CWGC tours 2024 - Morpeth (St Mary the Virgin) Churchyard

Find out why the War Graves of British, Polish, Dutch and New Zealand nationals are all commemorated in Morpeth Churchyard. Learn the mystery of the Belgian soldier who fought with Russian forces in WW1 but is buried in Morpeth churchyard.
The 19 First World War burials in Morpeth (St. Mary The Virgin) Churchyard are in the oldest part of the churchyard, and the 13 Second World War burials form part of a war graves plot in the newer western part. However, there was a Polish camp and hospital at Morpeth during and immediately after the war, and most of the graves in this plot are those of Polish servicemen. In addition to these 74 Polish burials, there are seven war graves of other nationalities.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 11 September:

11:00

Saturday 14 September:

14:30

Location & directions

St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, St Mary's Field, Waddington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2QF

Directions:

Please meet the guide at the car park at the side entrance to the churchyard, off St. Mary's Field NE61 2QD (site of former Storey Park Community Centre). What3words location =///alpha.snuck.unpacked

Contact on day:

[email protected]

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you have any questions or need to cancel, 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/947694418517?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:

12 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Parking nearby; no facilities on-site; Uneven ground. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

Additional information

Our tours are free to the public, but if you would like to support us then please consider donating to our charity The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF). https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/ The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) aims to actively engage all communities with the work of the CWGC by telling the inspiring stories through education and outreach projects. The CWGF is an independent charity registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (1171947) and Scotland (SC051982).

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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