CWGC Tours 2026 - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - Tour 1

A free 90-minute guided tour of Shorncliffe Military Cemetery exploring the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the graves of both world wars.

A free guided tour of Shorncliffe Military Cemetery led by a Commonwealth War Graves Commission volunteer guide, focusing on the work of the CWGC and the cemetery itself. The route covers about 700 metres on uneven grass over roughly 90 minutes, taking in graves from both world wars, including 471 First World War burials (over 300 Canadian) and 81 Second World War burials. The tour highlights the diversity of those commemorated, including British, Canadian, Chinese, South African and other nationalities, as well as civilian deaths.