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.

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

Saturday 12 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 give name and telephone numbers of all persons you wish to book on tour. Please advise of any children. Please let us know if for any reason you cannot attend on the day.

Booking contact name:

Julie Bligh-Smith

Booking telephone number:

+447890513286

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

31 Jul 2026 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

05 Sep 2026 05:00 PM

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 number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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