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.
Over the last 2 years, we’ve been endeavouring to nurture more biodiversity areas in the Churchyard. Ring fencing areas for wildflowers to flourish, planting hedgerow saplings such as hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel, dog rose and rowan on the borders of the Churchyard. We’ve built a Church Bug House and recently built a raised bed to house a variety of biblical herbs. Yesterday, the Churchyard was open as part of Ideford Open Gardens. We did a survey of the many species of wildflowers. There were 26 species in the big patch amongst the oxeye daisies and another 12 amongst the other 5 roped off areas! We were very pleased!
- Birders paradise
- Good accessibility
- Lychgate
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
- Wildlife haven
Path up to Church is clear
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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
