Open Doors - Dan-y-Graig Cemetery, Swansea

This municipal cemetery, opened in 1856, contains more than eighty First World War graves and more than forty Second World War graves. There are also French and Norwegian Foreign National casualties buried here.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) will be offering a free tour of Dan-y-graig Cemetery, as part of Cadw Open Doors.
Visitors attending will learn about the history of the CWGC, which commemorates the 1.7 million Commonwealth men and women who lost their lives during both World Wars, and will hear the remarkable stories of the men and women of the Commonwealth forces who are buried in Dan-y-graig Cemetery.

Dan-y-Graig Cemetery, Danygraig Road, Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8NB. 

Travelling by car - from the east and west leave the M4 at Junction 42 and take the A483 (Fabian Way) towards Swansea. After approximately 8 miles take the right hand junction at the traffic lights (signposted to Port Tennant). Follow Port Tennant Road to the right and continue to travel along it. Towards the end of the row of shops turn left onto Dan-y-graig Road where there are speed bumps going up the hill. Continue over the mini roundabout. You will be able to see the cemetery wall on your left. Continue until the turning at the end of the wall. Turn left here and through the gates into the cemetery.

Travelling by bus - the cemetery is close to no. 6 bus route and the service runs regularly from Swansea Bus Station to Port Tennant; there is a stop just past the entrance to the cemetery.

Travelling by train - the nearest station is Swansea Station on High Street. Taxis can be found in front of the station. It takes about 15 minutes to drive to Dan-y-graig cemetery.

There are no facilities on site; paths throughout the cemetery, slight incline.

Please come dressed for the weather and wear suitable footwear.