CWGC Tours 2026 - Tyldesley Cemetery

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Tyldesley 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 the Cross of Sacrifice by the car park.

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Join us and 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. The graveyard was formed in 1878 and is to the east of Tyldesley town center. The cross of sacrifice originally stood at the market Place in Tyldesley and was later moved to the cemetery. The cemetery has 249 war dead represented in private graves and the Cross of sacrifice. CWGC have 35 headstones within the cemetery, 24 from WW1 and a further 11 from WW2.

Those buried in Tyldesley cemetery provide an amazing diversity of stories.

The tour lasts approx. 60 mins and covers about 450 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground and slopes. There is wheelchair access.

Parking is available on site. There are no on-site facilities or 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).