The Grand Cemetery Tour

Take a walk through the City's grand Victorian necropolis and its beautiful grounds, full of trees and winding pathways. We will view the many monuments, mausoleums, pillars, columns, obelisks, angels, urns, and sarcophagi in the cemetery as well as the sculpted symbolism depicting art and nature. Woodvale and Extra-Mural Cemeteries have structures that reflect the social history of past eras, from Victorian Gothic to Art Nouveau, on through the Twenties and beyond! We also also view the grave of Thomas Highflyer, the rescued 12 year old slave boy.

Tour guide Sarah Tobias is lecturer in social, cultural and local history.

Note: The Regency Town House coordinates many HODs events across the city. To see our full listings or obtain information about last minute changes, go to https://www.rth.org.uk/hods24

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1100-1230

Location & directions

Woodvale and Extra-Mural Cemeteries, Lewes Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN2 3QB

Directions:

Gather by the North and South Chapels.

Contact on day:

Nick Tyson

Telephone number:

+441273206306

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

https://app.tickettailor.com/events/thebrunswicktowncharitabletrusttheregencytownhouse/1327952

Booking contact name:

Nick Tyson

Booking telephone number:

+441273206306

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://app.tickettailor.com/events/thebrunswicktowncharitabletrusttheregencytownhouse/1327952

Booking opens:

12 Aug 2024 12:00 PM

Accessibility details

Tour lasts approximately 1hr 30m-2 hours, keeping mostly to the tarmac paths. It is fairly steep with some uneven ground. There is one public toilet near the beginning of the tour by the North and South Chapels.

Additional information

For updates on this event and any last minute changes, see: https://www.rth.org.uk/hods24

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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