Join us for a free tour of Penzance Cemetery

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Penzance 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/ (https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/)

MEETING POINT is at main entrance opposite Pensans County Primary School, TR18 3DX

Penzance Cemetery contains 35 scattered burials of the First World War. Of the 71 Second World War burials, 2 are unidentified seaman. 43 of the burials are in the war graves plot, the rest scattered. The naval casualties include 22 sailors who lost their lives in an attack by German surface craft off Mount's Bay on 6 January 1944, 17 of them being members of the crew of HM Trawler "Wallasea".

In addition the cemetery also contains 2 Foreign National burials of the 1914-18 war, including 1 unidentified French Merchant seaman, and 6 of the 1939-45 war, including 1 unidentified sailor of the German Navy.

The tour lasts approx. 90 mins and covers about 600 metres on paths and grass on uneven ground and rough gravel. There is wheelchair access.

There is limited parking available, nearest car park is 400m south east at Clarence Street. There are no facilities or toilets on site. 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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