Join us for a free tour at Runnymede Air Forces Memorial.

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Runnymede Air Forces Memorial. These tours are being run by students of Royal Holloway, University of London.

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 at the entrance.

The Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede commemorates by name over 20,000 men and women of the air forces, who were lost in the Second World War during operations from bases in the United Kingdom and North and Western Europe, and who have no known graves. They served in Bomber, Fighter, Coastal, Transport, Flying Training and Maintenance Commands, and came from all parts of the Commonwealth. Some were from countries in continental Europe which had been overrun but whose airmen continued to fight in the ranks of the Royal Air Force.

The tour lasts approx. 45 mins

There is no parking available at the Memorial. There is parking at Coopers Hill Lane Car Park. It is possible to be dropped at the gates of the memorial for those with mobility issues. There is also parking at the foot of the hill at the National Trust and then a walk.

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

Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

Dogs are not allowed on site.

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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