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.

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

Pet friendly cottage perfect for a couple or small family.

Pet friendly cottage perfect for a couple or small family.

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

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

Ocracoke NC
Cozy Island Cottage, centrally located in the Heart of the Village
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 NC
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 NC
The Charter House formally known as The Charter Room. A 3 bedroom house for rent
CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front

CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front

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

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

Ocracoke NC
Flippy Flop: New construction on a canal. Marsh views.
Beverly's House: Dog friendly convenient to Silver Lake Harbor

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

Ocracoke NC
Beverly's House: Dog friendly convenient to Silver Lake Harbor
Come and enjoy Pearl's Gas Fireplace for the Fall

Come and enjoy Pearl's Gas Fireplace for the Fall

Ocracoke NC
Come and enjoy Pearl's Gas Fireplace for the Fall
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