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 Etheldreda’s is a fantastic churchyard of great antiquity. The veteran yews, veteran oak and curved shape to the wall all suggest a pre-Christian or early Christian sacred space.
The churchyard and church are both regularly visited and are well loved locally; the veteran trees, old walls, abundant wildflowers and beautiful location make this a particularly attractive churchyard.
- Birders paradise
- Good accessibility
- Great for fungi
- Lichen haven
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
Dog friendly (please keep on a lead)
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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
