Join us for a free tour of Hersham (St Peter) Churchyard

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Hersham (St Peter)Churchyard, 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 the cemetery gate next to Hersham GP Surgery on Pleasant Place, KT12 4HT

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. There are 14 CWGC commemorated graves in this cemetery and 15 burials, 4 graves from the First World War and 10 graves and 11 burials from the Second World War. Some graves have CWGC headstones and some are family graves.

The tour lasts approx. 60 mins and covers about 750 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground. There is wheelchair access.

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

Please dress 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).

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