CWGC War Graves Week 2026 - Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commisson for a free tour of Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery, led by one of our experiecned 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 at the noticeboard at the entrance on York Road.

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 live due to a nearby bombing, are buried.

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 assitance dogs are allowed 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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