CWGC Tours 2025 - Ayr Cemetery, Holmston Road

CWGC Tours 2025 - Ayr Cemetery, Holmston Road

Join us for a free tour of Ayr Cemetery, Holmston Road

By Commonwealth War Graves

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Location

Ayr Cemetery

Holmston Road Ayr KA7 3BE United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Join us for a free tour of Ayr Cemetery.

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.

The 1914-1918 War burials are scattered over all parts of the cemetery and 1939-1945 War graves are in several special groups. A War Cross is erected in the Old Ground, near the main entrance.

There are now nearly 90, 1914-1918 and nearly 120, 1939-1945 Commonwealth War casualties commemorated in this site.

Parking on-site and nearby; facilities and toilets available; uneven ground; wheelchair access.

Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

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).

Frequently asked questions

Where should I meet my guide?

At the Cross of Sacrifice

Who should I contact if I have questions?

The team at public.engagement@cwgc.org

What should I do if I need to cancel?

Email public.engagement@cwgc.org

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Across Britain there are war graves and memorials at over 12,000 locations. From towering and dramatic memorials which bear the names of tens of thousands of missing personnel, to small and intimate local churchyards where perhaps only one service person is commemorated, there is so much to discover.

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Sep 14 · 12:00 GMT+1