Join us for a tour of Harefield (St Marys) Churchyard

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Harefield (St Marys) 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 at front gate of St Mary's Church.

The tour will cover the history of the CWGC and the memorials in St. Mary's Churchyard as well as the adjoining ANZAC cemetery linked to Harefield Hospital during WW1.

Harefield (St. Mary) Churchyard contains war graves from both world wars. There are 120 First World War graves, mostly those of Australians who died in No. 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital at Harefield Park. Uniquely, their graves are marked by scroll shaped headstones, chosen by the staff and patients at the hospital. In the centre of the Australian plot stands a memorial obelisk which was erected by Sir Francis Newdegate, late Governor of Tasmania and of Western Australia, and Mr. C.A.M. Billyard-Leake, of Harefield Park. The churchyard also contains six graves of the Second World War.

The tour lasts approx. 70 mins and covers about 400 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground.

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

Please come dressed for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome 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).

Description supplied by the event organiser.