Canterbury Cemetery Friends: Luminous lives
Canterbury City Cemetery, Westgate Court Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JL
The Canterbury Cemetery Friends Open Day will offer tours back in time. Join us on a trip to discover poignant tales about people whose simple lives were shaped by significant historic events and touched by fame.
Hear stories about an assortment of noteworthy people including three compelling females–a school girl, a young wife, and a pioneering cookbook author (and wife of a world-famous writer of highly acclaimed works of fiction). These stories and more will resonate with history lovers and literary enthusiasts alike. They will also enlighten those interested in discovering how ordinary people managed their daily lives during some of the century’s most turbulent times.
The day will feature informal heritage discussions and a special sneak peek inside the unused ragstone community chapel designed and built in 1877 by Mr John Green Hall. During your visit, you’re invited to relax and enjoy refreshments in the chapel or the surrounding area, or pick up a copy of our Family Discovery Trail map and go on a self-guided adventure. Contributions are requested, but optional, for refreshments and maps.
On the open day, guests are invited to:
* Learn about the many fascinating stories of the ordinary people of Canterbury City Cemetery;
* Find out about exploring and preserving local heritage;
* Meet others who are interested in the history of Canterbury and its citizens; and
* Locate a grave with the cemetery manager.
Everyone is invited. Please come and support us.
Timings
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1300-1700 (Tour times to be announced)
Location & directions
Canterbury City Cemetery, Westgate Court Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JL
- Directions:
- The cemetery is an easy 15 minute walk from the Canterbury West train station and a 20 minute stroll from the centre of Canterbury. Extremely limited onsite parking is available.
- Contact on day:
- The Revd Brian McHenry CBE
- Telephone number:
- +447780308220
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
It’s fine to walk bicycles through the cemetery, but please don’t ride them through.
Additional information
Dogs are not permitted on the grounds (except registered assistance dogs).
- Max number of people:
- 50
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
