CWGC Tours 2026 - Oxford Botley Cemetery

Join us for a free tour of Oxford Botley Cemetery. Join us for a free tour of Oxford Botley 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 Chapel of Rest. Oxford (Botley) Cemetery contains 156 burials from the First World War, all in the war graves plot in section I/1. The cemetery was designated a Royal Air Force regional cemetery during the Second World War and was used by RAF stations in Berkshire/Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties. Practically all of the 516 Second World War burials (one of them unidentified) are in the war graves plot, which was extended from the section used during the First World War. The architectural features of the plot were designed by Edward Maufe, ARA. In addition to the Commonwealth war graves, the cemetery contains almost 70 war graves of other nationalities. The tour last approx. 90 mins and covers about 300 metres on paths and grass with level ground, and it has wheelchair access. Parking is available on the roadside within the cemetery. There are on-site facilities including toilets but please bring water if required. Please come dressed for the weather and wear suitable footwear. Only assistance dogs 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).