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CWGC Tours 2025 - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - Tour 1

Sandy Lane, Sandgate, Fulford, Folkestone, Kent, CT21 5RX

  • 17 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Shorncliffe Cemetery

A beautiful cemetery provides the setting for a tour that travels the world, crosses the generations and shows the diversity of service in both world wars.
As well as many graves pre-dating 1914, Shorncliffe Military Cemetery contains a total of 471 First World War burials, more than 300 of which are Canadian. China, South Africa, America, Australia, Portugal and the UK are among other nationalities commemorated here. There are 81 burials from the Second World War, including 1 unidentified British soldier from 1940 an American pilot and 1 Polish soldier.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:
14:00

Location & directions

Sandy Lane, Sandgate, Fulford, Folkestone, Kent, CT21 5RX

Directions:
Please meet the guide inside the gate. Access to the main part of the cemetery is by a recently restored sloped path. What3words //neatly.beaten.spenders
Contact on day:
[email protected]

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
If you need to cancel, please contact [email protected]
Booking contact name:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/events-tours-and-talks/
Alternative booking website:
https://www.cwgc.org
Booking closes:
15 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Limited parking is available on site, there is currently no public transport nearby. Please note that there are no facilities or toilets on site. The ground is uneven in places and some access paths are quite steep. No dogs are allowed on site. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

Additional information

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/ 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).

Max no of people per tour:
16
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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