Guided Tour of Key Hill Cemetery
A Walking History Tour with our expert volunteer guide includes the history of the unique catacombs and the residents resting in this non -denominational cemetery. Please note this tour will not include viewing the interior of the catacombs.
Key Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of Joseph Chamberlain, Alfred Bird, Thomas Avery, William Murphy, John Skirrow Wright, Joseph Tangye, Constance Naden, Harriet Martineau, Marie Bethel Beauclerc, Rev George Dawson, Henry Palethorpe, Joseph Gillott, Robert Lucas Chance, William Butler, Thomas Walker, Isaac Horton, James Hinks. The Tolkien family.
Please meet inside the cemetery near the small island (see location description below at 1.50pm for 2pm start this allows time to be booked in before the tours starts.
Organised by The Friends of Key Hill Cemetery & Warstone Lane Cemetery
Date & TimeSun 10 Sept | 2pm–3.45pmLocationKey Hill Cemetery, Jewellery QuarterEnter the cemetery on the Icknield Street side of the cemetery (from A4540), the entrance is almost facing Park Road. We meet inside the cemetery near the small island. Cost£8 (+ Eventbrite fee) BookingBooking required Book hereAccessRegrettably this tour is not wheelchair accessibleWebsiteTwitter Facebook |
