The Friends of the Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester, is a group founded in 1999 to help and encourage people to enjoy this beautiful, historic space. We staff the cemetery's visitor centre, help visitors to research their family history, and produce a regular newsletter containing our research into the history of the cemetery and of those buried here. We also hold regular events, including the annual commemorations of ANZAC Day and Armistice Day. We are always happy to help visitors and researchers outside of visitor centre hours. We welcome phone or email queries.

If you are interested in joining the Friends or simply finding out more about the cemetery, please contact Chris Powis, Chair ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0116 2544193) or ring the Visitor Centre on 0116 2545920.

The Visitor Centre opening hours are:

Friday - 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Saturday and Sunday  -10.00 am to 1.00 pm

The Visitor Centre will be closed from 1.00pm on Sunday 18th December and will reopen at 10.00am on Friday 6th January.

Parking is available on the terrace or along the side of the road near the visitor centre.