Upcoming Events and Guided Walks

Events
Guided Walk: Stories from the House of Life
Jun 10
Guided Walk: Stories from the House of Life

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

Gentle Walks
Sep 7
Gentle Walks

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

Guided Walk: Exploring Jewish and Victorian Cemetery Architecture and Heritage
Sep 14
Guided Walk: Exploring Jewish and Victorian Cemetery Architecture and Heritage

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

A Journey of Faith: Stories of Jewish Migration to Brent
Sep 28
A Journey of Faith: Stories of Jewish Migration to Brent

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

Guided Walk: Beginnings: the Story of WJC
Oct 5
Guided Walk: Beginnings: the Story of WJC

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

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

Join us for a special afternoon celebrating Jewish history, Jewish food and remarkable lives at the House of Life Heritage Centre

Remembering Wartime Willesden
Nov 9
Remembering Wartime Willesden

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

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

Featured
Discovering Biodiversity: Nature Up Close!
Jul 29
Discovering Biodiversity: Nature Up Close!

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

Death Café
Jul 15
Death Café

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

Remembering The Fallen With No Known Grave
Jul 6
Remembering The Fallen With No Known Grave

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

Memorials Restoration Workshops
Jun 22
Memorials Restoration Workshops

Volunteer workshops to restore, clean revitalise the child burials section of Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

Twilight Guided Walk: Women of Willesden
Jun 16
Twilight Guided Walk: Women of Willesden

Women’s themed guided walk at Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

Guided Walk: Nature Meets History
Jun 11
Guided Walk: Nature Meets History

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

Guided Walk: Sport at Willesden
Jun 8
Guided Walk: Sport at Willesden

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

Nature in Focus: Exploring Biodiversity with iNaturalist
Jun 8
Nature in Focus: Exploring Biodiversity with iNaturalist

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

National Volunteers’ Week Drop-In
Jun 8
National Volunteers’ Week Drop-In

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

Twilight Guided Walk: Pioneers of Science & Medicine in Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Jun 1
Twilight Guided Walk: Pioneers of Science & Medicine in Willesden Jewish Cemetery

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