About this Event
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Gosport (Ann's Hill) Cemetery, 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 at the main entrance.
Hear about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and stories of some of the men and women that are commemorated in this cemetery. Gosport (Ann's Hill) Cemetery contains 104 scattered graves from the First World War. A number of the 144 Second World War burials form a plot at the western end of the cemetery. 1 of these is an unidentified Merchant seaman. There are also 31 German burials, including 2 unidentified, and 1 Belgian burial in the cemetery.
The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 800 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground.
Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear. There are no facilities or toilets on site. Please bring a water if required.
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
Anns Hill Cemetery New Side, Anns Hill Road, Gosport, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
