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Tour of the Rosary Cemetery

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

  • 14 Sep 2025
  • 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 14 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:
If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] to provide others with the opportunity to attend.
Booking contact name:
The Forum
Booking website:
https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/
Booking opens:
27 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
Booking closes:
13 Sep 2025 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

The site is terraced but all areas are accessible by wheelchairs, prams and pushchairs. Toilets are available but have two steps to access.

Additional information

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

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