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CWGC Tours 2026 - Walton on Thames

Walton on Thames Cemetery, Terrace Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2ED

  • 11 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Walton-on-Thames Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.

There are 30 Commonwealth burials of the 1914-1918 war and 3 of the 1939-1945 war commemorated here. Two of these are commemorations to New Zealand soldiers who were patients at the N.Z. Hospital and whose graves are not known. (McDiarmid and Ward). All the New Zealanders are commemorated on a Screen Wall Memorial near their two plots, at the North entrance.
There will be an option at the end of tour to visit the site of the NZ General Hospital Number 2 (Mount Felix).

Timings

Friday 11 September:
14:00

Location & directions

Walton on Thames Cemetery, Terrace Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2ED

Directions:
Please meet the guide at the entrance to the cemetery on Terrace Road (opposite 'Pets at Home').
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 email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/events-tours-and-talks/
Alternative booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990763061908?aff=oddtdtcreator
Booking opens:
24 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
09 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The tour lasts approx. 60 mins and covers about 800 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. There is wheelchair access. Limited parking is available nearby. There are no facilities or toilets on site. Please bring water if 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:
20
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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