All Hallows' Church, Kirkburton
3a Shelley Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SJ
All Hallows' Churchyards, awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, are maintained by a team of volunteers. Our War and Commonwealth Graves attract international attention. Kirkburton was the first Church to go 'live' nationally with the Burial Ground Management System.
Our ADOPT-A-GRAVE Scheme whereby volunteers choose to adopt and maintain a forgotten or neglected graves attracts interest and support from all ages. Nearly 70 graves have been adopted and the volunteers work in conjunction with our dedicated Graveyard Team. New supporters always welcome. Join KIRKBURTON SKETCHERS to draw and paint in our peaceful Churchyards.
The HISTORY GROUP: Sat 13th Sept at 10.15 or 13.00 for local walks. Contact Julia on 07890513286 to book Historic Walk or Graveyard Tour.
BURTON ENVIRONMENT GROUP focus on Burton Dean & Community Field, Town Quarry and Memorial Garden.
BELLRINGERS - Sat 13th Sept - ringing room visits with brief taster session; video in church. Sunday 21st Sept - video in church; quarter peal on bells (no ringing room visits)
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10.00 - 15.30
- Sunday 21 September:
- 12.30 - 15.30
Location & directions
3a Shelley Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SJ
- Directions:
- Set back from the road, opposite the Clinic Car Park
- Contact on day:
- Fiona Wakley
- Telephone number:
- +447712767041
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- History Group Tours - Kirkburton Historic Walk or Graveyard Tour pre-booking advisable
- Booking contact name:
- Julia Bligh-Smith
- Booking telephone number:
- +447890513286
Accessibility details
Please note ground around the graveyard is uneven in places so wear appropriate footwear. Tour not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Additional information
13th September - Guided tours of the interior features of the church & Organ recital in the afternoon. Refreshments served all day Bell tower tours bookable on the day (restrictions apply); Organ recital between 2pm and 4pm & Guided tours of the interior features of the church.
