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CWGC Tours 2026 - Cranfield (St Peter and St Paul) Churchyard

Court Road, Nottingham Road, Cranfield, Buckinghamshire, MK43 0DR

  • 16 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Cranwell (St Peter and St Paul) Churchyard, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.

The St. Peter and St. Paul Churchyard in the Bedfordshire village of Cranfield is the final resting place of four WW1 and eleven WW2 casualties commemorated by the CWGC. A number of the WW2 graves are linked to the former RAF Cranfield Air Station, including pilots under training at the No.14 Service Flying Training School which operated from the airfield until 1941.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:
14:00

Location & directions

Court Road, Nottingham Road, Cranfield, Buckinghamshire, MK43 0DR

Directions:
Please meet the guide at the front entrance to the church, off Court Road.
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/1991901982450?aff=oddtdtcreator
Booking opens:
17 Jun 2026 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
14 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The tour lasts approx. 60 mins and covers about 400 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. There is ample on-street parking within a short walking distance. There are no facilites or toilets on site. Please bring water if required. Wheelchair users and pushchairs are welcome but will need to stay on the main paths within the cemetery. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. Only assistance dogs are allowed 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:
12
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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