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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Eglwys Oen Duw (Church of the Lamb of God), Beulah

This lovely churchyard is under a quarter of a hectare in size and is a level site surrounded by hedgerows.
A search of the biological records within the National Biodiversity Network Atlas from the 1km square that encompasses this churchyard contains 342 species. These are mainly bird records with lots of woodland species that are also common in gardens. Some highlights include sparrow hawk, buzzard, tree creeper, pied/white wagtail, spotted flycatcher, tawny owl, greater/lesser spotted woodpecker. There are over 30 yellow meadow ant mounds in this churchyard.

The grassland survey that Caring for God’s Acre and the local community undertook in 2019 discovered some lovely species such as Heath Bedstraw, Cuckooflower, Changing Forget-me-not and Devils bit scabious.

See our website at http://www.irfonvalleyparish.co.uk

Address

Eglwys Oen Duw (Church of the Lamb of God)
Beulah,
Llanwrtyd Wells,, Powys LD5 4YD
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Features:

Good accessibility
Great for fungi
Lichen haven
Peaceful space for quiet reflection
Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
Wildlife haven

Opening times:

Always Open

Contact name:

George Johnson

Contact phone number:

01591 610 229

Other information:

Dog friendly (please keep on a lead)

Accessibility information:

There is level access with grass paths and paths surfaced with scalpings.

There is seating in the burial ground, with back and armrest.

There is sloped access from a small parking area to the burial ground and church entrance.

Updated:

29th April 2025

Parking available:

Parking available for around 3 cars

Is there public transport nearby?

Nearest ‘bus stop half-a-mile away in Beulah. Nearest train station approx. four miles away in Llanwrtyd.

Is there a cafe nearby?

Refreshments can be sought at the Trout pub in Beulah, when open, half-a-mile away or at ‘Caffi Sosban’ approximately four miles away in Llanwrtyd, closed on Wednesdays and most Sundays.

Nearest toilet:

The nearest toilet is in the church annexe, suitable for disabled users. Baby changing could also be done here, but there is no waist height changing facilities as yet.

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