The Friends of Hyde Park Cemetery
In 2003 a group of like-minded people with an interest in Hyde Park Cemetery came together to create the Friends of Hyde Park Cemetery. The Friends exist to promote and protect the cemetery as a site of historic interest, as well as a green space for the community.
Why Hyde Park Cemetery?
By the mid-19th century many churchyards were proving insufficient for England’s growing urban population. In 1853, an Act of Parliament allowed local authorities to provide new, non-denominational, cemeteries.
Hyde Park Cemetery, originally known as Doncaster Cemetery, opened in 1856. It was one of the first municipal cemeteries outside of London. The cemetery is the final resting place of many people who helped transform Doncaster from a busy market town to an industrial powerhouse.
Free Guided Walks
Discover the fascinating life stories of the people buried in the cemetery at our free guided walks through spring and summer.
Grave Finder Service
Are you trying to locate the grave of an ancestor? Our grave finder service can help you uncover your family history.
Volunteering
The Friends of Hyde Park Cemetery are an entirely volunteer-run organisation. Find out how you can get involved.
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Recent News
2017 Guided Walks off to a great start
Yesterday saw the first of this year's themed Guided Walks take place around the cemetery. This walk was entitled "Discovering Doncaster's Past" and told the stories of a wide range of significant people from the town's history. Approximately 50 visitors attended this...
Heritage Circuit – New leaflet published
We established a Heritage Circuit in Hyde Park Cemetery in 2011. It was launched for us by Dame Rosie Winterton MP (see photos). The Heritage Circuit comprises 20 numbered marker posts, located around the perimeter path of the cemetery. In the accompanying leaflet,...
The Lodge – Then and Now
Now that The Lodge has been fully restored and its residents have settled in, we thought it would be interesting to compare how it looked around the year 2000 with how it looks now. Quite a contrast, we're sure you'll agree. We should like to acknowledge the...