Friends of St Helens Cemetery - Heritage Walking Tour

Learn about the history of the grounds, buildings, and grave sites on a fascinating guided heritage walking tour across the cemetery.

The Friends of St Helens Cemetery was created in January 2006, they strive to maintain and protect the environment and grounds of the cemetery, preserve its rich heritage and are engaged in initiatives which promote its history. They plan new initiatives and work in partnership with St Helens Borough Council and other agencies. The Friends of St Helens Cemetery are members of the National Federation of Cemetery Friends. In June 2022, the group were awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service - the MBE for volunteer groups. In 2024 they received a Green Flag Community Award.

This event is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the ‘Creative Underground’ project, coordinated by St Helens Archive Service, part of St Helens Borough Council.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

11am

Location & directions

St. Helens Crematorium, Rainford Road, Windle, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6DF

Directions:

Meet in the small chapel (accessible from main crematorium car park)

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Limited places are available, to book a place please email [email protected] or message the Friends of St Helens Cemetery via Facebook.

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

10 Jul 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

07 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s)

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