Nether Edge Festival: The Women of Sheffield General Cemetery Tour
Event information
Date: Thu, 18 September 2025
Time: 11.00am or 1.30pm
Cost: £5.00 + Booking Fee
Type: Guided Tour , History & Heritage
As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, join us for a thought-provoking guided tour exploring the lives of women, both wealthy and working class, connected to Sheffield General Cemetery. This walking tour uncovers the often overlooked stories of the women who shaped the city’s history.
Our companion book A Woman’s Place will be available to purchase on the day or online in advance, offering deeper insights into the lives commemorated here. After the tour, join us at the Samuel Worth Chapel for refreshments – our café and bookstall will be open from 12.00-3.30pm.
Event Details
- Time: 11.00am or 1.30pm
- Location: The Gatehouse, Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield, S11 8NT
- Accessibility: The historic nature of the site and the sloping landscape mean that not all spaces are fully accessible. Paths may be uneven and there are steps on some paths. Find out more here.
- Tickets: All tickets are sold online via Ticketsource. No tickets are available on the door.
- Please note, there is no minimum age but the tour is aimed at adults and is more suitable for children aged over 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
T&Cs
- Tickets for this event are non-refundable. However, if for any reason the event is cancelled by Sheffield General Cemetery Trust, we will refund your ticket.
- If you have bought a ticket but are unable to attend, please email [email protected] so we can try to reallocate it.
- Email [email protected] with any questions about this event.
Thank You
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.