CWGC Tours 2026 - Eastleigh Cemetery
Brookwood Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9EN
Eastleigh cemetery was opened in 1898 with the first burial taking place in the August of 1901 and contains 51 graves from the First and Second World Wars.
On this tour you will learn about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and about some of our casualties buried in the cemetery.
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 13:00
Location & directions
Brookwood Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9EN
- Directions:
- Please meet the guide at the main gates at the top of Brookwood avenue, SO50 9EY What3words //powers.corn.admits.
- Contact on day:
- [email protected]
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- 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/1988541660637?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 450 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. There is wheelchair access to most areas. There is no on-site parking available, off road parking is possible along Brookwood Avenue for 2 hours, or alternatively along Kipling Road. There are on-site facilities and toilets available but not always open. 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)
