The Friends of Foster Hill Road Cemetery host a number of themed talks during the year, which are open to the public and always prove very popular. The Cemetery records are available at the Chapel during the Heritage Weekend in September and an annual carol concert is held near Christmas. Other events are held to mark special occasions.
Members of the Friends lead several guided walks during the summer months. Each walk is themed and covers topics such as the Cemetery’s spectacular graves, its history, its wildlife, tales of those buried there and more. Walks are also included during the Heritage weekend. The walks last approximately 1.5 hours and the pace is gentle. However, the cemetery grounds are uneven so a pair of stout walking shoes is recommended.
We are also happy to arrange bespoke walks for interested groups, please contact us for details.
The times and dates of our events vary, so please see our events calendar for more details.
An original Magic Lantern presentation by Kevin Varty which shows how the illustrations of the Great War seen by the Home Front were heavily censored as a result of the Defence of the Realm Act. Included in the presentation is a rare selection of uncensored American slides which show clearly the first casualty in any war is the truth.
Tickets £4 for Friends . Available on the door or telephone 01234 718150.
Refreshments will be available for a small charge