CWGC Tours 2024 - Oxford Botley Cemetery

*Please note this event has been cancelled*

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 in the cemetery. Oxford (Botley) Cemetery contains 156 burials from the First World War, all in the war graves plot in section I/1. The cemetery was designated a Royal Air Force regional cemetery during the Second World War and was used by RAF stations in Berkshire and neighbouring counties. Practically all of the 516 Second World War burials (one of them unidentified) are in the war graves plot, which was extended from the section used during the First World War. The architectural features of the plot were designed by Edward Maufe, ARA. In addition to the Commonwealth war graves, Oxford (Botley) Cemetery contains almost 70 war graves of other nationalities.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1100 | Cancelled

Location & directions

Botley Cemetery, 28A North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0LX

Directions:

Please meet the guide at the Chapel of Rest.

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/890863736417?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

Parking on site within the cemetery, on-site facilities including toilets, level ground and wheelchair access. Please come dressed 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:

25

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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