CWGC Tours 2026 - Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery
York Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9QQ
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.
The cemetery contains a number of scattered Commonwealth War Graves and private graves commemorating those that lost their lives in both WW1 and WW2. There are a small number of graves where civilian casualties, who lost their lives due to a nearby bombing, are buried.
Timings
- Sunday 20 September:
- 10:00
Location & directions
York Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9QQ
- Directions:
- Please meet the guide at the notice board at the entrance on York 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/1991972292750?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 18 Jun 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 18 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 1400 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground and slopes. There is wheelchair access. There is limited parking nearby. There are on-site facilities including toilets. Please bring water if required. Please dress 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:
- 15
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
