CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Bootle Cemetery

Join the commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Bootle 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 at the Linacre Lane entrance. What3words //candy.vine.burst

Bootle Cemetery was opened in 1913 and once had a Gothic Chapel which was demolished in 2013. There are 2 memorials to the civilians who died in the blitz in World War 2 and a mass grave for those reburied from St Mary's Church, which was bombed and destroyed in 1940. The cemetery contains 200 war graves from both World Wars, including some private memorials, 2 blocks of CWGC headstones and 182 scattered headstones.

The tour lasts approx 60 mins and covers about 2000 metres on paths and grass on uneven ground. There is wheelchair access.

Parking is available nearby, but there are no facilities on site, so please bring water if required.

Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

Well behaved dogs on a lead are allowed 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).