Programme Changes: Will be posted on the cemetery notice board, in our Walks & Events leaflet (which is updated at regular intervals but does not necessarily cover all changes) and on this webpage. Or contact us for more details.
Ticket only events: Tickets available from the Cemetery office.
Tickets for Bat Night and Butterfly Walk sell out fast due to limited numbers.
They cost £5.00 per person which includes a drink and biscuits.
Non-Ticket events:
Just turn up – no need to book.
If no price stated, we suggest a donation of £5.00 or, for Friends of York Cemetery and children, £2. Includes drinks and biscuits.
Walks meet at the Harriet Centre last 1½-2 hours & finish with your drink & biscuits in the Harriet Centre.
Please note: Only assistance dogs are permitted in the cemetery.
YORK CEMETERY WALKS AND EVENTS 2022
Sunday 26th June 2pm
Bee Talk, with Anthony Day
Hear from the cemetery beekeeper how these hunting honey bees forage.
Wednesday 13th July 9pm Tickets only
Bat Night no.1, With Claire Storey
Meet in the Chapel for a presentation, then enjoy the guided walk observing and listening to bats. BRING A TORCH!
To purchase tickets: cash, cheque and contactless payment accepted, please contact the Cemetery office 01904 610578 admin@yorkcemetery.org.uk
Wednesday 20th July 9pm Tickets only
Bat Night no.2, With Claire Storey
Meet in the Chapel for a presentation, then enjoy the guided walk observing and listening to bats. BRING A TORCH!
To purchase tickets: cash, cheque and contactless payment accepted, please contact the Cemetery office 01904 610578 admin@yorkcemetery.org.uk
Sunday 24th July 2pm
Tales around Licensed premises, with Jennifer Hawkins
On this guided walk we visit the graves and learn something about those associated with different types of licensed premises, including shops, breweries and public houses.
Sunday 31st July 2pm Ticket only
Discovering Butterflies, with Nick Hall
Study butterflies in the cemetery’s beautiful, natural environment. With possible sightings of purple and white hairstreaks.
To purchase tickets: cash, cheque and contactless payment accepted, please contact the Cemetery office 01904 610578 admin@yorkcemetery.org.uk
Sunday 7th August 2pm
Chocolate, trains, science and philosophy, where is the link? With Manuela Sowter
Friday 19th August 7pm
Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths
With Tee Bylo.
Sunday 21st August 2pm
Lord Mayors in a Victorian Cemetery, with David Poole.
Find out about some of the Lord Mayors of York buried in the cemetery.
Sunday 28th August 2pm
Exotic & Ornamental Trees, with Clive Dawson
Discover the wonderful trees of York Cemetery.
Sunday 18th September 2pm
Military Heroes in the Cemetery, with Pauline Beckwith
Visit the graves of military heroes and hear their stories.
Sunday 24th October 2pm Tickets only
York Cemetery Chapel: A Neoclassical Gem, with Victoria Hopgood
A static illustrated talk in the Harriet Centre on the architecture and architect of York Cemetery Chapel.
Friday 16th December 2021 At 7.30pm ( gates open 7pm )
Carol Concert, this is a free event, with donations gratefully received.
In the beautiful grade 2* listed cemetery chapel: Drama, traditional carols & readings, a musical performance by Cantorelli, home-made mince pies and fruit punch. A wonderful evening to get you into the Christmas spirit!
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