Friday 29 July 2011

 History of London, Highgate Cemetery Tours

Enter Highgate Cemetery
East Cemetery Tours: Due to a recent increase in demand there is a now a guided tour of the East Cemetery weekly on Saturdays at 2pm. Although the East Cemetery can be visited unaccompanied, visitors may prefer a tour to learn more about the residents and their histories. Tours are around one hour in length and are limited to 15 people. Tickets are sold at the East Cemetery gate on the day of the tour on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. The tour cost of £7 includes entrance to the East Cemetery. Visitors are asked to gather at 1.45pm for a prompt start at 2:00pm.


Information, Prices and Booking





West Cemetaery

Admission is by guided tour only.

Tours:

Weekdays: One tour a day leaves between 1.45 and 2pm from 1st March to 30th November. Please book by telephone 10am-5pm, Mondays to Fridays only. Please ensure you arrive by 1.45 at the latest. Arrivals after 1.45 may have their booking cancelled and their spaces reallocated. Booking is essential and we strongly reccommend you book at least 1 week in advance to try to ensure you get a space on the day your require it. Please note booking is NOT possible by email. Tours last around one hour. 

Weekends: Tours are run at least hourly from 11am - 3pm british winter time and contintue until 4pm british summer time (no advance booking). Tours last around one hour.

Tickets (cash only):  £7 per adult, £3 for children aged 8 to 16, £5 for students on production of a valid student card.  There are no other concessions. 
We regret that children under eight years old (including babies) are not allowed on the tours.  They are welcome to visit the East Cemetery.

Don't Blink Sally Sparrow