Join us for a free tour of Arnold (Redhill) Cemetery Nottingham.

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Arnold (Redhill) Cemetery Nottingham, 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 cemetery entrance.

The tour will concentrate on the cemetery's WW2 causalities. You will visit the RAF men who completed their mission but didn't survive the journey home, and the Battle of Britain vet. Hear the story of the hero of the Belfast Blitz, see the grave of the Betty and nearby Polish pilot. The tour will finish with a visit to the VC winner and the tragic story of the three brothers .

The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 1000 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground with hilly parts and steep slopes. There is some wheelchair access.

Parking available in a small car park in the cemetery. Public transport available via the 87 bus from Parliament Street in Nottingham City Centre and stops just a few yards from the cemetery.

There are on-site facilities including toilets. Please bring water if required.

Please come dressed 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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