Willesden Jewish Cemetery: 150 years of Heritage 1873 – 2023
In the run up to World Heritage Day on 18th April, which celebrates historic monuments and sites, we reveal the story of Willesden Jewish Cemetery and its outstanding monuments.
Willesden Jewish Cemetery (WJC)was established in 1873. As a still-active cemetery, it serves as the final resting place for thousands of Jewish families, reflecting the evolution of the Jewish community across London and the impact of Jewish immigration, and is a landmark of Jewish cultural heritage.
This walk will tell the story of the establishment of the cemetery, highlighting the early years of the United Synagogue, the people who made it happen and their role in the community.
We will visit the listed monuments, which are part of the impressive architectural landscape of the cemetery.
To find out more, book your tickets for a guided walk below.
Maximum of 25 participants per guided walk.
Walks will start at the Heritage Centre and last roughly 75 minutes. Please arrive 15 mins before the start of the walk to explore the Centre and watch a short introductory film.
A limited amount of parking is available on site.
Wheelchairs can be provided upon request.
No dogs, with the exception of guide dogs.
Our guided walks are £10 to join, with concessions for Seniors and Students of £8. Charging for Guided Walks allow us to keep doing what we do - sustaining the new House of Life visitor experience, and making the cemetery’s heritage and stories accessible to people from all backgrounds.
