Lambeth Heritage Festival: Night Tour of West Norwood Cemetery

Guided walk through one of London's Magnificent Seven with a guide from the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery. Ticket by donation (£10). Night Tour of West Norwood Cemetery Overview Guided walk through one of London's ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries with a guide from the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery. Ticket by £10 donation. The Friends is a charity dedicated to the care and preservation of this extraordinary cemetery. The Tour Only the brave will want to join a night tour of West Norwood Cemetery - the spookiest place in south London. This tour heads off as the shadows lengthen before plunging into total darkness surrounded by thousands of dead Londoners. Hear tales of famous occupants amidst hooting owls and swooping bats. Please note that this event is not suitable for children. Robert Stephenson, Trustee of FoWNC and Chair of the National Federation of Cemetery Friends We will meet at the arched (main) entrance at 7.45pm for a prompt 8pm start. 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. West Norwood Cemetery (SE27 9JU) is located next to St Luke's Church and West Norwood Library. Buses: 2, 68, 196, 315, 322, 432 and 468 (several of these routes go via Brixton Tube Station: 2, 196, 322, 432) or West Norwood Station (trains to and from London Bridge/Victoria). Limited off-street parking is available. This tour is being offered on behalf of The Friends of West Norwood Cemetery. Your 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 as a couple or a member of a group.