The Grand Cemetery Tour

A walk through this Victorian necropolis and its beautiful grounds, full of trees and winding pathways. We view the many monuments, mausoleums, pillars, columns, obelisks, angels, urns, sarcophagi and sculpted symbolism depicting art and nature, reflecting the social history of past eras, from Victorian Gothic to Art Nouveau, Twenties and on. We also view the grave in a glade 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/hods25

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1100-1300

Location & directions

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

Directions:

Directions: Meet 11am Woodvale Extra-Mural Cemetery, Bear Road Entrance (not Lewes Road), car park (free) - situated on right after you turn in large black gates. Buses 2 & 22 stop fairly near at top of Elm Grove by Brighton General, then walk along Tenantry Down Road (allotments)and left into Bear Road.

Contact on day:

Nick Tyson

Telephone number:

+441273206306

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Popular event, book early Tour lasts approximately 1hr 45m-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.

Booking contact name:

Nick Tyson

Booking telephone number:

+441273206306

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-regency-town-house/t-zzeovqd

Alternative booking website:

https://www.rth.org.uk/hods25

Booking opens:

15 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2025 05:00 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/hods25

Max no of people per tour:

35

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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