Jesmond Old Cemetery
Jesmond Old Cemetery,
Jesmond Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
Tyne & Wear, NE2 1NL
Jesmond Old Cemetery is home to many of the Victorian men and women whom made the City of Newcastle what it is today. Fenwick, Bainbridge, Dobson,…
Jesmond Old Cemetery is home to many of the Victorian men and women whom made the City of Newcastle what it is today. Fenwick, Bainbridge, Dobson, Armstrong, Deuchar, Hancock, Dove, Pumphrey to list but a few . . . all famous names, all instantly recognisable to anyone from the North East and many known to those from further afield. Inventors, retailers, engineers, architects and songwriters are examples of the variety of professions and livelihoods represented and remembered within the walls of Jesmond Old Cemetery; a veritable cross section of local, national and international social history.
For its efforts in rescuing the Cemetery, the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery were recently awarded a Certificate of Commendation from Historic England. Come and see why by joining the Friends on tours of this fantastic hidden gem on Friday 14.00-16.30 and Saturday 10.00-12.30. Refreshments available. Please wear suitable footwear.
Opening Times
- Friday 7 September: Tour 1400-1630
- Saturday 8 September: Tour 1000-1230
Booking Details
No booking required
Access Information
No disabled access. Please wear suitable footwear as some areas of the cemetery are overgrown and can be slippery, especially in wet weather.
Additional information
Max 40 people per tour/session. Meet at the Cemetery Gates on Jesmond Road.
Directions
Meet at Cemetery Gates, Jesmond Road.
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