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.
Event Times
Saturday 7 September: 10:30-11:30am
Booking Information
Pre-booking: Required. This event is now fully booked.
Booking opens: 25 June
Booking closes: 5 September
Book via the below link, or by emailing public.engagement@cwgc.org.
Address & Directions
Southampton Old Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7NN.
Please meet the guide at the Cross of Sacrifice near the main gates at Cemetery Road.
Additional Information
Max 20 per session/tour. 1 hour.
Parking available on Cemetery Road; no on-site facilities and toilets; uneven level ground. Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.
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). 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).
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