CWGC Tours 2026 - Derby Nottingham Road Cemetery
Nottingham Road, Chaddesden, Derbyshire, DE21 6EQ
Hear about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and stories of some of the men and women that are commemorated in this Cemetery.
Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery contains 194 First World War burials and 146 from the Second World War. There is a war graves plot of 87 burials from both wars, the rest of the graves are scattered throughout the cemetery.
Timings
- Sunday 20 September:
- 14:00
Location & directions
Nottingham Road, Chaddesden, Derbyshire, DE21 6EQ
- Directions:
- Please meet the guide in the car park opposite Reginald Road South, NOT main entrance.
- 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/1988062234661?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 18 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 1600 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground and slopes. Allowances need to be made if any burials are taking place during the tour. There is parking available on-site . There are no toilet facilities available after 4pm weekdays and at weekends and bank holidays. Please bring water if required. Please dress appropriately 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)
