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This Grade 1 listed Garden is a truly wonderful setting for remembering loved ones and for appreciating the beauty and sheer magnificence of nature.

Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens were designed and laid out in the 1930's by Edward White, a leading landscape architect of the day. Sir Noel Mobbs conceived the idea of establishing the 20 acres of land as a non-denominational Memorial Garden south of St. Giles' church, which is famous for Thomas Gray's poem 'Elegy written ina Country Churchyard' and where his tomb is sited. There were to be no buildings or monuments that would identify it as a cemetery. They were designed to be a garden, containing small gardens and plots that can be purchased as a memorial by the public.

05/11/2026

Today! 🍄🍄‍🟫🍄

We look forward to welcoming you all to our Fungus Foray this morning. Still time to sign up, give us a call!

02/11/2026

The gorgeous Persian ironwood (Parrotia persica) is putting on a beautiful autumn display, with a carpet of golden, copper and russet leaves bringing seasonal colour to the gardens. 🍂

There is more to discover beneath the autumn canopy…

This Thursday, 5 Nov we're inviting nature enthusiasts and curious explorers to join us for our Fungus Foray, an opportunity to take a closer look at the fascinating world of fungi and discover more about the biodiversity found within our gardens.

Led by the British Mycological Society, the event offers an opportunity to learn about different fungi, their characteristics and the important role they play in our natural environment. 🍄🍄‍🟫🍄

Places are still available. Find out more and book your place by calling 01753 523 744 or email us at [email protected]

26/10/2026

🍂 Autumn colours at Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens 🍂

Featuring the beautiful Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum), widely regarded as one of the best trees for autumn colour, with its vibrant shades lighting up the gardens at this time of year.

Click the link in the comments to find out more about our self guided walks 🍂✨

24/10/2026

Join us for the upcoming Fungus Foray, led by experts from the British Mycological Society, and discover some of the incredible fungi that grow in our beautiful gardens. 🍄

From the woodland floor to fallen branches and hidden corners, fungi play a vital role in our natural environment. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about these often-overlooked organisms, discover what to look out for and see Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens from a different perspective!

📍Church Lane, Stoke Poges, SL2 4NZ

20/10/2026

Our recent Mosses and Liverworts Walk at Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens offered visitors a fascinating look at some of the smallest, yet most important, plants in our natural environment.🌿

Led by Sean O’Leary, Buckinghamshire’s county recorder for mosses and liverworts, the walk explored how these remarkable plants grow in all sorts of places, from rocks and fallen wood to trees and even underwater!

Did you know that around 115 species of mosses and liverworts have been recorded at Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens alone? These tiny plants play an important role in supporting our environment, helping to create the conditions for other life to thrive.

A big thank you to Sean for sharing his knowledge and helping visitors see the Gardens from a different perspective.

Click the link in the comments for details of future events and opportunities to discover more about the wildlife, history and heritage of Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens. 💫

18/10/2026

Before and after! 💫

The Friends of Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens have been helping to refurbish some of our older family gardens, giving these special spaces some much-needed care and attention.

The charity's continued support makes a real difference to the Gardens, if you would like to join the Friends and support their work, please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling 01753 523744.

16/10/2026

Thanksgiving Service at Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens 🍂🕯️🍂

On Saturday 3 October, we welcomed our community for this year’s annual Thanksgiving event, sharing tea and cake before gathering at St Giles’ Church for a moving commemorative service.

The service offered an opportunity to remember loved ones, with their names read aloud and candles lit in their memory.

Our sincere thanks go to Rev Natasha Brady and organist Debbie Langham for leading such a beautiful service, and to the Friends of Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens for providing the delicious cakes and refreshments.

To find out more about upcoming events at Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens, click here; https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/deaths-and-inquests/find-a-cemetery-or-crematorium/stoke-poges-memorial-gardens/

12/10/2026

Don't miss our new event for this year - a walk around the Memorial Gardens to discover mosses and liverworts. Led by Sean O'Leary, this will open your eyes to an amazing group of plants, which are often thought of as an enemy in gardens and yet are so important for our ecosystem.
Join us on Wednesday, 14th October 2026 from 2-3.30pm. Adults £5, children free

12/10/2026

Come and join our Mosses and Liverworts Walk this Wednesday, 14th October 2026 from 14.00-15.30. This will be led by Sean O’Leary, Buckinghamshire County Recorder of mosses and liverworts and promises to be a fascinating couple of hours!
Adults £5, children free

10/10/2026

A wonderful £130 was raised for Cancer Support at our recent coffee morning at Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens. 💚

A special thank you to the Friends of Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens and all the volunteers who gave their time, baked delicious homemade cakes and helped make the morning such a success.

We’re grateful to everyone who came along, enjoyed a cuppa and cake, and supported this important cause.

Address

Church Lane
Stoke Poges
SL24NZ

Website

https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/deaths-and-inquests/find-a-cemetery-or

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