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
Wildlife Corner
Having secured an environmental grant from Greggs Foundation, we expect work to begin on our proposed Wildlife Corner in early February. using volunteers led by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), the project will transform the south western extremity of the cemetery....
Leaves…now you see ’em…
One of the tasks at today's Working Morning was to remove the build up of fallen leaves from near both the Carr Lane and the Green Dyke Lane entrances. Below you will see a before and after shot of Carr Lane and an after shot of Green Dyke Lane. In spite of only one...
Grant award
We are delighted to announce that we have succeeded in securing an environment grant from Greggs Foundation, The funding will be used to create a 'Wildlife Corner' in the south-western extremity of the cemetery. There is currently an overgrown and untidy embankment...