About this Event
Join us for a D-Day 80 tour of Oxford Botley Cemetery.
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 the Chapel of Rest.
“On the night of 5 June 1944, soldiers were aboard ships and landing craft heading for the beaches of France, or preparing to board aircraft that would drop them into enemy territory. Airmen and their crew were fuelling and arming their aircraft, ready to join battle in the skies over Normandy. Sailors had been at work for days, organising the largest invasion flotilla the world had ever seen. For many, this would be their last evening. For others, it marked the beginning of a battle that many would not return from.”
Parking on site within the cemetery, on-site facilities including toilets, level ground and wheelchair access.
Please come dressed for the weather and wear suitable footwear.
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
Botley Cemetery, 28A North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
