We are compiling this directory of flowery burial grounds from across the UK, which we would recommend visiting if you are looking for a well managed site rich in wildlife and heritage. Burial grounds can have a rich array of plants, animals and fungi, and may contain the only surviving area of flower-rich grassland in a parish. All the sites listed here contain this habitat. To see the flowers at their best, late May to mid or end of July is usually the most suitable time to visit. However, do contact the site managers for more specific timings before you visit if this is important to you.
St Tysilio church is located near Llangollen and sits right next to the River Dee. The churchyard is surrounded on the southern, northern and western boundaries with mature broadleaf trees, including Lime, Sycamore, Horse Chestnut and Oak and there are a number of mature Yew trees. The grassland within the burial ground has beautiful wildflowers in the summer, some of these flowers include Germander speedwell, Primrose, Enchanters nightshade, Cuckooflower, Lesser celandine, Red campion, and Rosebay willowherb.
- Birders paradise
- Famous/infamous people's memorials
- Fascinating monuments
- Good accessibility
- Lychgate
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Stones with stories
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
- Wildlife haven
There is currently one interpretation board and others are planned
There is a concrete ramp down a slope to the front door of the church and there are two steps, one into the lychgate, and one out of it at the top of the path.
There are benches in the churchyard
There is a bus stop down the road from the church, see https://bustimes.org/operators/denbighshire-council for times
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If you would like to nominate a flowery burial ground that you manage for inclusion in our directory, please complete the form here. We will review all submissions before inclusion in the directory, so please understand you won’t see your burial ground immediately.Â
