Military Tour – Remembrance Sunday

Event information
Date: Sun, 9 November 2025
Time: 10.30am
Cost: FREE
Type: Guided Tour , History & Heritage
Join us for a Remembrance Sunday walk which will include a two minute silence in recognition of the millions who died and were wounded during World Wars I & II and in recent conflicts.
Mike Clarke will be leading this walk which commences at 10.30am from The Gatehouse, Cemetery Avenue. There will be a two minute silence at 11am to honour those who have fallen, at the Cemetery’s war memorial. The tour will then resume and conclude at the Samuel Worth Chapel.
At the Chapel light refreshments will be served and our selection of history books will be available for sale featuring the book “A life too soon done” which outlines the lives of all the men linked to the Cemetery who died in World War One.
Tickets FREE. Donations welcome.
Dogs welcome – please keep on a lead at all times.
Sensible footwear required.
Event Details
- 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.