Want to learn more about Sheffield's history? Join the volunteers from Sheffield General Cemetery Trust for a fascinating glimpse into Sheffield's Victorian past on one of their guided tours of this Grade II* listed historic Cemetery – every first Sunday.
Meet the residents who shaped Sheffield's history, from Mark Firth and Samuel Holberry to the Cole Brothers and George Bassett, and many more. Discover the stories behind some of the site's 87,000 burials, see the French-inspired catacombs and the listed monuments and structures, including the recently restored Samuel Worth Chapel, in this unique and historic Victorian landscaped 'Garden Cemetery'.
Event starts: The Gatehouse, top of Cemetery Avenue, S11 8NT.
Start time: 2pm and 2:30pm. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The cafe and bookstall will be open at the Samuel Worth Chapel 2–4pm.
In order to allow groups to be safely conducted around the site, each tour is limited to a maximum of 15 attendees – book in advance.
The tour is aimed at adults and is more suitable for children aged over 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
