On 11 November, everything revolves around Armistice Day. We would like to give an overview of the activities you can attend in Zonnebeke.
Commemoration Ceremony
Armistice will be commemorated during a ceremony at Tyne Cot Cemetery, organised by the British Embassy in Belgium and the Municipality of Zonnebeke.
With the performance of the West Yorkshire Police Band and the Flanders Memorial Pipe Band.
Practical
Date: Monday 11 November 2023
Time: 4 PM
Location: Tyne Cot Cemetery
Practical:
- no registration needed
- On 11 November, the Tyne Cot Cemetery car park will not be accessible from 1pm to 6pm. You can park at Pasfrost (Passendalestraat 80). You can then walk up to Tyne Cot Cemetery or take the tourist train (distance: 900 metres). Buses can park at Pasfrost or on Roeselarestraat.
Mass
A mass is held at the church of Zandvoorde in order to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers. An initiative of the Municipality of Zonnebeke, together with the veterans’ associations.
Practical
Date: Monday 11 November
Time: 10.30 – 11.15 AM
Location: Church, Passchendaele
Practical: free entrance
Coffee Stand
The volunteers of GPS 1917 vzw offer free coffee and tea at the car park of Tyne Cot Cemetery. An initiative of the GPS 1917 vzw together with the Municipality of Zonnebeke.
Practical
Date: Saturday 9, Sunday 10 & Monday 11 November
Time: 9 AM until 5 PM
Location: Car Park, Tyne Cot Cemetery
Practical:
- free entrance
- On 9 & 10 November you can park your car at the surrounding streets or at the car park near Tyne Cot Cemetery.
- On 11 November, the Tyne Cot Cemetery car park will not be accessible from 1pm to 6pm. You can park at Pasfrost (Passendalestraat 80). You can then walk up to Tyne Cot Cemetery or take the tourist train (distance: 900 metres). Buses can park at Pasfrost or on Roeselarestraat.
Commemoration ceremony
The Field Marshal Haig’s Own Pipes & Drums organises a ceremony at Black Watch Corner to commemorate the Black Watch Regiment.
Practical
Date: Monday 11 November
Time: 2 to 2.40 PM
Location: Black Watch Corner
Practical:
- free entrance
- Please park your car at the surrounding streets
Lament
The Field Marshal Haig’s Own Pipes & Drums plays a short lament on Tyne Cot Cemetery.
Practical
Date: Monday 11 November
Time: 10.50 to 11.10 AM
Location: Tyne Cot Cemetery
Practical:
- free entrance
- Parking at Tyne Cot Cemetery (available till 1 PM)
Book Fair
The local history society of Zonnebeke organises a book fair with a wide range of books about WWI, WWII, local history and history in general.
Practical
Date: Monday 11 November
Time: 9 AM to 5 PM
Location: PC De Craeye, Passchendaele
Practical:
- free entrance
- Please park your car at the surrounding streets