the Memorial Day ceremony is on the same date as in the USA.

Jackie M

Are dogs allowed on leads

4 September 2018|

Answer

Unfortunately we do not generally allow dogs on site, only assist dogs. Our car park is in woodland and shaded, if that helps.

Ron B

Has it got a cafe?

12 August 2018|

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Just to confirm, there is neither a gift shop, nor café. However, the 4000sq foot exhibition in the Visitor Centre is open throughout the year and warm in winter.

_tonysion

Is there a daily flag raising and lowering ceremony?

7 July 2018|

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The flag is raised by the time that the cemetery opens at 09:00. It is lowered to 'Taps' at 16:30 every day. Visitors are encouraged to help fold the flag in the way that is traditional for the US flag.