Important Information

Just to remind visitors to the Wilford Hill (Southern) Cemetery site that all our side paths and access roads are still closed to vehicles through the winter months as from the 1 November 2022.

Please be aware all our side paths will closed for vehicle access but the main road to the chapel building is open for vehicles.

Full pedestrian access has been maintained on the side paths with adequate space for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

The service is responsible for the management of six active cemeteries, fifteen closed burial grounds, and the Southern Crematorium (Wilford Hill).

Our team offers advice and help with burial and cremations, taking into consideration different cultural and religious requirements. The team can also provide advice about memorials.

Opening Times for The Cemeteries & Crematorium Office at Wilford Hill

Office Opening Times
Weekdays (Excluding Bank Holidays)
10:00am - 3.00pm

Office Phone Line

Monday - Friday
9:00am - 3.00pm
0115 8761922

Alternatively the Office can also be contacted by email at cemeteries@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Written queries and paperwork can be posted to Cemeteries Office, Wilford Hill Crematorium & Southern Cemetery, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7FE or posted into the secure mailbox on the office door.

Nottingham City Council Cemeteries, Book of Remembrance & Public Toilet Facilities Opening Times

The digital Book of Remembrance is available to view online on this link:

http://nottingham.alwaysloved.xyz/search-by-date

From the 1st November 2022, all our side paths and access roads at Wilford Hill (Southern) Cemetery will be closed to vehicles through the winter months (November – February). This is to prevent any damage to the grass. Walkers, cyclists, wheelchair users and mobility scooters will still have access..

Loughborough Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 7FE

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, All Year Round

Book of Remembrance

9am – 3pm, Monday – Sunday, All Year Round

Public Toilet Facilities

9am – 3pm, Monday – Sunday, All Year Round

Hempshill Lane
Bulwell
Nottingham
NG6 8PF

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, All Year Round

Book of Remembrance

9am – 3pm, Monday – Sunday, All Year Round

Public Toilet Facilities

9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday, All Year Round

Low Wood Road
Bulwell
Nottingham
NG6 7GA

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, All Year Round

Book of Remembrance

9am – 3pm, Monday – Sunday, All Year Round

Public Toilet Facilities

9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday, All Year Round

Forest Road East, Nottingham

Cemetery Opening

Summer (April - August)

9am – 6pm

Winter (September - March)

9am – 3pm

Canning Circus, Nottingham

Forest Road East, Nottingham

Cemetery Opening

Summer (April - August)

9am – 6pm

Winter (September - March)

9am – 3pm

Please be aware that the top gate at Canning Circus will be locked outside these times, although the bottom gate is open until it is repaired.

Nottingham Road, New Basford, Nottingham, NG7 7FF

Cemetery Opening

January, February, November & December

8am – 4pm

March & October

8am – 5pm

April, May, June, July, August & September

8am – 6pm

 

Please note there are no Book of Remembrance rooms or Public Toilet Facilities at any of our historical burial grounds. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Closed Churchyards

The service also maintains 15 closed churchyards:

  • Basford Cemetery, Basford
  • General Cemetery, Canning Circus
  • Church Cemetery, City Centre
  • St Nicholas, City Centre
  • St Peters, City Centre
  • St Leodagarius Church, Basford
  • St Mary's Church, Bulwell
  • St Mary's Church, City Centre
  • St Martins Church, Bilborough
  • St Wilfred's Church, Wilford
  • St Stephens Church, Sneinton
  • Holy Trinity Church, Lenton
  • Priory Church, Lenton
  • St Mary's Church, Clifton Village
  • St Leonard's Church, Wollaton

Cemetery Friends Group

The Cemetery service team are looking to work with Citizens to create a ‘Friends of Wilford Hill (Southern Cemetery)’ group. The aims of the group will be to undertake voluntary works on site, help with events such as the annual Christmas service or simply to be willing to attend occasional informal meetings to discuss developments and to raise awareness of ongoing works. If you would like more information please contact the Cemetery service via e mail at cemeteries@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or via telephone on 0115 8761922.

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