FOWC: Making Connections
Wombwell Cemetery, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8HY
The Friends of Wombwell Cemetery are hosting a special Heritage Open Days event, focusing on this year’s theme of Routes, Networks and Connections. We’ll be taking a deep dive into Wombwell’s street names and who inspired them, and travelling back in time to rediscover Wombwell’s lost train station, trams and buses. We’ll also be sharing information about our fantastic new project at Wentworth Castle Gardens, and opening up our database for you to find your ancestors who are buried in Wombwell Cemetery. Join the Friends, take a self-guided walk around the cemetery, visit our Gothic chapels, and have a chat and a brew with us for a weekend of heritage delights.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 13 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Wombwell Cemetery, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8HY
- Directions:
- Cemetery Road is a one-way street, just off the High Street. Free parking is available at Cemetery Road car park, Melville Street Car Park (on Summer Lane), or Summer Lane Car Park. Buses also run on the High Street, with the nearest stop being a 5 minute walk away, and the train station is approx. 15 minutes away on foot.
- Contact on day:
- Jess
- Telephone number:
- +447876464668
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Most paths are accessible for wheelchairs, though there can be some steep inclines. Disabled parking within the cemetery can be arranged - just give us a call or drop us an email so we can open the gates for you.
Additional information
If you have any concerns, or would like any information before you arrive, please feel free to get in touch. We'll be happy to help.
