Welcome Message
Ford Park Cemetery offers you a wide range of services from burials and memorials to wakes, exhibitions and guided themed tours of the beautiful grounds. All within a peaceful and historic setting in the heart of the City. You can download a copy of our current 2024 Events leaflet here.
The Trust manages the grounds to balance the needs of a working cemetery with the need to protect and enhance the wide variety of plant and wildlife. The cemetery also promotes the rich history of Plymouth and the Victorian grave symbolism.
We depend on income from burial services, grants, donations and the support of the Friends of Ford Park Cemetery and volunteers. If you can help in any way please see How You Can Help page or click on the Donate button below. For more information on the work of the Friends, click on the link above.
The Trust wish to make Choice central to our services. Please look at our site for details of our services, contact our office or simply visit the cemetery to enjoy its unique environment and history. If you bring your dog, please respect the cemetery and ensure that it is kept on a lead at all times and any mess is picked up.
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Heritage Team Walk
In support of our current exhibition, the Heritage Team will be leading a guided walk in the cemetery on Sunday 14th April, starting at 2pm. The theme of the walk is Plymouth Buildings and features architects, civil engineers, builders and benefactors for some of Plymouth's well known buildings and landmarks, who are buried here.
Please wear suitable footwear for the walk which may last between 60 and 90 minutes. There is no charge for the walk but donations for the cemetery are gratefully accepted.
Building Plymouth Exhibition
Our first exhibition of 2024 begins on Sunday 7 April in the Visitor Centre.
The exhibition will be open on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays until 23 May.
Easter Saturday
The Ford Park Cemetery Visitor Centre and Northey Room Cafe will be open this Easter Saturday from 10.30 - 1.30 pm. There will be Bric a Brac, Books and Crafts available for sale, also refreshments including hot bacon rolls.
Jolly Daffodils
The bright splash of yellow welcomes visitors to Ford Park Cemetery with Daffodils in bloom, heralding the prospect of Spring.
The Romans first introduced this joyful flower to Britain but it is the national flower of Wales. They are associated with celebrations of the 10th wedding anniversary and they are said to bring happiness if given as a gift. It is easy to see why they are regarded as symbolic of hope and can be uplifting as we emerge from the dark days of winter.
Donate
Please consider supporting our efforts.
Events
Tickets £10 from the cemetery office
Including songs from the Forties
Tickets £12 from the Cemetery office
Opening Hours
Grounds
9 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (Summer Time)
9 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. (Winter Time)
Office
10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. (Mon to Fri)
Vehicular access is available whenever the grounds are open.
Visitor Centre Exhibition
Building Plymouth Exhibition - Architects & Architecture
From Sunday 7th April until Thursday 23rd May
Opening Times
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30am to 3.30pm
Sundays 11.30pm - 3.30pm
Craft Club
The Craft Club meets weekly in the Northey Room between 11.00am - 3.00pm every Wednesday - Free tea & coffee - bring your own food or sandwiches available to purchase from the cafe. All welcome.
Puzzle Swap Club
Twice weekly in the Coffee Shop Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 to 3:30 also Saturday & Sunday 12:30 to 3:30 - All welcome.