Nether Edge Festival: History Tours, 14 September | Event in Sheffield | AllEvents

Nether Edge Festival: History Tours

Sheffield General Cemetery

Highlights

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025 at 02:00 pm

The Gatehouse, Cemetery Ave, S11 8NT Sheffield, United Kingdom

Advertisement

Date & Location

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025 at 02:00 pm (BST)

The Gatehouse, Cemetery Ave, S11 8NT Sheffield

24 Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield, S11 8NT, United Kingdom

Save location for easier access

Only get lost while having fun, not on the road!

About the event

Nether Edge Festival: History Tours
Date: Sunday 14th September
Time: 2.00pm & 2.30pm
Price: £5.00 + Booking fee

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Sheffield’s history? Why not start with a fascinating glimpse into Sheffield’s Victorian past on our guided tour of this Grade II* listed historic Cemetery.

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 our 87,000 burials, see the French-inspired catacombs and the listed monuments & structures including the recently restored Samuel Worth Chapel, in this unique and historic Victorian landscaped ‘Garden Cemetery’.

---

Tour Details:

- Location: The Gatehouse, top of Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield, S11 8NT
- Our café and bookstall will be open at the Samuel Worth Chapel from 2pm to 4pm – purchases by cash, debit/credit card or phone app (e.g. Google Pay, Apple Pay).

---

This is a volunteer-led fundraising event for Sheffield General Cemetery Trust (Registered Charity Number: 1103158) with all proceeds going towards the charitable aims of the Trust. We thank you for your ongoing support in preserving this special place for generations to come.


You may also like the following events from Sheffield General Cemetery:

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Sheffield, Festivals in Sheffield.

interested
Stay in the loop for updates and never miss a thing. Are you interested?
Yes
No

Ticket Info

Tickets for Nether Edge Festival: History Tours can be booked here.

Advertisement

Nearby Hotels

The Gatehouse, Cemetery Ave, S11 8NT Sheffield, United Kingdom, 24 Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield, S11 8NT, United Kingdom
Reserve your spot

Host Details

Sheffield General Cemetery

Sheffield General Cemetery

Are you the host? Claim Event

Advertisement
Nether Edge Festival: History Tours, 14 September | Event in Sheffield | AllEvents
Nether Edge Festival: History Tours
Sun, 14 Sep, 2025 at 02:00 pm