CWGC Tours 2026 - Liverpool (Allerton) Cemetery

The cemetery, of 150 acres, is one of the main burial sites for Liverpool and is Grade II listed. Purchase of the land for the cemetery was completed in October 1906 and the first burial took place on 29 December 1909, and is still in operation.
Liverpool (Allerton) Cemetery contains graves of 415 Commonwealth services personnel from both World Wars. The majority are in two war graves plots, with Screen Walls bearing the names of those buried there. The rest of the war burials are scattered throughout the cemetery and are mainly WW2 and include 9 polish war graves and 2 Victoria Cross winners.

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:

11:00

Location & directions

Woolton Road, Royal Victoria Country Park, Hound, Allerton, Hampshire, L19 5NF

Directions:

Please meet the guide 300m directly ahead of you as you enter the gate off Woolton Road. What3words //axed.hotels.tests

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/1987593496653?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

11 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The tour lasts approx. 75 mins and covers about 800 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. Parking is available on site. There are no on-site facilities and toilets. Please bring water wif 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:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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