ANZAC DAY IN LE QUESNOY
WITH TE ARAWHATA
25 – 28 APRIL 2024
2024 will be the first Anzac Day in Le Quesnoy since Te Arawhata opened its doors.
As is tradition in Le Quesnoy, Anzac Day is celebrated on the nearest Sunday to April 25. We have an incredibly special weekend of remembrance and commemoration planned with events over the weekend of 27 and 28 April 2024.
If you are travelling through France or visiting other Western Front remembrance sites in Northern France, we look forward to welcoming you to Te Arawhata.
At 11am Sunday 28 April, the Le Quesnoy Anzac Ceremony will take place. This will be attended by dignitaries from New Zealand and France, locals and Kiwi visitors. This will be followed by a public reception for all to enjoy.
It is a unique and emotional service where the efforts of the New Zealand troops during the liberation are remembered with deep gratitude by the people of Le Quesnoy.
On Saturday 27 April we will host a ticketed Anzac Dinner for New Zealand visitors and French locals to share a special evening together. This will be a three course meal of authentic local French cuisine.
We would love you to spend the weekend in Le Quesnoy to take the opportunity to become a part of this community.
From Anzac Day itself on 25 April through to 28 April we will have tours of the museum and the ramparts on offer. The Le Quesnoy New Zealand Association also hold events on Saturday 27 April you can be a part of.
Reserve your space at these events now at the link below. The events will be on a first come first served basis. Once your reservation is made, you will be emailed an invoice for payment.
For those staying for the weekend, there are many accommodation options close to the town and in surrounding towns which are easily accessible with a rental car or by train. For information on options for accommodation and travel you can read more at Getting Here – New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata.
If you require further information email: info@nzliberationmuseum.com
Book an Anzac visit to the museum
* = Ticketed event.
Museum guided tours include museum entry. Otherwise, please book your museum visit through the Book tab above.
Thursday 25 April 2024
Museum guided tours*
(French/English): 10:15am, 2pm, 4:15pm
€20
Town and rampart tours*
(English): 11am and 3pm
€10
PUBLIC EVENT: Evening BBQ and reception at the museum
Friday 26 April 2024
Museum guided tours*
(French/English): 10:15am, 2pm, 4:15pm
€20
Town and rampart tours*
(English): 11am and 3pm
€10
Saturday 27 April 2024
Museum guided tours*
(French/English): 10:15am, 2pm, 4:15pm
€20
Town and rampart tours*
(English): 11am and 3pm
€10
Anzac Day Dinner in conjunction
with the Ville de Le Quesnoy*
(€40 Le Quesnoy local price) – 7pm
Sunday 28 April 2024
Museum open all day
PUBLIC EVENT
11am: Official Le Quesnoy Anzac Ceremony followed by public reception
Town and rampart tours*
(English): 2pm
€10
PUBLIC EVENT
3pm: Official ceremony at Longueval, New Zealand Battlefield Memorial
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