Undercliffe Cemetery: Tales from our Tombs
The Lodge, Undercliffe Cemetery, Undercliffe Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 0DW
Join knowledgeable researchers and learn more about our 'residents' and the extraordinary things they achieved. How were families linked? How were the rich affected in the same way as the poor? And what happened to those who couldn't afford a 'decent' burial? What can we learn about Bradford's contribution to the nation's heritage from delving into these people's lives?
Undercliffe Cemetery fell into disrepair in the 1970s, was sold to a 'developer', and had to be rescued from destruction by a group of volunteers who formed Undercliffe Cemetery Charity. Forty years on, this amazing cemetery has been restored to glory & the volunteers' hard work was recognised by the late queen in 2022, one of the last QAVS honours she bestowed.
We will be open from 1000 to 1600. and our researchers will be on hand to answer questions and guide you through this wonderful 26-acre hilltop site. There will be pre-bookable formal tours (morning & afternoon) or you can take self-guided tours of various people/themes of interest. There will be activities for children and refreshments will be available all day in our lodge.
We look forward to welcoming you
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
The Lodge, Undercliffe Cemetery, Undercliffe Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 0DW
- Directions:
- Parking is available at the Undercliffe Lane entrance (marked on the map) or at Otley Road. A good bus service is in place also.
- Contact on day:
- Gaynor Haliday
- Telephone number:
- +447539468454
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking is preferred for the guided morning and afternoon tours only. These will be at 11 a.m. and 1.30 p.m., otherwise, the Cemetery is open for self-guided tours from 1000 to 1600. The guided tour will cover Bradford’s Great Heritage in Undercliffe Cemetery: A heady combination of conspicuous wealth, abject poverty, election corruption, disasters, education and philanthropy
- Booking contact name:
- Aoife Sutton-Butler or Gaynor Haliday
- Booking telephone number:
- +441274642276
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-tickets-897230940897
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/explore-bradfords-great-heritage-in-undercliffe-cemetery-tickets-976731278547?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2024 09:00 AM
Accessibility details
There are grassed pathways which may be difficult for some people to negotiate and we ask that visitors stick to the designated paths and do not clamber over the monuments. Dogs must be kept on leads for the safety of themselves and other visitors.
Additional information
There will be 2 guided tours which are pre-bookable, but the Cemetery will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and visitors are welcome to follow any of our designated self-guided tours (maps and information will be available). Our dedicated researchers will be on hand to answer questions until 4 p.m.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
