Things to do in Burial Grounds
Here’s a selection of downloads and links to other pages with ideas on what to do in your local burial ground
Children love burial grounds. We’ve included some of our children’s resources here in case you need a bit of inspiration for something to occupy them (PDF)
Activities for Children
This pack is aimed at exploring nature with children, and will help you to explore the wildlife and history woven around your burial ground (PDF)
Burial Ground Discovery Pack
A number of printable Spotters Guides are available. Use at events or put on notice boards to encourage visitors to identify what they discover.
Spotters Guides
This is a great resource which will help you to recognise wildlife and plants, as well as various features of gravestones and other built heritage.
Starter Guide to Wildlife in Burial Grounds
Burial grounds can be excellent places for education, learning and enjoyable activities. Nestled in the heart of communities, they are full of natural, local and social history (PDF)
Recreation & Learning – Things to Do
Churchyards, chapel yards and cemeteries can be great places for reptiles and amphibians.
Download this guide to encouraging them in your burial ground (PDF)