Plymouth Road Cemetery , Tavistock
Tavistock Town Cemetery, Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BY
This is a guided walk of the Plymouth Road cemetery, opened in 1882. During the walk, we will consider a little of its history and that of other burial grounds in Tavistock, as well as admiring the many mature trees. We will look at the graves of some people of particular interest and become aware of how burial practices have changed over the years. We will also note some of the symbols engraved on the older headstones. We will consider the War Graves at the cemetery and visit the Green Burial Area and a plot where the re-interred bodies of the nuns from the Carmelite Convent are buried.
Courtesy of Tavistock Town Council we will have rare access to the buildings including the Chapel of Rest and the Old Mortuary, designed by Henry Clutton who was also the architect responsible for what is now the Catholic Church.
The cemetery is a vital part of Tavistock’s unique architectural heritage — another piece of the Bedford estate’s legacy, expertly shaped by one of Victorian England’s leading architects.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1430
Location & directions
Tavistock Town Cemetery, Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BY
- Contact on day:
- Chris Bellers
- Telephone number:
- +447393534971
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book through the WeGotTickets app. There is NO booking fee for this FREE event.
- Booking contact name:
- Chris Bellers
- Booking telephone number:
- +447393534971
- Booking website:
- https://wegottickets.com/event/670350
- Booking opens:
- 22 Jul 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Please park, courtesy of Fairway Furniture, in their car park which is short walk from, and almost adjacent to, the cemetery.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
