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.
This beautiful churchyard is under half a hectare in size and is a treat to visit in the summer when the meadow areas are in full bloom. Flowers include harebell, pignut, burnet-saxifrage, knapweed, yarrow, heath bedstraw, meadow vetchling and vetches. In autumn the front part of the graveyard is covered in masses of pink and white cyclamen. Winter reveals carpets of snowdrops followed by daffodils and cyclamen in the spring. There are bat boxes on site and interesting trees such as weeping ash, holy thorn and three notable yews.
- Good accessibility
- Lichen haven
- Lychgate
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Stones with stories
- Sundial
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
- Wildlife haven
Dog friendly (please keep on a lead)
Slope up to Lych Gate, tarmacked path up to church Porch door, plus wide grass path to back gate.
Suitable level access
Benches available in the churchyard.
Baby changing facilities are available in Presteigne.
Nearest bus stop is opposite the Church. The bus runs from Kington to Knighton every 2 hours during the day.
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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
