Join us for a fun community greening day at the Willesden Jewish Cemetery – a brilliant holiday activity for the whole family. We will be getting stuck in with some planting and learning about biodiversity. There will also be a fantastic opportunity to take a walk amongst centuries of rich heritage and stories at the Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

Get a chance to visit the famous gravestones including the grave of Rosalind Franklin who discovered the structure of DNA. The walk will also present an opportunity learn about the cemetery’s biodiversity journey and how they transformed the site into a place that nurtures both life and death.

The Willesden Jewish Cemetery is a Faith Climate Ambassador for Brent Council and a key partner in our efforts to do everything in our gift to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in Brent by 2030. This tour will showcase our incredible work.

Programme:
10.00 – 12.00 Community Gardening
12.00 – 1.00 Lunch
1.00 – 2.00 Heritage and Biodiversity Walk

We will also be having a vegetarian kosher lunch.

Places are free, but limited, please sign up as soon as possible.

A limited amount of parking is available on site. Wheelchairs can be provided upon request. No dogs, with the exception of guide dogs.

Read here what to expect when visiting Willesden Jewish Cemetery