WALES

Mametz Wood is the place the Welsh need to see. Here soldiers from all over Wales fought bravely in a five day battle to gain the wood. Now you can pay your respects in the Church in Mametz (but you may need to go to the town hall (mairie) for a key to open it up) where a plaque in Welsh commemorates the Welsh troops. Nearby in Mametz Wood is the  inspiring red iron Welsh Dragon statue facing the wood as the Welsh soldiers did. Follow signs in Welsh to find it! This statue was unveiled in 1987 and there is also a memorial seat nearby.