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CWGC Tours 2024 - Southampton Old Cemetery

Southampton Old Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7NN

  • 07 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Southampton Old Cemetery.

This cemetery, on the Common, belongs to the Corporation. It was made in 1846 under Act of Parliament, and it now covers 27 acres. It contains 104 scattered Commonwealth war graves of the 1914-18 War, a plot of 21 1914-18 War Belgians and 15 Commonwealth war graves of the 1939-45 War.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:
10:30

Location & directions

Southampton Old Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7NN

Directions:
Please meet the guide at the Cross of Sacrifice near the main gates at Cemetery Road.
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/911882333607?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 available on Cemetery Road; no on-site facilities and toilets; uneven level ground. Please dress 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:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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