The CWGC Visitor Centre

About

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is over 100 years old. Now, visitors will be able to take a look at the behind-the-scenes at the work that is needed to commemorate the 1.7 million Commonwealth casualties from the First and Second World Wars. The CWGC Visitor Centre is a unique new visitor attraction that shines a light on the work of the remarkable organisation at the heart of remembrance of the war dead. Our free audio guide will walk you through each aspect of the work we do: from the story of how we still recover and rebury the dead today, to the skilled artisan craftsmen at work maintaining the world's most impressive and recognisable monuments and memorials, a trip to the battlefields of the Western Front is not complete without a visit to the CWGC.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes