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.
The management regime for the churchyard was drawn up in the early 1990s to enable wildlife, and especially wildflowers, to flourish. In the spring.  The grass is cut but between April and August only a narrow verge and limited walkways are cut. This enables a multitude of wild plants to flower and seed thus ensuring their continuance from year to year.
In June 2000 this area was awarded first prize in the Millennium Celebration Competition sponsored by Yorkshire Electricity and The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for a churchyard managed sympathetically for wildlife.
An oak display stand marks the event. Explore this area and enjoy its natural beauty but please keep to the cut paths so as not to disturb the flora or fauna.
Behind the boundary yew trees are box, cypress and holly whilst towards the extreme SE corner are oak, lime and hazel. The eastern boundary has a number of old lime tress and some holly. This conservation area stretches northwards as far as the church and the grave with iron railings.
- Good accessibility
- Great for fungi
- Lichen haven
- Lychgate
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
There are surfaced paths leading slightly uphill from the road to the church entrance. The entrance opposite the designated disabled parking bays avoids the steps. Other paths around the churchyard are mown grass. There is a bench in front of the church that overlooks the churchyard.
The Berrygate Lane bus stop is a 2 min walk from the church entrance and is served by routes 23, 70, 150. For more information visit https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb .
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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
