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ALL HALLOWS' CHURCH, KIRKBURTON

3a Shelley Lane, Kirkburton, HUDDERSFIELD, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SJ

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

All Hallows' Church, Kirkburton open 10.00am - 16.00pm Sat 7th Sept and Sat17th Sept. Visitors can explore this medieval church; meet the Adopt-a-Grave and Burial Ground Teams; join a Celebration of our Heritage through Art and Local History walls

All Hallows' Churchyards, awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, are maintained by a team of volunteers. Our War and Commonwealth Graves attract international attention. Kirkburton was the first Church to go 'live' nationally with the Burial Ground Management System.
Can you trace an ancestor? Our Adopt-a-Grave Team is bringing neglected and forgotten graves back to life, and their Leaders will be available to give advice and to sign up new members. This year will be a Celebration of our Heritage through Art. This Project celebrates All Hallows' rich local history through Textiles and Art. Bring a chair, sketchbook and drawing mediums of your choice to capture the beauty and artistry of selected gravestones.
The Bellringers will offer Tower Tours. Burton Environment Group will talk about their current projects and Kirkburton History Group will lead local walks throughout the day. Further information can be found under separate entries in this brochure.
An Organ recital will take place between 2pm and 4pm. Local art work will be on show as part of the Celebration of Art.
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED THROUGHOUT THE DAY.


Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:
10.00-16.00 There will be internal tours of All Hallows' Church, Kirkburton, throughout the day. Light Refreshments will be available.;l be a
Saturday 14 September:
10.00-16.00 Church open for Bell Tower tours., Adopt-a-Grave advice, History Group tours and Art Projects. See separate entry for History Group and Art Group

Location & directions

3a Shelley Lane, Kirkburton, HUDDERSFIELD, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SJ

Directions:
Set back from the road, opposite the Clinic Carpark
Contact on day:
Fiona Wakley
Telephone number:
+447712767041

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

hhtps/:allhallowschurch.co.uk

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