Knowsley Cemetery holds the prestigious Green Flag Award.
This 8.9-acre cemetery is in the southeast of Knowsley and has excellent road, rail, and public transport links. The cemetery features a number of decorative gardens, including the Hope and Heart Gardens. Burial plots and areas for the burial of cremated remains are available.
How to get there
Walking
Knowsley Cemetery’s main entrance is off Fox’s Bank Lane.
For more information see Travelling on foot | Knowsley Council
Bike
To cycle to Knowsley Cemetery, please follow the same route as vechicles. There are no bike racks at Knowsley Cemetery.
Please refer to Travelling by bike | Knowsley Council for more information about cycling in Knowsley.
Train
Whiston Station is around an 18-minute walk from Knowsley Cemetery. It is around an 18-minute train journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Whiston, and an hour from Warrington.
Bus
The nearest bus stop to Knowsley Cemetery is on Driveway. The 99, 239 and 248 buses stop here.
Contact Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 for times of buses and trains or visit the Traveline website. Please refer to Travelling by bus | Knowsley Council for more information about travelling by bus in Knowsley.
By car
If travelling via M62, at junction 6, take the M57/A5300 exit to Prescot/Runcorn. At Tarbock Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Windy Arbor Road. Turn right onto Lickers Lane, then turn left onto Fox’s Bank Lane – the entrance to Knowsley Cemetery will be on the left. Knowsley Cemetery has free onsite parking available.
Accessibility
Cemeteries and car parks are always open to the public. However, the main gates at Knowsley Cemetery will only be open for funeral vehicle or disability access.