CWGC Tours 2026 - Colchester Cemetery

Colchester cemetery is the final resting place of 2 VC ( Victoria Cross) winners from wars over 100 years apart. We will be introduced to a man who fought at Trafalgar to a boy soldier who died aged 15. There are soldiers here from Belgium and all over the Commonwealth including Australians, Canadians, Indians and Chinese. There are also civilian graves from the Severalls Hospital bombing in the 2WW and one of the latest possible CWGC burials of the 2WW, a lady from the ATS. Come and hear their stories, learn about Colchester in both wars and the role and work of the CWGC today.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

11:00

Location & directions

Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8PU

Directions:

Please meet the guide in the crematorium car park.

Contact on day:

[email protected]

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

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.

Booking contact name:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/events-tours-and-talks/

Alternative booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994645488350?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

22 Jul 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 1200 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. There is parking available on site. There are on site facilities including toilets available. Please bring water if required. Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear. Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the cemetery.

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 number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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