Visit Gold Beach - British Sector D-Day Landings
During the June 6th 1944 Landings, about 25,000 British soldiers landed at Gold Beach. This Beach is at the centre of all five invasion beaches, in between Omaha and Juno. One of the key successes of the landing was the capture of Bayeux and the establishment of a very important artificial Mulberry Harbor at Arromanches.
Creating this artificial port was crucial to the Allies’ success to create their supply line. Due to the lack of ports, (and those which were established were under heavy defence) it was important for the Allies to create their own.
What to see Gold Beach
Musée du Débarquement d’Arromanches – Visit the D-Day Museum to see the remains of the floating artificial harbour, which is still visible at low tide.
British Normandy Memorial – In Ver-sur-Mer overlooking Gold Beach, visit the Memorial which honours British soldiers. Find the names of 22,442 men and women who died while serving under British command during D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema – A theater on the cliffs above the town showing archival footage of the Battle of Normandy on nine screens.
Why visit Gold Beach with a Private Tour Guide?
Visiting Gold Beach with a Guide helps you fully understand the history and sacrifice behind the D-Day landings, allowing you to connect and appreciate what the soldiers had to face to help liberate Europe.
