Join us for a tour of Leigh 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 at the Cross of Sacrifice in the middle of the cemetery.
Leigh Cemetary is one of the larger cemeteries in the local area and buried within it are soldiers who fought in the penisular wars under Wellington and a brave holder of a Victoria cross, Britains highest honour. The town centre monument has over 1081 individual war dead from both world wars and later conflicts named.
At Leigh cemetery the GWGC take care of 105 Graves of individuals who served in both World Wars and later conflicts scattered across every area of the cemetery.
As you enter the cemetery you will see the GWGC Cross of Sacrifice monument to honour all of the war dead on you right.
Parking available nearby and on site; on-site facilities and toilets; level 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).
