Terry Carter Posted 4 January , 2009 Share Posted 4 January , 2009 Hi folks Not a regular vistor to the Saliant, though I have plenty of books etc. Some friends have invited me to share a short visit with them in the near future. They have asked me to guide them around. The 8 p.m. Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate will be the main focus of our attention in the evenings. Is there any other place of interest during the evening in Ypres. Where would you recommend other places to visit. The last time I visted Ypres was about 6 years ago and I went to Essex Farm, Hooge Crater Museum, Croonart Wood Trenches, Plugstreet Wood (Bruce Bairnsfather's Cottage). I take it other places of interest have now opened since my last visit. Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 4 January , 2009 Share Posted 4 January , 2009 Dear Terry Depending upon the focus of your trip, there are many places worth visiting. After the 8 o'clock, it is usually just best to think about eating! To visit....how about going to Hooge Crater Cemetery, then over the road into the grounds of the chateau (now a hotel) and following the trail there. Langemarck German Cemetery Yorkshire Trench The Passchendaele Experience Museum in Zonnebeek, then to Dochy Farm cemetery (on the line of the Australians' attack up the hill...lo up to Tyne Cot) and then to Tyne Cot ....you will find the Australians! There are also just so many fascinating cemeteries, along with favourites like Sanctuary Wood and In Flanders Fields in Ypres itself. You will NOT be short of places to see! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnik Posted 4 January , 2009 Share Posted 4 January , 2009 Terry, The Battle map is very usefull. Notice also that Tyne Cot visitorcenter is closed in january. Marnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Tucker Posted 4 January , 2009 Share Posted 4 January , 2009 Hill 60 area and its environs like Caterpillar Crater Pool of Peace - Messines Ridge Irish Peace Park - Messines St George's Church Ypres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 4 January , 2009 Share Posted 4 January , 2009 Also worthwhile doing the Trenches of Death and Peace Tower at Dixmuide. sm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Tucker Posted 4 January , 2009 Share Posted 4 January , 2009 Also worthwhile doing the Trenches of Death and Peace Tower at Dixmuide. sm Note - limited opening during winter months i.e. closed some days of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Curragh Posted 4 January , 2009 Share Posted 4 January , 2009 The Passchendaele Experience Museum is also shut in January. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 4 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 January , 2009 Thanks for the replies. You have been very helpfull. The trip will most likely be sometime in March. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 5 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 5 January , 2009 One of the replies took me to an old thread regarding the recently published Ypres Battlemap. I have tried surfing the net to find out where I can buy one, with no luck. As anyone got one for sale? or let me know where I can get one from. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnik Posted 5 January , 2009 Share Posted 5 January , 2009 Hallo Terry, They are for sale in most tourist-offices, more info here . Marnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Hales Posted 5 January , 2009 Share Posted 5 January , 2009 Thanks for the replies. You have been very helpfull. The trip will most likely be sometime in March. Terry Terry, When you go to Tyne Cot, time your visit so that your group are the only ones there if poss., early or late in the day. Shouldn't be too difficult in March. Park around the back, (the new front) in the new(ish) car park adjacent to the visitor centre. With a small group you can "control" them. Make sure you walk towards the visitor centre down the wooden pathway slowly and quietly. You will then get the full atmosphere of the place with the sounds that you will hear. If you search the forum for Marniks 2006 thread "Tynecot, New visitor-center" there are some posted comments about this. It was my first visit and it was inspiring. Owen Hales ps Any spare seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 6 January , 2009 Author Share Posted 6 January , 2009 Thanks Owen let you know if there is Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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