Farsley Rehoboth Burial Ground Heritage Day Tour

The Farsley Rehoboth Baptist Burial Ground was a place of internment from 1785 to 2000 and reflected the growth of Farsley, in particular its textile industry with many prominent residents buried there.

In total 4,041 local people are interred in the Rehoboth all with their own stories and contribution to the growth and history of Farsley and Rodley.

For decades there was no access to visit graves (including registered War Graves) without trespass. The neglect to the steep and wooded two acre site was massive.

In 2019 our Charity purchased the Rehoboth as a community asset, commenced reclaiming the graveyard as well as preserving the ecology and landscape. We have galvanised the community to take ownership with 39,000 volunteer hours invested.

On 11th November 2019 we held an Armistice Day Service, featured on BBC Look North and have received coverage on numerous media channels. In 2023 we were adopted by David Attenborough’s Wild isles Trust.

The ecology is extensive and fascinating with a wide variety of wild life, birds, foliage and trees with a focus on planting and cultivating including a wildlife meadow and the sympathetic introduction of seeds and plants to combat climate change.

Our wildlife focus has included the re-homing of hedgehogs and the construction of habitats all linked by fully accessible, all-weather paths.

This year we have two family Trails: Our Architecture & History and Our Ecology & Wildlife. Thanks for Grant support from Leeds Civic Trust

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:

Hourly tours: 1100-1600

Location & directions

7 Coal Hill Lane, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5NA

Directions:

We are at the bottom of Coal Hill Lane, Farsley close to the junction with Bagley Lane. Our only entrance is through the iron double gates. There is on street parking or we can supply on request parking permits for a private car park close by.

Contact on day:

Frances Barker

Telephone number:

+447701048812

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

No children under six years old, all children (6-16 years) to be accompanied at all times. We will provide rain ponchos and bottled water. Single white carnations will be provided free of charge to place on graves and memorials. Maps and descriptive leaflets will be provided free of charge. Strong footwear with treads should be worn. This year we have two family Trails: Our Architecture & History and Our Ecology & Wildlife. No dogs allowed, other than assistance dogs.

Booking contact name:

Frances Barker

Booking telephone number:

+447701048812

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.farsleyrehoboth.org/book-a-tour

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

No children under six years old, all children (6-16 years) to be accompanied at all times. We will provide rain ponchos and bottled water. Single white carnations will be provided free of charge to place on graves and memorials. Maps and descriptive leaflets will be provided. Strong footwear with treads should be worn. No dogs other than assistance dogs.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

16

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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