Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Heaton Graveyard Community Project. Here you can find out more about the project’s activities and events.
Heaton Graveyard dates from 1824 and is situated on Highgate at the centre of Heaton Village, a well established local community on the outskirts of Bradford, West Yorkshire. It is not affiliated with, or funded by, any local authority.
The Heaton Graveyard Community Project was established in December 2003 following two public meetings. The Project is a ‘not-for-distributory-profit’ community organisation, and comprises of a small working party of volunteers.
The project’s aims are:
- to restore Heaton Graveyard to its original state of excellence, and in so doing create a safe, attractive and peaceful garden of remembrance and contemplation for families and the community, as well as a haven for wildlife.
- to develop the graveyard into a valuable educational resource, and to encourage the local community to visit and explore the wealth of local heritage on site.
The project team works closely with other local groups and has sought expert advice on the restoration work, research, data recording and the natural heritage.
Guided walks and talks are available upon request.
