About this Event
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Barry (Merthyr Dyfan) Burial Ground, 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 inside the main gate by the Royal British Legion Memorial.
Merthyr Dyfan has over one hundred and ten casualties from both World Wars. We will visit private memorials and Commonwealth War Graves headstones of casualties from all three of the armed services and the Merchant Navy from both World Wars. This years tour will be covering new graves, one of a sailor who miraculously survived World War 1, only for the family to have a day that would stay with them forever; a professional soldier who was one of the earliest casualties of World War 2, and a soldier wounded on active service and evacutate back to a military hospital in Cardiff.
The tour lasts approx. 60 mins and covers about 400 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground and slopes.
Parking is available Cemetery Approach and surrounding street. There are on-site facilities including toilets with disability access.
Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear. Please bring water if required.
Only assistance dogs are allowed 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
Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Barry, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
