About this Event
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Waddington (St Michael) Churchyard, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.
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/
MEETING POINT is outside the church door.
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There are two burials from the 1914-18 war in the churchyard and 31 war graves of the 1939-45 war, all of whom served with the air forces of the Commonwealth. All the airmen are buried in a war graves plot set aside for casualties from the nearby airfield at Waddington during the Second World War.
The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 1000 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. There is wheel access.
There's limited parking available on site at the Bar Lane entrance and roadside parking near the other entrance. On site facilites available in the church. Please bring water if required.
Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.
Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the cemetery.
Please note there can be last minute cancellations. This can be due to various reasons including illness, site issues and weather. We will email you as soon as we can, but this could include the morning of the tour, so please check your emails prior to leaving for the tour.
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).
Event venue & nearby stays
St Michael's Church : Waddington, High Street, Waddington, United Kingdom
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