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. Lawrence Churchyard has been recognised by Suffolk Wildlife Trust as a special site, significant for local wildlife. The grassland of the churchyard is allowed to grow to it’s full height in the summer with wide paths cut through the sward that includes hedge and lady’s bedstraw, meadow cranesbill, black knapweed and wild marjoram.
The church also has swift nest boxes in the tower and barn owl boxes in the churchyard. In a previous year three barn owl owlets were ringed and registered.
The are bats visiting the church on a regular basis such long eared brown bats, pipistrelle and soprano pipistrelle.
There is very active badger site in Old School Wood which visit the churchyard regularly.
- Good accessibility
- Great for fungi
- Lichen haven
- Lychgate
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
The churchyard is mostly level. There is a surfaced path from the lychgate up to the church door. There are cut grass paths around the rest of the churchyard. There is a seat 4 metres along the path from the lychgate
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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.
