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Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Cemetery Heritage Workshops Online and at Lauriston Road Cemetery, Hackney
Oct
16
to 10 Dec
Tour

Cemetery Heritage Workshops Online and at Lauriston Road Cemetery, Hackney

  • Thu, 16 Oct 2025 5:00 pm 17:00 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 3:30 pm 15:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteer workshops for recording graves at the historic Lauriston Road Jewish Cemetery in Hackney

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Gentle Walks
Oct
26
to 14 Dec
Tour

Gentle Walks

  • Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:00 am 11:00 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 1:30 pm 13:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Special guided walk for those who might find walking challenging but still wish to enjoy the benefits of a leisurely stroll

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Special Event: Blooms & Beyond: Jewish Food, Family and Legacy
Nov
2
2:00 pm14:00

Special Event: Blooms & Beyond: Jewish Food, Family and Legacy

  • Sunday 2 November 2025
  • 2:00 pm 4:30 pm 14:00 16:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special afternoon celebrating Jewish history, Jewish food and remarkable lives laid to rest in Willesden Jewish Cemetery

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Guided Walk: Stories from the House of Life
Nov
12
to 11 May
Tour

Guided Walk: Stories from the House of Life

  • Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00 am 11:00 Mon, 11 May 2026 2:30 pm 14:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the Highlights walking tour, bringing Jewish heritage to life through remarkable stories and architectural landscape

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Death Café
Nov
18
2:00 pm14:00
Talk/Seminar

Death Café

  • Tuesday 18 November 2025
  • 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 14:00 16:00
  • Willesden House of Life (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A friendly in person discussion in a non-judgemental space for adults who want to talk openly about death. All welcome.

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Mitzvah Day
Dec
7
10:00 am10:00
Tour

Mitzvah Day

  • Sunday 7 December 2025
  • 10:00 am 3:30 pm 10:00 15:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mitzvah Day, helping to clean up the Cemetery

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Guided Walk: Beginnings: the Story of WJC
Oct
5
11:00 am11:00
Tour

Guided Walk: Beginnings: the Story of WJC

  • Sunday 5 October 2025
  • 11:00 am 12:30 pm 11:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn about the early history of Willesden Jewish Cemetery and the people who made it happen

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Journeys to Brent: Stories of Jewish Migration and Community
Sept
28
2:00 pm14:00

Journeys to Brent: Stories of Jewish Migration and Community

  • Sunday 28 September 2025
  • 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 14:00 16:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

A special guided walk and exhibition to showcase a local history project on Brent’s Jewish community

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Guided Walk: Exploring Jewish and Victorian Cemetery Architecture and Heritage
Sept
14
2:00 pm14:00

Guided Walk: Exploring Jewish and Victorian Cemetery Architecture and Heritage

  • Sunday 14 September 2025
  • 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 14:00 16:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the hidden stories and striking architecture of the cemetery, in conjunction with Heritage Open Day and Open House Festival

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Elul at the House of Life
Aug
31
to 21 Sept

Elul at the House of Life

  • Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00 am 10:00 Sun, 21 Sept 2025 1:00 pm 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

In the lead-up to the High Holy Days, we invite you to visit loved ones' graves for reflection and remembrance, with staff and volunteers available to assist, and complimentary guided walks by appointment.

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Talk: Willesden Jewish Cemetery: Stories from the House of Life
Aug
27
6:30 pm18:30

Talk: Willesden Jewish Cemetery: Stories from the House of Life

  • Wednesday 27 August 2025
  • 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 18:30 19:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online and in-person talk at Arnos Vale Cemetery in Bristol

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Discovering Biodiversity: Nature Up Close!
Jul
29
11:00 am11:00

Discovering Biodiversity: Nature Up Close!

  • Tuesday 29 July 2025
  • 11:00 am 12:49 pm 11:00 12:49
  • Google Calendar ICS

An interactive nature workshop to explore cemetery garden wildlife, complete exciting discovery missions and use an app to identify plants and insects, blending technology with hands-on biodiversity learning

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Remembering The Fallen With No Known Grave
Jul
6
11:00 am11:00
Tour

Remembering The Fallen With No Known Grave

  • Sunday 6 July 2025
  • 11:00 am 12:00 pm 11:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join AJEX at the Jewish War Memorial in Willesden Jewish Cemetery on Sunday 6th July, at 11am for a special Service of Remembrance.

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Twilight Guided Walk: Women of Willesden
Jun
16
6:00 pm18:00
Tour

Twilight Guided Walk: Women of Willesden

  • Monday 16 June 2025
  • 6:00 pm 7:30 pm 18:00 19:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Women’s themed guided walk at Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

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Guided Walk: Nature Meets History
Jun
11
11:00 am11:00
Tour

Guided Walk: Nature Meets History

  • Wednesday 11 June 2025
  • 11:00 am 12:30 pm 11:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the harmonious blend of heritage and nature at Willesden Jewish Cemetery during National Cemeteries Week

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Guided Walk: Sport at Willesden
Jun
8
11:00 am11:00
Tour

Guided Walk: Sport at Willesden

  • Sunday 8 June 2025
  • 11:00 am 12:30 pm 11:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the sporting connections of the Jewish community in Willesden Jewish Cemetery

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Nature in Focus: Exploring Biodiversity with iNaturalist
Jun
8
10:30 am10:30

Nature in Focus: Exploring Biodiversity with iNaturalist

  • Sunday 8 June 2025
  • 10:30 am 11:30 am 10:30 11:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

A hands-on workshop for curious minds to discover, document and connect with the natural world

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National Volunteers’ Week Drop-In
Jun
8
10:00 am10:00

National Volunteers’ Week Drop-In

  • Sunday 8 June 2025
  • 10:00 am 3:00 pm 10:00 15:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet our volunteers and learn about volunteering opportunities at Willesden Jewish Cemetery

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Twilight Guided Walk: Pioneers of Science & Medicine in Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Jun
1
6:00 pm18:00
Tour

Twilight Guided Walk: Pioneers of Science & Medicine in Willesden Jewish Cemetery

  • Sunday 1 June 2025
  • 6:00 pm 7:30 pm 18:00 19:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ground breaking scientists and renowned doctors buried in Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

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Guided Walk: A Taste of History
Jun
1
11:00 am11:00

Guided Walk: A Taste of History

  • Sunday 1 June 2025
  • 11:00 am 12:30 pm 11:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the Taste of History guided walk to celebrate amazing achievements of culinary pioneers

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Guided Walk: Artists and their World
May
22
11:00 am11:00
Tour

Guided Walk: Artists and their World

  • Thursday 22 May 2025
  • 11:00 am 12:30 pm 11:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Uncover the stories of tradition breaking genius and the world of art at Willesden Jewish Cemetery

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A Four Sites Saga: A Brief History of JFS
May
4
11:00 am11:00

A Four Sites Saga: A Brief History of JFS

  • Sunday 4 May 2025
  • 11:00 am 12:30 pm 11:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Talk: History of the Jews Free School, presented by David Harris

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Twilight Information Event for Teachers
Apr
29
4:00 pm16:00

Twilight Information Event for Teachers

  • Tuesday 29 April 2025
  • 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 16:00 18:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

We invite educators to come and meet the Learning Team at Willesden Jewish Cemetery to explore our education programmes for all Key Stages

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City Nature Challenge
Apr
28
12:00 pm12:00

City Nature Challenge

  • Monday 28 April 2025
  • 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Take a closer look at nature at Willesden Jewish Cemetery and identify wildlife on your doorstep

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Community Greening: Biodiversity & Heritage Walk
Apr
7
10:00 am10:00

Community Greening: Biodiversity & Heritage Walk

  • Monday 7 April 2025
  • 10:00 am 2:00 pm 10:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Free family-friendly greening day including planting, learning about biodiversity and rich historic heritage in support of Brent’s journey to net-zero carbon emissions.

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Book Launch: "Not Just a Tombstone: Stories from the House of Life"
Apr
6
2:00 pm14:00

Book Launch: "Not Just a Tombstone: Stories from the House of Life"

  • Sunday 6 April 2025
  • 2:00 pm 5:00 pm 14:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

The launch of the latest book by Professor David Latchman CBE, including a talk, a guided walk and light refreshments

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iNaturalist Training Workshops
Mar
18
11:00 am11:00

iNaturalist Training Workshops

  • Tuesday 18 March 2025
  • 11:00 am 12:00 pm 11:00 12:00
  • (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Training workshops for the City Challenge event on 28th April

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Guided Walk: Retail Giants: Heroes of the High Street
Feb
23
11:00 am11:00
Tour

Guided Walk: Retail Giants: Heroes of the High Street

  • Sunday 23 February 2025
  • 11:00 am 12:30 pm 11:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the stories of people who shaped the modern high street and the history behind many of the iconic products we still use today

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The Trees of Willesden Jewish Cemetery - In Stone and Real Life
Feb
20
10:30 am10:30
Tour

The Trees of Willesden Jewish Cemetery - In Stone and Real Life

  • Thursday 20 February 2025
  • 10:30 am 12:30 pm 10:30 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Nature-inspired family activity for February half term

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Birdwatch at Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Jan
24
to 26 Jan
Talk/Seminar

Birdwatch at Willesden Jewish Cemetery

  • Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:30 am 10:30 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00 am 00:00
  • Willesden House of Life (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Big Garden Birdwatch, in conjunction with RSPB. Connect with nature and contribute to something significant.

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Guided Walk: Remembering at Willesden: The Two World Wars
Nov
11
11:00 am11:00
Tour

Guided Walk: Remembering at Willesden: The Two World Wars

  • Monday 11 November 2024
  • 11:00 am 2:00 pm 11:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

The stories of the people who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars

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Remembering Wartime Willesden
Nov
10
2:00 pm14:00

Remembering Wartime Willesden

  • Sunday 10 November 2024
  • 2:00 pm 4:30 pm 14:00 16:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

An afternoon of remembrance at Willesden Jewish Cemetery, featuring stories of wartime lives and a talk on Jewish Chaplaincy

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Children's Holiday Workshop: Making Poppy Day Special
Oct
31
10:00 am10:00
Tour

Children's Holiday Workshop: Making Poppy Day Special

  • Thursday 31 October 2024
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore our beautiful grounds, design your own camouflage to blend in with the plants, create the story of an unknown soldier

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Children's Holiday Workshop:: Spud-tastic Journey: Potatoes Through Time & Craft
Oct
29
10:00 am10:00
Tour

Children's Holiday Workshop:: Spud-tastic Journey: Potatoes Through Time & Craft

  • Tuesday 29 October 2024
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an exciting and educational event perfect for kids of all ages

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Guided Walk: Creativity Unwrapped at Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Sept
15
11:00 am11:00
Tour

Guided Walk: Creativity Unwrapped at Willesden Jewish Cemetery

  • Sunday 15 September 2024
  • 11:00 am 12:30 pm 11:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Part of Open House Festival 2024, this free guided walk will explore the fascinating history of the Cemetery, which offers a unique blend of Jewish traditions and Victorian funerary architecture.

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Heritage Open Day
Sept
8
1:00 pm13:00
Tour

Heritage Open Day

  • Sunday 8 September 2024
  • 1:00 pm 5:00 pm 13:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

FREE Heritage Open Day celebration of culture, history and community, exploring culinary connections through a unique walk and fascinating talks

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Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Beaconsfield Road,
London, England, NW10 2JE,
United Kingdom
020 8459 6107 willesden@usburial.org.uk
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London NW10 2JE

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