Take part in the commemorations

Over twenty different nations fought in the Somme during the five years of war. One hundred years later, we remember these men at many international ceremonies held throughout the year. From the ANZAC Day ceremonies held on and around the 25^th April at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux and the New Zealand memorials in Longueval, to the services of remembrance held at the local war memorials of every village of the Somme on 11^th November, visitors are encouraged to join the local residents and help keep the memory alive.

141 Days

of commemorations

The Battle of the Somme began on 1^st July and ended on 18^th November 1916. In commemoration of each day of the battle, a short service of remembrance is being held daily at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, at 11.50am.

To close the centenary commemorations of the Battle of the Somme,  a ceremony will also be held at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing on 18^th November.