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 church sits within the preserved ruins of the larger church it once was. The area within is maintained as a longer grass wildflower meadow area with cut paths during flowering months. Areas of longer grass are left in defined areas in the main churchyard which is currently still open for burials & interment of ashes.
March 2024 green snowdrops and native bluebells were planted around trees and along hedges.
In May 2024 a grass labyrinth was cut into an open area of grass in the front left quadrant as you face the porch (visible on google maps!) and is well used. Winter, 2024, a native bulb planting scheme (250 bulbs) was arranged c/o a district council scheme to enhance pollinators. Four nest boxes were added on appropriate trees, a bat box and the church tower has swift boxes for 2025.
We display the CfGA boards & are working on additional interpretation information for species recognition. The church lies within an area of Suffolk designated as Suffolk Coasts & Heaths AONB
- Birders paradise
- Good accessibility
- Lichen haven
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- War memorial
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
- Wildlife haven
You are warmly invited to visit and see the work we are doing to promote biodiversity and nature recovery in our churchyard, in partnership with the EcoChurch award scheme.
Grass paths with evidence of rabbit activity therefore incense in places. Mostly level, step over threshold into ruins in places.
Good walking routes or by bicycle.
No bus service to the village.
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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
