Events

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Jean Simmons: Cricklewood, Hollywood and Beyond

Thursday 20 January 2022 £5Book now

Online Talk by Pamela Hutchinson

The luminous English actress Jean Simmons made her name in some of the best British films of the 1940s, before transferring to Hollywood in grand style in the 1950s, aged only 21. There she starred in such classics as Spartacus, Guys and Dolls, The Big Country and the great film noir, Angel Face. Although she will always be remembered for these youthful roles, she continued working right up until her death in 2010 – one of her final roles was providing voicework for Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle. This talk will examine the life, career and celebrity of an actress of remarkable, versatile talent.

Starts at 7pm, Tickets £5

The Victorian Funeral

Tuesday 15 February 2022 £5Book now

An online talk by Dr Julian Litten

So many people believe that the Victorian funeral was one of a multitude of sable plumes and a cavalcade of horse-drawn vehicles when, in actuality, the majority were very simple affairs. This talk, by the funerary historian Dr Julian Litten, will explain how that myth came to be and what the real Victorian funeral comprised of.

Starts at 7pm, Tickets £5

Opening times

East Cemetery

Open every day from 10am to 4pm. (5pm close from March - October) Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

The East Cemetery is where Karl Marx is buried. Visitors may roam freely on this side, but there is an entrance charge.

Admission is by timed ticket which you can purchase here or upon arrival. If you are planning to visit both sides please buy a West Cemetery ticket as access to the East Cemetery is included in the price.

West Cemetery

Open every day from 10am to 4pm. (5pm close from March - October). Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Admission to the West Cemetery is either by Guided Tour or by a Self-Guided visit. We advise booking in advance (especially Guided Tours), but you can purchase upon arrival. For further information and to book, see Visit > West Cemetery

Please remember to allow sufficient time to visit the East Cemetery (which is included in the price) if your tour is late in the day.

How to get here

Please visit us by
walking, cycling, or public transport

Our address is Highgate Cemetery, Swain’s Lane, London N6 6PJ. Download our handy map

Plan how to get here at www.tfl.gov.uk or citymapper.com/london. Public transport may be affected by engineering works and station closures. Please check your journey in advance.

There is a bicycle rack outside the West Cemetery gates.If that's full, there are other racks further down the hill.

Parking

As there is no off-street visitor parking, we encourage you to leave your car at home if possible. Parking restrictions are in place on the surrounding streets between 10am and 12 noon Monday to Friday. After those times and at weekends, on-street parking is free. We do keep a small number of parking spaces for grave owners and visitors with disabilities.

Contact us

Email info@highgatecemetery.org

To find out whether someone is buried here, go to Searches

Telephone enquiries

Monday to Friday
General enquiries 020 8340 1834
Burials, memorials, grave ownership 020 8347 2471
Filming or photography requests 020 8347 2472
Group visits 020 8347 2475
Volunteering 020 8347 2474

You should know...

The cemetery can get muddy underfoot, so do wear sensible shoes.

Photography

Still photography of graves is allowed for personal use only. We don't allow the cemetery to be used as a backdrop for unrelated subjects such as fashion shoots. No video. You can use a tripod, but not on tours.

Animals

No animals are permitted with the exception of assistance dogs.

Accessibility

Visitors to the West cemetery should be aware that the paths are steep, and the tour route also includes two flights of stairs. The East cemetery is on a gentler slope with no steps and predominantly tarmac paths and is more easily wheelchair accessible. A small amount of disabled parking is available outside the cemetery’s entrance on Swain’s Lane. There is a disabled toilet in the West Cemetery. For further information, please contact the office in advance of your visit.

More rules

You can download a full set of our rules here.

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