CWGC Tours 2026 - Dover (St James's) Cemetery

Dover (St James's) Cemetery sadly reflects the importance of the Port of Dover during both World Wars, containing as it does more than 750 graves of British, Commonwealth and foreign casualties. Your guide will tell you about the history and current work of the CWGC and will recount some of the stories of those who rest here. In particular, you will see the two major plots, dedicated to the casualties of the 1918 Zeebrugge Raid and 1940 Dunkirk Evacuation.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1100

Friday 18 September:

1430

Location & directions

Dover (St James's) Cemetery, Old Charlton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2QQ

Directions:

Please meet the guide inside entrance gates (Old Charlton Road). Caution: There are three other cemeteries in close proximity- Jewish, Charlton and St. Mary's, all with the same address. St. James's is furthest from the town end of Old Charlton Road and is on right side.

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/1982658848989?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The tours will last approx. 60 mins and covers about 800 metres on paths and grass with rough and uneven ground, and some of the site is on a steep hillside. Wheelchair access is possible but there is one short steep section on a path and slopes across the grass. There is parking available on-site and there are no facilities or toilets on site, so please bring water if required. Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear. Only assistance dogs 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:

25

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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