Join us for a tour of Sittingbourne 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 Bell Road entrance.
Opened in 1860, Sittingbourne Cemetery is the municipal cemetery for the town in North Kent. The cemetery is the final resting place for 35 WW1 men, 35 WW2 men, of which nine are located in a formal CWGC plot, one Non-War Grave and 24 men, women and children killed by enemy action.
The tour will provide an insight into the formation and work of the CWGC, together with stories of some of those that are buried here.
Parking available in Bell Road and Capel Road ; no on-site facilities and toilets, but toilets are available in nearby Central Avenue; cemetery is paved so wheelchair and mobility scooter accessible.
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).
