Foster Hill Road Cemetery
The Gatehouse, Foster Hill Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7TD
On the Saturday the registers from 1855 will be available to view and search for missing ancestors. Self guided walk leaflets available.
On Sunday there will be guided and self guided walks (leaflets with all info available) Refreshments: tea, coffee, squash and cake (donations requested) There is some parking by the main cemetery building or you can park outside or just past the gatehouse at the entry to the cemetery, or in the adjacent Robinson swimming pool car park.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1100-1600
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1400-1600
Location & directions
The Gatehouse, Foster Hill Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7TD
- Directions:
- The cemetery is in the north area of the town, at the top of Foster Hill Road and above Bedford Park. Bus 10 goes from the bus station to the lower end of Foster Hill road.
- Contact on day:
- Margaret Carpenter
- Telephone number:
- +441234360003
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The cemetery is a hilly site over about 40 acres. It's best to wear suitable footwear. There are roadways and many footpaths; some areas can only be fully appreciated by walking on grass and amongst the gravestones.
Additional information
The maintenance of the site is largely done by the volunteers, although the Borough arranges grass cutting. As this is a large site, some areas are better maintained than others. The two chapels were built when the cemetery was opened in 1855 and are still both in use by the Friends and will be open to visit. As the cemetery is now officially closed, we do not now have burials unless they can be placed into an existing grave
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
