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Tour of the Rosary Cemetery

Rosary Cemetery, Rosary Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RT

  • 08 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Join a guided tour of the Rosary to learn about its history and some of the notable people buried in one of Nowich's hidden treasures.

The Rosary is the first non-denominational burial ground in England to allow people of all faiths to be buried without restriction. It is a haven for wildlife and contains a wide variety of interesting plants and trees with the old section being listed as Grade II* Parks and Gardens. The Chapel, designed by Edward Boardman one of Norwich's most notable architects, is listed as Grade II and is still in use.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:
1400 (Two tours run concurrently)

Location & directions

Rosary Cemetery, Rosary Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RT

Directions:
Vehicular and pedestrian access is from Rosary Road just before its junction with the Thorpe Road by way of a private road adjacent to the Canary Club. Pedestian access can also be gained from Telegraph Road East just opposite Lion Wood.
Contact on day:
Mark Shopland
Telephone number:
+447801891534

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
There are two separate tours (max 20 persons each tour) with different guides, being carried out at the same time.
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/
Booking opens:
19 Aug 2024 10:00 AM
Booking closes:
07 Sep 2024 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

The site is terraced but all areas are accessible by wheelchairs, prams and pushchairs.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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