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 Former RAF Pocklington, The Hull People's Memorial and War Memorial.
Visitors exploring war memorials may also enjoy monuments and landmarks, historic sites and military museums.
War Memorials across Yorkshire

Former RAF Pocklington
Explore the poignant remnants of Former RAF Pocklington, a historic World War II airbase in East Yorkshire.

The Hull People's Memorial
Discover Hull's wartime resilience at The Hull People's Memorial, offering engaging, personal stories and historical insights.

War Memorial
Reflect and remember at Knaresborough's poignant War Memorial, offering stunning views over the Nidd Gorge and iconic viaduct.

Baildon War Memorial
A poignant war memorial in Baildon, offering a tranquil space for remembrance with picturesque views over a serene lake.

Wadsworth Monument
Experience the poignant Wadsworth Monument, a beautiful war memorial offering stunning views over the picturesque Calderdale countryside.

Brighouse War Memorial
Honour the fallen at the Brighouse War Memorial, a poignant tribute to local heroes in Brighouse.

Cenotaph War Memorial
A poignant war memorial nestled in the beautiful Clifton Park, offering a serene place for reflection and remembrance.

Eckington War Memorial, Derbyshire
Eckington War Memorial stands as a beautifully maintained tribute, offering a peaceful spot for reflection in rural Eckington.

Farsley Cenotaph
Honour those who served at the Farsley Cenotaph, a beautifully maintained monument in Leeds, offering a poignant place for reflection.

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.

Goole Sailor Memorial
Discover the Goole Sailor Memorial, a tranquil riverside garden commemorating those who lost their lives at sea.

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.

Haworth War Memorial
Discover the Haworth War Memorial, a poignant landmark offering a peaceful spot for reflection amidst the charming village.

Horsforth Cenotaph
Honour the fallen at Horsforth Cenotaph, a beautifully illuminated memorial dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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.

Memorial Park
Explore Memorial Park in Norland, a beloved green space featuring children's play equipment and a significant war memorial.