Join us for a tour of Liverpool (Allerton) 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 300m directly ahead of you as you enter the gate off Woolton Road.
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The cemetery, of 150 acres, is one of the main burial sites for Liverpool and is Grade II listed. Purchase of the land for the cemetery was completed in October 1906 and the first burial took place on 29 December 1909, and is still in operation.
Liverpool (Allerton) Cemetery contains graves of 415 Commonwealth services personnel from both World Wars. The majority are in two war graves plots, with Screen Walls bearing the names of those buried there. The rest of the war burials are scattered throughout the cemetery and are mainly WW2 and include 9 polish war graves and 2 Victoria Cross winners.
Parking available on site; no on-site facilities and toilets; even ground.
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).
