CWGC War Graves Week Tour 2026 - Monkton and Prestwick Cemetery

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Monkton and Prestwick 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 at main entrance off Shaw Road.

There are 35 Commonwealth War casualties commemorated in this site, 9 from the First and 26 from the Second World War, including 1 Australian, 5 Canadians, 2 from the ATA and a female from the ATS.

The tour lasts approx 90 mins and covers about 200 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. There is wheelchair access.

There is parking available nearby. There are no facilities or toilets on site.

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).

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Monkton and Prestwick Cemetery, Shaw Road, Prestwick, United Kingdom

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