CWGC Tours 2024 - Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery

With over 1000 Commonwealth War Graves, Stonefall Cemetery is one of the largest Commonwealth War Graves Commission sites in the North of England. Nearly all of the casualties are airmen from the Second World War.

Join us for a special tour for Heritage Open Days, and discover the fascinating stories of some remarkable men who made a difference during times of conflict. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through this cemetery, sharing tales of courage and resilience telling the stories of casualties from East Africa, Fiji, the Caribbean, Canada, Australia and New Zealand who are buried at Stonefall as well as the stories of some of the French crew who were once laid to rest there.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

Tours at 1100 and 1330

Wednesday 11 September:

Tours at 1100 and 1330

Saturday 14 September:

Tours at 1100 and 1330

Location & directions

Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, West Yorkshire, HG3 1DE

Directions:

Please note: The starting point for the tour is in front of the crematorium. For weekend tours the main vehicular gate to the cemetery (on Wetherby Road near to Sainsbury's) is usually locked. The cemetery can be accessed by vehicle through the entrance on Forest Lane.

Contact on day:

[email protected]

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you have any questions or need to cancel your tour please email [email protected]. All our guides are volunteers so if you are unable to attend please let us know so we don't waste their time. We look forward to seeing you on the tour.

Booking contact name:

[email protected]

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/944002455757?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternative booking website:

https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/events-tours-and-talks/

Booking opens:

25 Jun 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The tour involves walking on grass as well as paths.

Additional information

Please note: The starting point for the tour is in front of the Crematorium - please be mindful that on weekdays cremations and funerals might be taking place. Please come dressed for the weather. The tour involves walking on grass as well as paths and will last for approximately 90 minutes. You can park within the cemetery (be mindful that the gates for vehicles are locked at 1600 at weekends and 1630 weekdays). There is a public toilet near the main entrance from Wetherby Road.

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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