War Memorials in Yorkshire
Every Yorkshire community honours its fallen, from the towering cenotaphs of Leeds and Sheffield to simple stone crosses on village greens. These memorials tell deeply personal stories of sacrifice from both World Wars and beyond, forming a solemn thread through the region's landscape.
Highlights include Baildon War Memorial, Cenotaph War Memorial and Filey Memorial Garden.
Visitors exploring war memorials may also enjoy monuments and landmarks, historic sites and military museums.
War Memorials across Yorkshire
Baildon War Memorial
A poignant war memorial in Baildon, offering a tranquil space for remembrance with picturesque views over a serene lake.
Cenotaph War Memorial
A poignant war memorial nestled in the beautiful Clifton Park, offering a serene place for reflection and remembrance.
Filey Memorial Garden
Filey Memorial Garden is a serene sanctuary with a poignant war memorial, offering a peaceful space for reflection amidst beautiful displays.
Garden Of Remembrance
Discover an impressive, tranquil Garden of Remembrance near York Minster, a poignant tribute to Boer War soldiers.
HMS Redcar Memorial Plaque
Discover the poignant HMS Redcar Memorial Plaque, commemorating a Royal Navy vessel, located on Redcar's scenic Esplanade.
Halifax War Memorial
Discover the Halifax War Memorial, a poignant tribute to those who served, standing proudly beside the Minster.
Hullen Edge Memorial Park
Discover Hullen Edge Memorial Park in Elland, a serene green space featuring a cherished war memorial, highly rated for its peaceful grounds.
KOYLI Memorial statue
Discover the KOYLI Memorial statue in Doncaster's Elmfield Park, a poignant tribute to a historic Yorkshire regiment.
Keighley Cenotaph
Visit the Keighley Cenotaph, an immaculate and deeply revered war memorial honouring the fallen in the heart of Keighley.
Leeds War Memorial
Pay tribute at the iconic Leeds War Memorial, a poignant landmark in central Leeds honouring those who served.
Memorial
Discover Whitby's poignant Memorial, a unique and tasteful reminder of the town's wartime history and resilience.
Memorial Garden
Discover a poignant Memorial Garden in Clifton Park, Rotherham, offering a place for quiet reflection and historical remembrance.
Memorial Gardens
Discover Ilkley's serene Memorial Gardens, a beautifully maintained and respectful tribute to those who served.
Olivers Mount War Memorial and Viewing Point
Olivers Mount War Memorial and Viewing Point offers spectacular panoramic views of Scarborough and a poignant tribute to fallen heroes.
The Cenotaph
Discover Harrogate's significant Cenotaph, a peaceful war memorial offering a tranquil spot for reflection and relaxation.
The Duke of Wellington Regiment Memorial
Discover a striking sculptural tribute to the Duke of Wellington's Regiment in Halifax, honouring centuries of service.
The Hull People's Memorial
Discover Hull's wartime resilience at The Hull People's Memorial, offering engaging, personal stories and historical insights.
Wadsworth Monument
Experience the poignant Wadsworth Monument, a beautiful war memorial offering stunning views over the picturesque Calderdale countryside.
Wakefield Cenotaph
Explore the Wakefield Cenotaph, a poignant war memorial renowned for its stunning design and a captivating dragon sculpture.
War Memorial
Reflect and remember at Knaresborough's poignant War Memorial, offering stunning views over the Nidd Gorge and iconic viaduct.
War Memorial
Pay your respects at Harrogate's War Memorial, a poignant landmark commemorating those who served.
War Memorial
Discover the poignant War Memorial in Barnsley, a historic landmark commemorating local heroes and their sacrifices.
War Memorial Cenotaph, Settle
Discover the poignant War Memorial Cenotaph in Settle, a beautifully maintained site dedicated to remembrance.
War memorial
Visit the Huddersfield War Memorial, a poignant landmark dedicated to remembrance and reflection in a serene setting.