Sheffield General Cemetery

I was actually walking up to the Botanical Gardens when I stopped to check my phone near Cemetery Avenue and realised there was a very imposing entrance further down. When I explored I discovered one of the entrances to the Sheffield General Cemetery so went in to explore. It is absolutely fascinating with beautiful winding paths, a war memorial, lots of headstones and monuments and Grade 2 listed buildings. Pick up a leaflet at the entrance as it has a good map and the notice board at the gate also highlights steep paths. I loved looking around and reading some very poignant inscriptions.

I love walking through here, the grade 2 listed buildings and general ambience are very unique and provide me with a great sense of history. The recent renovations in 2023 have given it a new lease of life and everything looks in a lot better shape.

A hidden gem between Ecclesall Road and Sharrow, Sheffield General Cemetery offers picturesque strolls in the shadow of the former Church. A historic reminder of the great and the good from the cities industrial past, the volunteer work going on is helping to reclaim the lost resting places from nature's grasp. The improvement over the last 10 years has been phenomenal and I hope the great work continues.

I come here often for some peace and quiet. Very tranquil. It also has quite a large grassed area for kids to play on as you first enter the cemetery as its now a nature reserve.

Really pleasant walking through here now. The brook has been cleaned up and the spring flowers are just beautiful. It has made a huge difference now that areas have been cleared.