CWGC Tours 2026 - Tewkesbury Cemetery

Discover the remarkable stories of the two-dozen men and women of the British and Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars and after, who are buried within our community.
There are 10 Commonwealth burials of the 1914-1918 war including a new one in 2018 and ten of the 1939-1945 war. We also have five burials for the period following WW11.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

11:00

Location & directions

Foresters Road, Sandgate, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5TQ

Directions:

Please meet the guide at the Cholera Memorial which is visible from the main gates on A38 Gloucester Road (opposite the Council Offices and Leisure Centre).

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/1988471039407?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The tour lasts approx 75 mins and covers an area of about 200 metres on grass with uneven ground. Parking is available at the leisure centre. There are no facilities on site but toilets are available at Gloucester Road car park. Please bring water if requred. Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear. Well behaved dogs on a lead are allowed on site.

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) 15 minute(s)

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