Join us for a free tour of Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery.

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Tynemouth (Preston) 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 First World War plot.

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Enter the cemetery via the main gates on Walton Avenue, follow the road straight across the roundabout and keep following the road for about half a mile, past the flag pole until you reach the main War Grave Plot near the metal fence.

Most of the 152 First World War burials in Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery are distributed throughout the cemetery, but there is a small war graves plot in the north-western part. Opposite this is a plot containing most of the 223 Second World War burials. This total includes 26 men of H.M.S."Patia", sunk off the coast of Northumberland following an air attack in April 1941. Five of the Second World War burials are unidentified sailors of the Royal Navy, there is also 1 French Navy war burial and 5 non-war service burials here.

The tours lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 800 metres on grass and uneven ground.

Cars can be parked on the side of the road near the First World War plot.

There are no facilities or toilets on site, please bring water if required.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

Dogs are not allowed on the tour.

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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