CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026- East Retford Cemetery

Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 12:15 pm UTC+01:00

East Retford Cemetery | Retford

Commonwealth War Graves
Publisher/HostCommonwealth War Graves
CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026- East Retford Cemetery
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Join us for a free tour of East Retford Cemetery
About this Event

Join the commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of East Retford 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, enter from Babworth Road and signage will be visible.

Hear about a World War One military medal winner and a World War Two Battle of Britain pilot, just two of the interesting stories about the people buried here.

The cemetery contains 14 Commonwealth war graves from the First World War, and 16 from the Second World War and there is also 1 Polish soldier buried here.

The tour lasts approx. 75 mins and covers about 1600 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. There is wheelchair access.

There is limited parking available and on-site facilites and toilets (not open at weekends), please bring water if required.

Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

Well behaved dogs on a lead 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).



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East Retford Cemetery, Babworth Road, Retford, United Kingdom

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