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 Matthew’s churchyard started life in the early 1800’s, so is a newcomer relative to other churchyards. The churchyard has a large burial ground that extends to the east of the church and there is a conservation area which started in 2013 and since then there has been an increase in the species of wildflowers like Pignut, Primrose, Hogweed, Cuckooflower, Germander speedwell, Meadow vetchling, Bush vetch and Common sorrel.
- Birders paradise
- Famous/infamous people's memorials
- Fascinating monuments
- Good accessibility
- Great for fungi
- Lichen haven
- Lychgate
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Stones with stories
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
- Wildlife haven
Access is level with tarmac paths leading through the burial ground to the church building.
There is a bus stop down the road from the church on Liverpool road, about a 3 minute walk. There is Buckley train station a 25-minute walk from the church.
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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
