Events
From litter picks and planting trees, to helping hedgehogs and recording memorials, our events are always fun, friendly and suitable for most ages! We also have a number of measured walks you can follow in various areas of the cemetery.
Become a Friend!
Friends of Brandwood Cemetery is run purely by unpaid volunteers and we welcome your help! Whether you have family laid to rest here, you are a concerned local resident or are interested in conservation, we need you!
About the Cemetery
On 13 April 1899 George Tallis, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, opened Brandwood End Cemetery.
Latest News
The end of Heritage Open Week
September 21, 2025What a wonderful week the Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery have enjoyed as part of Birmingham Heritage Open. From Music, to history, to art and symbolism! Our thanks to everyone that took part in our four events. It was wonderful to introduce so many people to the cemetery who had… Read more
Symbolism of Angels.
September 21, 2025We had two walks/talks today under the title of ‘Symbolism of Angels’ and both of them were fully booked with 20+ attendees morning and afternoon. Dr Josie Wall and Dr Rachel Askew kept everyone intrigued with not just symbolism but also a peep into the real stories of those remembered… Read more
Gate to Gate Walk
September 19, 2025Another well attended walk in the cemetery. This was a chance to share some of the history of the Friends and the Cemetery with 26 members of the public in the hope that they will visit again and enjoy the rich history the cemetery hides behind its stones. Today, in… Read more
Great musical start to Heritage Open Week
September 19, 2025The weather was dull and miserable but the music was anything but! What a great way to spend an hour in our beautiful cemetery. Thanks to Suze and Brandwood Buzz, who organised our introduction to Shelly at Leaf Arts as part of their summer programme. … Read more
‘Bathe in Nature’ going ahead.
September 17, 2025Today’s walk will still take place as hopefully the weather will improve. Dress appropriately. Read more
Bench by Bench in Brandwood End.
September 16, 2025The Friends have several ‘walks’ that we lead but here is one, designed by one of our committee members (Tricia Windspur) , that you can follow on your own. Why not wait for a sunny day and take a stroll resting ‘BENCH BY BENCH’ to enjoy the surroundings. Every view is different and at a quiet time you may be surprised by the wildlife you may spot.
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