Kirkburton Graveyard Tour

These are just some of the interesting graves you will see when you join the Kirkburton History Group for a thought provoking tour to learn about the lives and deaths of some of the people buried in the graveyard of the beautiful All Hallows’ Church, Kirkburton. 

These are just some of the interesting graves you will see when you join the Kirkburton History Group for a thought provoking tour to learn about the lives and deaths of some of the people buried in the graveyard of the beautiful All Hallows’ Church, Kirkburton.

The tour starts and ends at All Hallows’ Church.

Within the church there are information stands displaying further facts and photos and guides available to give you further information about the church’s rich history. Spend time enjoying the exhibition of the Kirkburton and Highburton Heritage Project with 17 local landmarks beautifully depicted in various textiles. Families can even try out weaving themselves with mini looms and other craft activities-no booking required.

We will also show you how to navigate the Burial Grounds Management System website to find an ancestor! You can also find out how to adopt a grave!

Finally, you can join the Highburton and Kirkburton Sketchers, trying your hand at sketching some of the beautifully carved gravestones you have seen during the tour.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

11:30 and 14:15

Location & directions

Shelley Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SJ

Directions:

Meet inside All Hallows’ Church, Kirkburton

Contact on day:

Julie Bligh-Smith

Telephone number:

+447890513286

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book via email or telephone providing names and contact numbers of people who wish to book. Await confirmation that your places are secured.

Booking contact name:

Julie Bligh-Smith

Booking telephone number:

+447890513286

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

04 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

08 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The ground around the graveyard is very uneven in places so appropriate footwear is advised. This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Additional information

we would suggest a whole morning or afternoon is put aside for this location as there is lots to do inside and around the church. Please see separate event booking for the Historic walk before graveyard tour.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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