# Event Details - **Event Name**: CWGC War Graves Week Tour 2026 - Wimborne Minster Cemetery - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a free tour of Wimborne Minster CemeteryAbout this EventJoin the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a tour of Wimborne Minster Cemetery, led by one of our volunteers.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 archway on Cemetery Road off St Margarets Hill. BH21 1EXWhat3Words:///wimp.vacancies.tuned.Wimborne Minster cemetery which firt began operating in the 1800's, is in the care of Wimborne Minster Town Council and has a dedicated web site https://wimbornecemetery.co.uk/ where there is more about the history and notable interments. The grounds are particularly well maintained and cared for and has some stunning views from the highest point looking over the town. When you enter the cemetery through an arch attached to the Sexton’s house you can see a gentle slope upwards with beautiful trees guiding the eye up to the top of the cemetery. We will look at the lives, service and families of some of the 44 casualties lying here from both World Wars. If you came on earlier tours in 2025 some of the same stories may be used but more details are likely to have been discovered.The tour lasts approx. 60 mins and covers about 1500 metres on paths and grass with sloping and uneven ground.Parking is available at Walford Mill public car park, about 10 minute walk from cemetery.There are no on site facilities but toilets are available but not accessable to wheelchairs. Please bring water if required.Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.Only assistance dogs 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). - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wimborne-minster/cwgc-war-graves-week-tour-2026-wimborne-minster-cemetery/100001981838360887 - **Event Categories**: Nonprofit, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcwgc-war-graves-week-tour-2026-wimborne-minster-cemetery-tickets-1981838360887 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Wimborne Minster - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Wimborne Cemetery - **lat**: 50.80395250000001 - **long**: -1.9942691 - **full address**: Wimborne Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Commonwealth War Graves (https://allevents.in/org/commonwealth-war-graves/18566694) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e3c7112e212d72b2f2e758d6abe2be567cd0da3a9f8b49de6a714c95deb68f83-rimg-w1200-h900-dcc4d6eb-gmir.jpg?v=1772826450 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/dac82890b4996e5030383d70a48e4e838cda8700e14c37f94602add6465904ea-rimg-w400-h400-dcc3d5ea-gmir.jpg?v=1772826449 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Wimborne Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Commonwealth War Graves - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Nonprofit, Meetups - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about CWGC War Graves Week Tour 2026 - Wimborne Minster Cemetery ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "CWGC War Graves Week Tour 2026 - Wimborne Minster Cemetery", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e3c7112e212d72b2f2e758d6abe2be567cd0da3a9f8b49de6a714c95deb68f83-rimg-w1200-h900-dcc4d6eb-gmir.jpg?v=1772826450", "startDate": "2026-05-17T14:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-05-17T15:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/wimborne-minster/cwgc-war-graves-week-tour-2026-wimborne-minster-cemetery/100001981838360887", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Wimborne Cemetery", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Cemetery Road", "postalCode": "BH21 1EX", "addressLocality": "Wimborne Minster", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "50.80395250000001", "longitude": "-1.9942691" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for a free tour of Wimborne Minster Cemetery", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-17T15:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-06", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/wimborne-minster/cwgc-war-graves-week-tour-2026-wimborne-minster-cemetery/100001981838360887" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/wimborne-minster/cwgc-war-graves-week-tour-2026-wimborne-minster-cemetery/100001981838360887", "price": 0, "name": "Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/wimborne-minster/cwgc-war-graves-week-tour-2026-wimborne-minster-cemetery/100001981838360887", "price": 0, "name": "Donation to support the CWGF (not a ticket)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Commonwealth War Graves", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/commonwealth-war-graves/18566694", "description": "Across Britain there are war graves and memorials at over 12,000 locations. 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