Everyday Histories at Sheffield General Cemetery

The 2026 festival theme, Everyday Histories, celebrates the ordinary lives, places and moments that shape our shared past. It highlights the stories found in homes, workplaces, streets, traditions and communities - the histories we all live with, often without realising their significance.

Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy an outdoor exhibition exploring the lives of some of the people buried in the cemetery. From 10.00am, the Samuel Worth Chapel will also be open, hosting an indoor exhibition showcasing the roles of grave diggers, sextons, stonemasons and chaplains, as well as more recent stories of local residents and volunteers. Join one of two free guided tours, take part in children's craft activities and explore the cemetery's everyday history - all for FREE in the peaceful surroundings of this Grade II* listed Victorian garden cemetery.

Activities include:

Outdoor Exhibition
Saturday 19th September

Indoor Exhibition at The Samuel Worth Chapel
Saturday 19th September, 10.00am-4.00pm

Hidden Histories Tour
Saturday 19th September, 11.00am
Free to attend, booking required

Sweet Remembrance Tour with Andrew Littlewood
Saturday 19th September, 1.00pm
Free to attend, booking required

Children's Crafts & Build Your Own Chapel Activity
Saturday 19th September, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Café/Bar & Book Stall
Saturday 19th September, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

The Samuel Worth Chapel,, Sheffield General Cemetery, Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 8NT

Directions:

Getting to Sheffield General Cemetery: By bus from Sheffield: 4, 65, 81, 82, 83, 83a, 88, 272. By car: Parking available in adjacent streets. By train/tram: 30 minute walk from Sheffield Station. Access at Sheffield General Cemetery: Our aim is to welcome all visitors and be accessible for all. However, Sheffield General Cemetery’s paths are steep and uneven in places and some paths have steps. For more information on access, please visit our website: https://gencem.org/visit/accessibility/

Contact on day:

Lianne Keeling - SGCT

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Pre-booking advised to avoid disappointment.

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.com/sgct/heritage-open-days-everyday-histories-hidden-histories-guided-tour/2026-09-20/11:00/t-qmaqjpy

Alternative booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.com/sgct/heritage-open-days-everyday-histories-sweet-remembrance-guided-tour/2026-09-20/13:00/t-qmaqjey

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