CWGC War Graves Week Tour 2026 - Nottingham (New Basford) Cemetery.

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Nottingham (New Basford) Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer 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 main entrance off Nottingham Road, just inside the gates next to the Gatehouse.

The CWGC tour will visit the graves of two local men who took part in the famous Royal Naval raid on Zeebrugge in 1918, both men died of wounds and were included in the ballot for a Victoria Cross, which will be explained during the tour. Another WW1 soldier of the local regiment, the Sherwood Foresters died of wounds incurred during the 1916 Dublin Easter insurrections. We also visit a joint grave of a father, a Boer war & Great War veteran and his son who died in WW2.

The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 400 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground.

Car parking is available next to the cemetery on Perry Road. No toilet facilities on-site but can be found at the supermarket opposite. Please bring water if required.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

Only assistance 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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