CWGC War Graves Week 2026 - Northampton (Towcester Road) Cemetery

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Northampton (Towcester Road) 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 at the CWGC plot close to the chapel.

Northampton (Towcester Road) Cemetery contains 116 First World War burials and 17 from the Second World War, most of which form a combined war graves plot to the left of the chapel. The cemetery also contains five non-war service burials and three Czech war graves. We will look at the stories of the 138 burials in this cemetery, including some Australians who died so far from their home.

The tour lasts approx. 60 mins and covers about 200 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. There is wheelchair access.

Parking is available on-site. There are no facilities or toilets on site so 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).

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