Weaste Cemetery Tour and Community Event

Weaste Cemetery (Grade II) is the oldest of Salford's four municipal cemeteries. Opened in 1857 Weaste has over 320,000 interments across 39 acres. The cemetery layout and burial provision originally conformed to nineteenth century Government legislation which laid down national regulations and standards for burial. Under this legislation the cemetery provided areas for subscription (common) graves and the three major Christian denominations. Whilst the original denominational mortuary chapels are lost the cemetery has a fascinating range of monuments, from the humble to the grand, several of which are nationally listed. This includes the imposing monument marking the vault of Joseph Brotherton Salford's first M P.

The 2026 Heritage Open Days 'working lives' theme will form the basis of a guided tour. Following your tour, there will also be the opportunity to locate family graves with the help of Salford's Bereavement Services, who will be available on the day. Visitors will be able to see the results of a recent community project to uncover some common grave headstones, long since turfed over, and to view the proposed plans for the gatehouse reinstatement along with other cemetery improvements. Following the initial tour there will be refreshments and the opportunity to ask further questions. The Weaste cemetery guide will be available for visitors who wish to explore additional areas of interest both following the tour or on subsequent visits.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

Tours: 1100-1300 & 1400-1600

Location & directions

Weaste Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Eccles New Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 5NR

Directions:

The main entrance to Weaste Cemetery is located on Cemetery Road on the south side of Eccles New Road (A57) in Salford. The nearest Metrolink stop for Weaste Cemetery is 'Weaste', located on the Eccles line. Trams run every 15 minutes from Manchester city centre to Weaste, taking approximately 22–25 minutes. Trams also run from Eccles Interchange. A no33 bus runs hourly on Sundays between Manchester and Eccles/Worsley.

Contact on day:

Paul Sherlock

Telephone number:

+447948394102

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please contact Jacob Beaver

Booking contact name:

Jacob Beaver - Salford Bereavement Services

Booking telephone number:

+447950210514

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

01 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The major routes through the cemetery are accessible by foot and wheelchair. The planned walks involve grassed areas which could be difficult for some. As with most historic cemeteries visitors should proceed with care and wear appropriate footwear.

Additional information

Adequate car parking is available within the cemetery. As there is limited shelter in the wider cemetery visitors should come prepared for the possibility of inclement weather and wear sensible shoes. Seating will be available on the major driveway and meeting area. We welcome dogs on a lead.

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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