OPEN DAILY 10AM - 5PM march to october. CARD PAYMENTS ONLY.

Architecture

Highgate's buildings and monuments contribute enormously to the special character of the Cemetery

Chapels

Perhaps once the most lively of all Victorian cemetery chapels

Egyptian avenue

One of the most stunning sights of the Cemetery, a bit of ancient Egypt has found its way to north London

Circle of Lebanon

An ancient cedar tree was here long before the cemetery, and a circle of tombs was built around it

Terrace Catacombs

From the terrace at the top of the Cemetery there were views across London

Mausoleum of Julius Beer

This fine building was prompted by grief at the loss of a daughter

Opening times

March to October

Open daily from 10am to 5pm
Last entry 4.30pm

November to February

Open daily from 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day

How to get here

Please visit us by
walking, cycling, or public transport

Find out more on our Visit page. Download our handy map.

Contact us

Email info@highgatecemetery.org

To find out whether someone is buried here, go to Searches. We have an online search tool.

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 can download a full set of our rules here.

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