Find a Flowery Burial Ground

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.

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United Reformed Church, Libanus

This burial ground has been kept well mown and tidy for many years.

Three years ago, the membership took the decision to let two areas stay uncut from spring to autumn. To our surprise the ‘meadow’ area is beautiful. We have wild Orchids – three types, Harebells and many other beautiful flowers and grasses. The Brecon Beacons National Park have recognised the beauty of the area and designated it a Site of Interest for Nature and Conservation status. It is all very new to us and we are learning as we go along, there is no seating and we wonder if encouraging visitors would prevent wildlife and conservation. The area is particularly beautiful during the summer months.

Address

United Reformed Church
Libanus
Brecon, Powys LD3 8EW
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Features:

Lichen haven
Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
Wildlife haven

Opening times:

There is access to the grave yard, incorporating the meadow via the gate on the A470 as it goes through the village of Libanus.

Accessibility information:

There is one path between the meadows which is level and leads to the burial area. There is no seating within the churchyard.

Updated:

29th April 2025

Parking available:

There is a car park for the church.

Is there public transport nearby?

There is a bus stop in the village centre a quarter of a mile walk from the chapel.
Bus timetable is available at https://bustimes.org/stops/5610AWE90360

Is there a cafe nearby?

There is a pub in the village but no café

Nearest toilet:

n/a

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