Geology Cemetery Walks
Holywell Cemetery, Longwall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3TP
The wide range of rock types used for gravestones means that cemeteries can be geological treasure-troves. Join geologists Nina Morgan and Philip Powell on a guided geological walk through St Sepulchre’s l cemetery on Saturday or the Churchyard at SS Mary and John, Cowley Road and St Sepulchre's on Sunday. You'll never look at cemeteries in the same way again!
Group size limited to 15 per walk – so booking will be essential.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 14:30-15:30 at Holwell Cemetery
- Sunday 15 September:
- 11:00-12:00 at St Sepulchre's and 14:30-15:30 at SS Mary and John Churchyard
Location & directions
Holywell Cemetery, Longwall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3TP
- Contact on day:
- Stephen Dawson
- Telephone number:
- +441865242918
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Book on day
- Booking conditions:
- Group size limited to 15 per walk – so booking will be essential. Sign up for this tour on the day at the Oxford Preservation Hub at Oxford Castle and Prison.
- Booking contact name:
- Stephen Dawson
- Booking telephone number:
- +441865242918
Accessibility details
The walk is unfortunately not suitable for those with walking difficulties, as some paths are narrow but all smooth and grass with no steps/slopes.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
