Events

In addition to Heene Cemetery being open 2–4 pm every Tuesday and Saturday, weather permitting, the Friends of Heene Cemetery hold events throughout the year. (1:30-3:30 pm during British Winter Time.) Here's what's in the calendar.

Spring Open Day

Saturday, 5 April, 2025 - 1:30pm
There will be Heritage and Nature tours, starting at 13:30.

Summer Open Day

Saturday, 14 June, 2025 - 10:30am
There will be Heritage and Nature tours. A street walk with a heritage theme is being organised, starting at 10:30.

Autumn Open Day

Saturday, 20 September, 2025 - 10:30am
There will be Heritage and Nature tours, starting at 10:30.

Remembrance Day

Saturday, 8 November, 2025 - 11:45am
A Remembrance Day gathering led by Sarah Nathaniel of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Afterwards, tours will be available by request. (11:45pm - 1pm). We are very pleased to announce that the Mayor of Worthing will attend and Sarah Nathaniel from CWGC will be officiating at this gathering. Standard Bearers from the Royal British Legion will be in attendance. Brian White will kindly perform he Reveille and Last Post. Crosses and poppies will be provided to place on the relevant CWGC graves and family memorials to the war dead. Information researched about the men who died in both Wars will be available to read.”