There are 20 meters under the cobblestones of Arras, another world awaits you. The Wellington Quarry is one of the most moving memorial sites in our region.

In 1916, New Zealand tunnel boring machines dug and connected the ancient medieval quarries of Arras to create a network of underground galleries capable of housing up to 24,000 soldiers. On April 9, 1917, these men emerged to the surface to launch the Battle of Arras. Many did not come back.

Today, this place of memory opens its doors every day, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The visits are only guided (with guide and audio guide), which guarantees an immersive and educational experience. We descend 20 meters, helmet on our heads, and we discover the dormitories, the inscriptions left on the walls, the soldiers’ daily objects.

Currently, a special exhibition on “personal memory” is offered to families until April 26. An additional opportunity to live an extraordinary experience with your children.

Whether you are passionate about history or simply curious, the Wellington Quarry is an experience that leaves no one indifferent. A must for memory tourism in Nord-Pas-de-Calais.

📍 Carrière Wellington — Rue Delétoile, 62000 Arras

📅 Open every day 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Family exhibition until April 26, 2026

🔗 More info: careerewellington.com