National Cemeteries Week in West Norwood Cemetery with the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery

Two guided walks to mark this special week:
Sunday 14 June
11am-12.30pm
Railway Connections: On Track at West Norwood Cemetery
and
2.30pm-4pm
Medics at West Norwood Cemetery
Read on for more information and booking links on these West Norwood Cemetery walks:

Railway Connections: On Track at West Norwood Cemetery
Join folklorist and Lambeth Tour Guide Em Fleming for this transport themed walk around West Norwood Cemetery.
We’ll pay our respects to those resting here who were integral to the network Londoners rely on today, hear some dark tales from the early days of train travel and enjoy learning more about this amazing Victorian space.
A must for rail enthusiasts, lovers of London and grateful city commuters everywhere!
Donations £10, pre-booking essential due to limited numbers.
Book your tickets here

Medics at West Norwood Cemetery
Meet some of the people who changed the face of medicine in the United Kingdom during the Victorian era.
West Norwood Cemetery is the resting place of people who changed the face of medicine in their time and while their achievements are in themselves remarkable, their life stories are equally impressive.
Donations £10, pre-booking essential due to limited numbers.
Book your tickets here

National Cemeteries Week runs from 6-14 June with events in many cemeteries.
Read more about these events here

General information:
Good to know: please meet your guide under the arched (main) entrance on the corner of Robson Road and Norwood Road for a prompt start. As the cemetery is hilly and uneven in places, we recommend that you wear sturdy walking shoes. If you have any mobility concerns, please get in touch with me and I can advise. Unfortunately, dogs (even on leads) are not allowed in the cemetery.

How to find us: West Norwood Cemetery is located opposite St Luke's Church and next door to West Norwood Library. Buses: 2, 68, 196, 315, 322, 432 and 468 (several of these routes go via Brixton Tube Station) or West Norwood Rail Station (trains to and from London Bridge/Victoria). Limited off-street parking is available.

These tours are being offered on behalf of The Friends of West Norwood Cemetery and your kind donation will help us to continue to preserve this very special space. Please note that due to a quirk of the system each ticket has to be booked separately - something to bear in mind if you are coming with other people.