Rectory Lane Cemetery, Berkhamsted

Our friendly work parties meet up every Wednesday 2pm-4pm to maintain the Cemetery with planting, pruning and mowing. If you'd like to take part as a volunteer, we'd love to welcome you!

Do your little ones love stories and being outside exploring? Join us for our exciting new season of monthly Books in the Woods sessions at Rectory Lane Cemetery. Each month we spotlight a book of choice which we read together and follow with fun nature-filled activities for children (ages 0-5). It’s easy to prebook on the website, with family tickets (for up to 6 people) only £3. Show your ticket for 20% off with our friends across the road, Dowerhouse Coffee.

Future Books in the Woods dates: 

• Saturday 17 May: 10:30-11:30
• Saturday 21 June: 10:30-11:30
• Saturday 19 July: 10:30-11:30
• Saturday 16 August: 10:30-11:30
• Saturday 20 Sept: 10:30-11:30
• Saturday 18 Oct: 10:30-11:30

Who designed this? Who built that? Why is that there? A guided tour of the final resting places of the architects, builders and planners who left a lasting built legacy in the market town of Berkhamsted: chapels, schools, houses, pubs and more. Learn about the architects, builders & planners who rest in peace in our beautiful Cemetery and the buildings and designs they left behind.

Booking goes live Monday 18th August.