The Bluebell Wood is a beautiful native woodland that is abundant with bluebells in April and May. Established two hundred years ago by renowned naturalist Robert Marsham, the wood originally formed part of Stratton Strawless Hall.
This area is a treasure trove of native British woodland trees and wildlife. Oak, hazel, chestnut and hornbeams provide a lush canopy under which to stroll.

Our beautiful award winning Cedar Hall is positioned with stunning views across the park providing a permanent venue available for hire for funeral or memorial services and gatherings. We offer this venue as we recognise the need for family and friends to have a space to gather, both to pay their respects and to share memories of their loved ones. 

Three oak trees have been planted in Oak Meadow as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting initiative, in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Even as saplings these species are already providing food and habitats for wildlife with an extraordinary 2,300 species known to be associated with oak.

The Woodland Meadow is a truly unique habitat. This combination of meadow next to woodland is quite rare nowadays, where cattle would once graze on the meadow under the shade of the trees.

The Diamond Jubilee Woods were planted in 2012 in conjunction with the Woodland Trust to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This project exemplifies ambitions for the park, to create new habitats of British native woodland for future generations to enjoy.

The Wildflower Meadow is a really special habitat within the park including some specimen trees such as oak, beech, chestnut and horse chestnut.  This habitat offers an area for single depth ash interments. It also allows for a tree to be planted in memory of your loved one with the interment of two sets of ashes side by side.

Robert Marsham Glade is the main glade within the Diamond Jubilee Wood.

This glade is exclusively for ash scattering. An aged bronze plaque can be placed on an oak obelisk in memory of a loved one for a period of ten years. The cut grass pathways alongside the glade are a beautiful place to explore and take in the scenery.

A natural pond has been created with a variety of predominantly native water plants including rush, cotton grass, water forget-me-knot and primrose. It attracts an abundance of wildlife which can be observed from the nearby bench whilst being the perfect spot for gazing at activity on the bird table.

On arrival at the park you will find ample parking in the main car park finished with shingle to allow access in all weathers. There are dedicated car parking spaces for blue badge holders in the main car park and adjacent to the Cedar Hall. We also offer an overflow car parking area to accommodate visitors for large services, if required.

The Ladybird Wood is a dedicated habitat for babies and infants up to two years old.  There is no charge for a burial or ash interment in the Ladybird Wood.  A memorial and wooden vase are available (please ask the team about pricing).

The conservation area is maintained as an integral part of the burial park, with grass pathways allowing pedestrian access and the opportunity to appreciate the surroundings of this rich and diverse ecosystem. This area connects the eastern edge of the park near the old church to the Robert Marsham Glade, forming a circular walk around the park.