British Cemetery Tours

Read the inscriptions on the gravestones and try to figure out the region's history at British Cemetery. You'll find lots of intriguing stories among the monuments here.

This burial ground is free to enter, which is welcome news if you're traveling on a budget. British Cemetery is located in Ocracoke. When you're ready to leave, Ocracoke Beach, Ocracoke Lighthouse and Ocracoke Pony Pens are nearby and also worth checking out.

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Blackbeard's Lodge

Blackbeard's Lodge

3.5 out of 5
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Oct 11 - Oct 18
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Boston (BOS) to Manteo (MEO)
8.4/10 Very Good! (289 reviews)
Nice location central to all but still very quiet.

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Pony Island Inn

Pony Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
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Oct 11 - Oct 18
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Boston (BOS) to Manteo (MEO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (416 reviews)
Clean room, good property, nice pool area. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Popular places to visit

Remote and only reachable via a ferry, the Ocracoke Lighthouse is quaint and beautiful but can only be viewed from the outside. They do not allow you inside the lighthouse. View a complete video guide of the lighthouse here: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/ocracoke-lighthouse #BeachBound

Ocracoke Lighthouse

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Ocracoke with a stop at Ocracoke Lighthouse.

Ocracoke Lighthouse

Ocracoke Preservation Museum

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ocracoke Preservation Museum during your travels in Ocracoke.

Ocracoke Preservation Museum

Ocracoke Island Visitor Center

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Ocracoke Island Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Ocracoke, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Ocracoke Island Visitor Center

Fort Ocracoke Monument

You can learn about the history of Ocracoke with a trip to Fort Ocracoke Monument.

Fort Ocracoke Monument

Deepwater Theater

4/5(1 review)

You can get tickets for a performance at Deepwater Theater during your trip to Ocracoke.

Deepwater Theater

Springer's Point Preserve

5/5(20 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Springer's Point Preserve, a lovely green space in Ocracoke.

Springer's Point Preserve

Best Lodging Options Near British Cemetery

Cozy Island Cottage, centrally located in the Heart of the Village

Cozy Island Cottage, centrally located in the Heart of the Village

Ocracoke
Cozy Island Cottage, centrally located in the Heart of the Village
Pet friendly cottage perfect for a couple or small family.

Pet friendly cottage perfect for a couple or small family.

Ocracoke
Pet friendly cottage perfect for a couple or small family.
The Anchorage Inn and Marina

The Anchorage Inn and Marina

2.5 out of 5
205 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC
The Anchorage Inn and Marina
Cottage, great for a couple or small family.

Cottage, great for a couple or small family.

Ocracoke
Cottage, great for a couple or small family.
The Charter House formally known as The Charter Room. A 3 bedroom house for rent

The Charter House formally known as The Charter Room. A 3 bedroom house for rent

Ocracoke
The Charter House formally known as The Charter Room. A 3 bedroom house for rent
Flippy Flop: New construction on a canal. Marsh views.

Flippy Flop: New construction on a canal. Marsh views.

Ocracoke
Flippy Flop: New construction on a canal. Marsh views.
CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front

CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front

Ocracoke
CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front
Beverly's House: Dog friendly convenient to Silver Lake Harbor

Beverly's House: Dog friendly convenient to Silver Lake Harbor

Ocracoke
Beverly's House: Dog friendly convenient to Silver Lake Harbor
Last minute April Opening

Last minute April Opening

Ocracoke
Last minute April Opening
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