CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Ripon Cemetery

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Ripon 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 entrance on Kirby Drive HG4 2HF.

Ripon Cemetery contains 122 scattered burials from World War 1. Most of the 59 World War 2 burials form a war graves plot in section H and contains five German war graves.

During the tour you will learn about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and about the heroic actions and self-sacrifice of some of our casualties buried in the cemetery.

The tour lasts approx. 60 mins and covers about 800 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. There is wheelchair access.

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

Please come dressed 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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