Welcome to West Norwood Cemetery

One of the Magnificent Seven London Cemeteries

Come and visit

For over 30 years, the Friends have provided expert-led tours of the cemetery, bringing its history to life, based on the knowledge which comes from years of research. Our tour leaders share the stories of those buried here, along with insights into the architecture, symbolism, and social context of the memorials, offering you a deep understanding of the era.


Each tour is different.


Scheduled  tours

We offer guided tours of the cemetery every first Sunday in the month. You can also join one of our Saturday tours and Special Interest tours to mark International Women’s Day, War Graves Week, Lambeth Heritage Festival, Black History Month, and lots more  Please see Eventbrite for dates and to book your place.

Please be mindful when taking photographs in the cemetery. As the owner, Lambeth Council has confirmed that as long as you don’t sell your images nor identify any individuals, all is well. 

Group tours on request

We are always pleased to offer private tours to groups, clubs, and societies. If you would like to learn more about the options and pricing, please contact chair@fownc.org 

Contact information info@fownc.org 
Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) 1172409  CE009827
Registered address: 35 Addison Gardens, Surbiton KT5 8DJ United Kingdom

Member of the National Federation of Cemetery Friends
Member of the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe
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