190th Birthday Celebrations
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Date: Sat, 23 May 2026 - Tue, 26 May 2026
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Type: Guided Tour , History & Heritage , Music , Nature
On Tuesday 26th May 2026, Sheffield General Cemetery turns 190, and we’re marking the occasion with a special long weekend of events celebrating our history, landscape and community.
Across the May Bank Holiday weekend and May Half Term, the Cemetery will come alive with a rich programme of tours, talks, performances and events.
Check out our exciting programme – there really is something for everyone to enjoy:
Saturday 23rd May
- Planetarium in the Chapel, 11.00am-4.00pm
- Sweet Remembrance Tour, 11.30am
- Women’s Tour, 1.30pm
- John Hegley: Biscuit of Destiny, 7.30pm
Sunday 24th May
Monday 25th May
- Burial Research Open Day, 10.30am-3.30pm
- Women’s Tour, 11.30am
- History Tour, 1.30pm
- Sonority Choir in the Story Circle, 3.30pm
- Marnock’s Garden Cemetery Talk, 4.00pm
- Sonority Choir in the Chapel, 6.30pm
Tuesday 26th May
Throughout the 190th birthday weekend, the Samuel Worth Chapel will also host a café, bookstall and People Power Exhibition, open 10.00am-4.00pm each day, so you can explore our history, discover our stories and learn more about our future plans.
A milestone moment for one of Sheffield’s most remarkable historic spaces… join us as we celebrate 190 years this May!
With thanks to Sheffield City Council and The Freshgate Trust who have made our 190th Birthday Celebrations possible.