Family Storytelling Tour at Brompton Cemetery Open Day
Key information
Sunday 6 September, 12:15pm - 1pm & 2:15pm - 3pm
Join us for a free, immersive family tour exploring the wonders of Brompton Cemetery.
- This lively introductory tour will use props, costumes and storytelling to bring to life personalities of the people buried here including Emmaline Pankhurst, leader of the suffragettes, the pioneering Doctor John Snow, as well as the founder of Chelsea Football Club Gus Mears.
- Join Mary and Moira, both blue badge guides, to explore this incredible cemetery, where over 200,000 people lie in peace across spectacular memorials.
- Meander along its avenues of stately lime trees where, among the wildflowers, you’ll spot an abundance of wildlife. Birds, butterflies, bats and beetles all call Brompton Cemetery home!
This tour is part of the wider Friends of Brompton Cemetery Open Day on Sunday 6 September, 11am-5pm, with a wide range of activities, entertainment and stalls for both children and adults.
Please note:
- You are unable to bring dogs on the tour as the route will not follow pre-designated dog walking paths in the cemetery.
- This tour is suitable for children aged 9 and above.
- Tours will take place on Sunday 6 September from 12:15pm-1:00pm and 2:15pm-3:00pm
- Both tours are free, however spaces are limited so please book to ensure you do not miss out. Limited signups are also available on the day.
- For further information please call 0300 304 9910 or email learn@royalparks.org.uk.
What else is on...
-
PaidAutumn Junior Tennis Courses
Get your kids playing and loving tennis with our junior courses for ages 4-16 at The Courts. Available at Hyde Park, The Regent’s Park and Greenwich Park.
-
PaidAutumn Adult Padel Courses
Discover padel this autumn with our beginner to advanced six-week adult padel courses at The Courts at Hyde Park and The Regent's Park.
-
PaidAutumn Adult Tennis Courses
Step onto The Courts this autumn and take your tennis game to the next level with our six-week adult tennis courses.
-
FreePipistrelles and Poems
Poets throughout the ages have been inspired by bats. Join us for a twilight bat walk paired with live poetry performance.
-
PaidHidden Stories of Hyde Park Walking Tour
Join us for a walking tour around Hyde Park, with exclusive access to the hidden Pet Cemetery.
-
PaidThe Big Half
The Big Half is a vibrant, inclusive half marathon with a fun, festival atmosphere.
-
FreeFamily Storytelling Tour at Brompton Cemetery Open Day
Join us for a free, immersive storytelling tour at Brompton Cemetery Open Day this September.
-
FreeThe Regent's Park After Dark: A surveying walk
Join us amongst the wonderful nature of The Regent’s Park at dusk for a bat survey. Discover the principles of ecological surveying and monitoring.
-
PaidBat Walks
Use bat tracking equipment to learn about the different bat species that call Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens home.
Showing 19 to 27 of 42 results