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

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

Women’s themed guided walk at Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

Memorials Restoration Workshops
Jun 22
Memorials Restoration Workshops

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

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.

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.

Twilight Guided Walk: Pioneers of Science & Medicine in Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Jul 15
Twilight Guided Walk: Pioneers of Science & Medicine in Willesden Jewish Cemetery

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

Gentle Walks
Jul 21
Gentle Walks

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

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

Exploring Jewish and Victorian Cemetery Architecture and Heritage
Sep 14
Exploring Jewish and Victorian Cemetery Architecture and Heritage

Explore heritage stories and architecture at Willesden Jewish Cemetery with guided walks and family crafts

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

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
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

Guided Walk: A Taste of History
Jun 1
Guided Walk: A Taste of History

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

Guided Walk: Artists and their World
May 22
Guided Walk: Artists and their World

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

A Four Sites Saga: A Brief History of JFS
May 4
A Four Sites Saga: A Brief History of JFS

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

Twilight Information Event for Teachers
Apr 29
Twilight Information Event for Teachers

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

City Nature Challenge
Apr 28
City Nature Challenge

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

Community Greening: Biodiversity & Heritage Walk
Apr 7
Community Greening: Biodiversity & Heritage Walk

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.