Ford Park Cemetery Trust believes that community appreciation and enjoyment of the heritage and landscape value of the cemetery is essential to its future. With this in mind it has developed a programme of events which appeals to a wide range of local people and visitors to our city.

Most of these events, unless otherwise stated, are free of charge and donations to support the charitable trust improvements to the cemetery are welcome.

Disabled access is limited because of the natural topography of the site but there are main routes throughout the cemetery accessible to wheelchairs and motor vehicles.

Sensible footwear is always advisable for walking around the site and visitors are advised not to stray off the main paths unless necessary because the ground surface can be uneven.

Homemade refreshments are often served at our events and toilets facilities and free on site parking is available.

The cemetery also has a heritage trail for those who wish to learn more about notable graves.

The following events are planned for this year:-

2008 Events

Friday 15 August        Community barbeque and storytelling event      7pm start
The Lord Mayor of Plymouth will be our guest when a barbeque and storytelling event is held to help raise funds for the Rejuven8 appeal.

Tickets for this event are £6. A wet weather plan is in place so don’t be discouraged by forecasts of rain!
For more information call our cemetery office on 01752 665442.

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August    Art exhibition in the Victorian chapel 10am – 4pm daily
Local artists will be exhibiting pictures, sculpture and wood craft in the wonderful historic setting of the Grade II listed chapel.
Proceeds from the sale of work will boost the cemetery’s Rejuven8 appeal.
Be inspired and know you are helping a very worthwhile community good cause if you buy something!

5 September Variety concert starts 7.30pm
in the Victorian chapel, tickets £6.

14 September Geology Walk starts 2pm
with Wild About Plymouth, donations welcome.

20 September Harvest Festival service starts 2.30pm
in memory of Rev Stephen Hawker of Morwenstowe, Victorian chapel.

27 September South West Chamber Choir starts 7.30pm
perform in the Victorian Chapel.

5 December Carol services at 2pm and 5pm
in the new chapel.