Join us for a free tour of Buxton Cemetery

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Buxton 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 is by the Cross of Sacrifice, about 75 metres behind the main entrance on Ashbourne 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.

Buxton Cemetery contains 54 scattered burials of the First World War, 29 of them Canadian; a Canadian special orthopaedic hospital was at Buxton in 1917-19 and the town was No 1 Canadian Discharge Depot.

The cemetery also contains 22 Second World War burials, some of them made from the RAF station that was at Harpur Hill at this time.

The tour lasts approx. 60 mins and covers about 1200 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. There is wheelchair access.

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

Please come dressed for the weather and wear suitable foowear.

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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