CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Morpeth (St. Mary the Virgin) Churchyard

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Morpeth (St. Mary the Virgin) Churchyard, 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 at the car park at the side entrance to the churchyard, off St. Mary's Field NE61 2QD (site of former Storey Park Community Centre). What3words location =///alpha.snuck.unpacked

Find out why the War Graves of British, Polish, Dutch and New Zealand nationals are all commemorated in Morpeth Churchyard. Learn the mystery of the Belgian soldier who fought with Russian forces in WW1 but is buried in Morpeth churchyard.

The 19 First World War burials in Morpeth (St. Mary The Virgin) Churchyard are in the oldest part of the churchyard, and the 13 Second World War burials form part of a war graves plot in the newer western part. However, there was a Polish camp and hospital at Morpeth during and immediately after the war, and most of the graves in this plot are those of Polish servicemen. In addition to these 74 Polish burials, there are seven war graves of other nationalities.

The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 750 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground.

Parking is available nearby. There are no facilities or toilets available on-site. Please bring water if required.

Please dress appropriately 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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