Kirkburton Graveyard Tour
Shelley Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SJ
These are just some of the interesting graves you will see when you join the Kirkburton History Group for a thought provoking tour to learn about the lives and deaths of some of the people buried in the graveyard of the beautiful All Hallows’ Church, Kirkburton.
These are just some of the interesting graves you will see when you join the Kirkburton History Group for a thought provoking tour to learn about the lives and deaths of some of the people buried in the graveyard of the beautiful All Hallows’ Church, Kirkburton.
The tour starts and ends at All Hallows’ Church.
Within the church there are information stands displaying further facts and photos and guides available to give you further information about the church’s rich history. Spend time enjoying the exhibition of the Kirkburton and Highburton Heritage Project with 17 local landmarks beautifully depicted in various textiles. Families can even try out weaving themselves with mini looms and other craft activities-no booking required.
We will also show you how to navigate the Burial Grounds Management System website to find an ancestor! You can also find out how to adopt a grave!
Finally, you can join the Highburton and Kirkburton Sketchers, trying your hand at sketching some of the beautifully carved gravestones you have seen during the tour.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 11:30 and 14:15
Location & directions
Shelley Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SJ
- Directions:
- Meet inside All Hallows’ Church, Kirkburton
- Contact on day:
- Trevor Whitehead
- Telephone number:
- +447725036109
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- To book contact Trevor on the number or email provided
- Booking contact name:
- Trevor Whitehead
- Booking telephone number:
- +447725036109
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The ground around the graveyard is very uneven in places so appropriate footwear is advised. This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Additional information
we would suggest a whole morning or afternoon is put aside for this location as there is lots to do inside and around the church. Please see separate event booking for the Historic walk before graveyard tour.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
