Robin Hood Pergola Removal
The pergola structures in Lavender Walk and the Garden of Tranquillity at Robin Hood Cemetery, need to be removed.
We know that this may be upsetting, and we understand the sensitivity of carrying out any work close to memorials, but these works are essential as the structures have been deemed unsafe.
Work is expected to start in three weeks on Monday 7 July 2025 and will be undertaken as sympathetically as possible. We will take photographs of the location before, during and after the removal and aim to preserve the integrity of the flora and fauna.
Access to the location will be restricted during this time but we will try to keep disruption to a minimum.
We expect the work to be completed within a week and will keep our website updated as to the progress.
If you require any more information, please read our frequently asked questions.
Pond in Robin Hood Cemetery
The first phase of works to improve the pond at Robin Hood Cemetery is complete. We are now part way through the second phase of works and hope to complete this by the end of spring.
Thank you for your patience whilst these works are being completed.
Streetsbrook Road
Shirley
Solihull
B90 3NL
You can view an accessibility guide for the cemetery at AccessAble.
Visiting the cemetery
Summer opening: 1 April until 31 October
- Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 6.00pm
- Sundays and bank holidays from 10.00am to 6.00pm
Winter Opening: 1 November until 31 March
- Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 4.30pm
- Sundays and bank holidays from 10.00am to 4.30pm
- Christmas Day and Boxing Day from 10.00am to 2.00pm
About the cemetery
Opened in 1917, the cemetery covers an area of 45 acres, a Cemetery Chapel was constructed in 1931, the extensive grounds consist of ancient woodland, with traditional graves, lawn graves, cremated remains graves, remembrance gardens set aside for the scattering of cremated remains and specialised memorial areas where a wide range of memorials are available.
The Crematorium was opened in 1958 and the chapel was modified and extended in 2017. The chapel can accommodate up to 80 people seated and 120 people standing.