Children's Plaques unveiling
On Saturday 18th April, we shall be unveiling 2 identical plaques, to remember all the babies and children buried in the cemetery who have no memorial of their own. The plaques will be in the area’s where babies used to be laid to rest. We shall meet outside the chapel from 10:30 ready to have a short dedication in both areas starting at 11:00. First by the Nottingham Road Wall and then further into the cemetery near the start of the woodland walk. All are welcome to join us.
Spring Nature Walk
Walks are popular and have limited numbers, so are advertised to email subscribers before being offered to the general public. Subscribe to avoid disappointment.
Open Day
This will be the first of 2 open days this year, the second being in September.
Summer Evening Nature Walk
This is our popular Bat Walk. Always popular and places are limited. It will be advertised to email subscribers first. Subscribe to avoid disappointment.
Heritage Open Day
Join us during National Heritage Open Days week for talks, walks, displays and much more.
Grave Finding and Information Session.
Come and join us to find out about the history of Nottingham Road Cemetery, volunteering opportunities, or to find the burial plots of your ancestors.
Rivers Family Grave rededication
Derby & District ex-Services Association have arranged for the re-dedication of the grave of Adeline Rivers, which is also a memorial to her son, Private Jacob Rivers VC, who was killed in action at Neuve Chapelle, France on March 12th, 1915. The Mercian Regiment will be represented as the headstone was erected by officers, warrant officers, N.C.O.’s and Men of the Sherwood Foresters. The headstone was professionally cleaned by the Victoria Cross Trust in 2025.
Volunteer Session
Can you help the Friends with tasks to improve the cemetery appearance and environment?
Grave Finding and Information Session.
Come and join us to find out about the history of Nottingham Road Cemetery, volunteering opportunities, or to find the burial plots of your ancestors.
Volunteer Session
Can you help the Friends with tasks to improve the cemetery appearance and environment?
Winter Bird Walk
Walks are popular and have limited numbers, so are advertised to email subscribers before being offered to the general public. Subscribe to avoid disappointment.
Local Studies Library
Join us at Derby Local Studies and Family History Library between 10:00 and 12:30 on Friday the 14th of November for an open morning.
We will be available to help with grave searching and answering any questions you might have.
No need to book - just drop in to the Local Studies Library any time between 10:00 and 12:30 on Friday the 14th of November.
Remembrance Service
Join us at the Soldiers Plot for the Cemeteries Armistice Day Service.
Ancestors Walk - With Derby Uncovered CIC
A tour of the graves of some of Derby's most notable ancestors where you’ll hear some incredible history, as we look back and celebrate the lives of people who made an imprint on the history of Derby.
Grave Finding and Information Session.
Join us in the Fire Station Community Room where we can help you find information about the cemetery and grave plot locations.
American Civil War Veterans Dedication Ceremony
This ceremony has been arranged by “The Monuments for U.K. Veterans of the American Civil War Association”.
Heritage Open Day
Come and see us at the Cemetery during National Heritage Open Days Week.
This years theme is architecture.
Join us for a celebration of the cemetery and its rich history.
Ancestors Walk - With Derby Uncovered CIC
A tour of the graves of some of Derby's most notable ancestors where you’ll hear some incredible history, as we look back and celebrate the lives of people who made an imprint on the history of Derby.
Evening Bat Walk
Join us at the Cemetery for an evening Bird and Bat walk.
NOW FULLY BOOKED.
Open Day
Join us for a celebration of the cemetery. Park in the car park and then walk up to the main buildings where you will find exhibits outside and inside the chapel.
Spring Nature Walk
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