About this Event
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Plymouth (Weston Mill) 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 Cross of Sacrifice.
Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cemetery contains 401 burials of the First World War, 1 being unidentified. Second World War burials in the cemetery number 556, 11 of which are unidentified. Of these, 111 of the earlier graves filled the existing naval and military plots. A further plot was then set aside for service graves and 317 of the burials were made there. The rest of the war graves are scattered. The Commission also maintains 178 non-war service burials (on behalf of the MOD) and 36 war graves of other nationalities, 25 of them Polish.
The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 2000 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground and hills. There is wheelchair access.
Parking is available on-site and nearby. There are on-site facilities and toilets. Please bring water if required.
Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.
Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.
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
Weston Mill Cemetery, Weston Mill Cemetery, Plymouth, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
