CWGC Tours 2026 - Colchester Cemetery

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

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/

MEETING POINT is in the crematorium car park

Colchester cemetery is the final resting place of 2 VC ( Victoria Cross) winners from wars over 100 years apart. We will be introduced to a man who fought at Trafalgar to a boy soldier who died aged 15. There are soldiers here from Belgium and all over the Commonwealth including Australians, Canadians, Indians and Chinese. There are also civilian graves from the Severalls Hospital bombing in the 2WW and one of the latest possible CWGC burials of the 2WW, a lady from the ATS. Come and hear their stories, learn about Colchester in both wars and the role and work of the CWGC today.

The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 1200 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground.

There is parking available on site. There are on site facilities including toilets available.

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.

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.

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).