Upcoming Events and Guided Walks

Events
Guided Walks of Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Mar 3
Guided Walks of Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Book for a guided walk of London’s most surprising cemetery

In Person Death Café
Jun 4
In Person Death Café

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

Guided Walk: Nature Meets History
Jun 9
Guided Walk: Nature Meets History

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

Big Help Out - learn about volunteering opportunities at Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Jun 9
Big Help Out - learn about volunteering opportunities at Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Big Help Out - learn about volunteering at Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Guided Walk: Pioneers of Science & Medicine Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Jun 25
Guided Walk: Pioneers of Science & Medicine Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Ground breaking scientists and renowned doctors buried in Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Guided Walk: Artists and their World
Jul 4
Guided Walk: Artists and their World

Book for an art themed guided walk of Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

Remembering at Willesden
Jul 7
Remembering at Willesden

Join AJEX at the Jewish War Memorial in Willesden Jewish Cemetery on Sunday, 7th July, at 11am for a special Service of Remembrance.

Remembering at Willesden
Jul 7
Remembering at Willesden

Explore the history of the First and Second World Wars at Trench Art Exhibition and a guided walk.

Family Discovery Day
Jul 14
Family Discovery Day

Join us for a fun-filled day at Willesden Jewish Cemetery, where we blend heritage with nature to create a unique experience for all ages

Discover the Wonders of Nature: Holiday Workshops for Children
Jul 24
Discover the Wonders of Nature: Holiday Workshops for Children

Join us for a nature exploration adventure at London’s most surprising cemetery green space

Guided Walk: Women of Willesden
Aug 20
Guided Walk: Women of Willesden

Women’s themed guided walk at Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Guided Walk: Creativity Unwrapped at Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Sep 15
Guided Walk: Creativity Unwrapped at Willesden Jewish Cemetery

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.

The House of Life offers an inspiring events programme based on the themes and stories of this special place. You don’t have to be Jewish to discover a host of activities you can join online and at the cemetery.

Hear world-class speakers, step out for a walking tour, view an exhibition, join a family activity.

We love it when visitors bring their own experiences and stories to share.

In 2020 and 2021 we started offering events by zoom – if you missed them you can catch up on the recordings below.

Past events and recordings

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Guided Walk: Beginnings: the Story of WJC and its Historic Monuments
Apr 14
Guided Walk: Beginnings: the Story of WJC and its Historic Monuments

Willesden Jewish Cemetery: 150 years of Heritage and of outstanding architectural landscape

Twilight Information Event for Teachers
Mar 6
Twilight Information Event for Teachers

Explore the unique learning opportunities we offer and how they integrate into the curriculum. 

Look and See – Planting Session for Schools, Key Stage 1
Mar 4
Look and See – Planting Session for Schools, Key Stage 1

Special hands-on experience for Key Stage 1 , offering fun and learning

Jewish Genealogical Society Drop-in Genealogy Day
Feb 11
Jewish Genealogical Society Drop-in Genealogy Day

Discover where your ancestors came from with the help of experts from the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain together with the Heritage Team

Birdwatch at Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Jan 26
Birdwatch at Willesden Jewish Cemetery

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

Exhibition: Five Shillings of Faith - The History of Probation
Jan 15
Exhibition: Five Shillings of Faith - The History of Probation

How five shillings, faith and belief inspired the beginning of the Probation Service.

Guided Walk: Retail Giants: Heroes and Villains of the High Street
Jan 7
Guided Walk: Retail Giants: Heroes and Villains of the High Street

Retail Giants: Heroes and Villains of the High Street in the Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Unveiling the History of Willesden Jewish Cemetery Talk
Dec 4
Unveiling the History of Willesden Jewish Cemetery Talk

A talk on the rich history of Willesden Jewish Cemetery from its consecration 150 years ago to the present day.

Writers' Retreat at Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Nov 6
Writers' Retreat at Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Join us along with Professor Nadia Valman to work on your creative projects in the tranquil environment of Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

Object Handling session at Kilburn Library
Oct 26
Object Handling session at Kilburn Library

Object handling session at Kilburn Library