The Farsley Rehoboth Baptist Burial Ground was a place of internment from 1785 to 2000 and reflected the growth of Farsley and Rodley, in particular its textile industry with many prominent residents buried there. In total there are 4,061 local people interred in the Rehoboth all with their own stories and contribution to the growth and history of Farsley and Rodley.
For decades there was no access to visit graves (including registered War Graves - we are an official Commonwealth War Graves site) without trespass. The neglect to the steep and wooded two acre site was massive.
- In 2019 our Charity purchased the Rehoboth as a community asset, commenced reclaiming the graveyard as well as preserving the ecology and landscape. We have galvanised the community to take ownership with 39,000 volunteer hours invested to date.
- In 2022 we commenced the interment of ashes in specially landscaped plots.
- In 2023 we were adopted by David Attenborough’s Wild isles Trust.
- In 2024 we were awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) the “MBE for voluntary groups.
- In 2025 we re-commenced coffin burials.
The ecology of this site is extensive and fascinating with a wide variety of wild life, birds, foliage and trees. Since January 2023 there has seen a focus on planting and cultivating including three wild flower meadow and the sympathetic introduction of seeds and plants to combat climate change. Our wildlife focus has included the re-homing of hedgehogs and the construction of wildlife habitats all now linked by a network of fully accessible, all-weather paths.
We are open Tuesday/Friday/Sunday, please email for our opening hours.