CWGC Tours 2024 - Nottingham Southern Cemetery (Wilford Hill)

During the tour you will learn about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and about the heroic actions and self-sacrifice of some of our casualties buried in the cemetery.
Nottingham Southern Cemetery contains 5 First World War burials and there are 185 from the Second World War, almost 40 of them forming a war graves plot in Section T. Also within Section T is the Nottingham Crematorium Memorial.
It is a World War Two tour featuring dramatic stories from all 3 services in addition to civilian air raid victims.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

09:30

Location & directions

Southern Cemetery & Crematorium, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7FE

Directions:

Please meet the guide 15 minutes prior to the tour start time in the chapel car park at the top of the hill.

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/884808304457?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:

05 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

There is parking on-site. There are on-site facilities including toilets. The tour starts at the top and proceeds downhill, if you require transport back up at the end to collect cars this can be arranged . Please come dressed for the weather and in a 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:

25

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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