Highgate Cemetery

Funeral and related activities

4.5★★★★★(3383 reviews, from external sources)

Business Contact

Richard Quirk
General Manager

Contact Information

Highgate Cemetery
Swain's Ln, London N6 6PJ, United Kingdom, UK17
London
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Open — closes at 17:0010:00 – 17:00
  • Monday10:00 – 17:00
  • Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
  • Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
  • Thursday10:00 – 17:00
  • Friday10:00 – 17:00
  • Saturday11:00 – 17:00
  • Sunday11:00 – 17:00
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Business Description

Highgate Cemetery is a historic burial ground in London, established in the 19th century to address overcrowding in the city. The Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust was formed to restore and maintain the cemetery, which had fallen into disrepair. The cemetery is now a popular tourist attraction and working cemetery, with guided tours available. The East Cemetery is open on weekdays and weekends, while the West Cemetery offers tours on weekdays and weekends. Admission fees apply. Notable individuals buried at Highgate Cemetery include Karl Marx and George Eliot. The cemetery has been recognized for its conservation efforts and is a Grade 1 listed site. Due to the pandemic, the cemetery is currently operating on reduced hours.

Founded
1839
Years in Business
187
Credit Cards
No
Good For Kids
Yes
LGBTQ Friendly
Yes
Price
$
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking, Restroom, Yes

Industry: Medical » Cemeteries and crematoriums

Engaged in:
  • Funeral and related activities
  • Other personal service activities n.e.c.
  • Travel agency and tour operator activities
ISIC Codes
791, 9603, 9609

Questions & Answers

  1. 1.How long has Highgate Cemetery been in business?

    Highgate Cemetery has been in business for 187 years

  2. 2.What is Highgate Cemetery's phone number?

    Highgate Cemetery's phone number is 020 8340 1834.

  3. 3.Where is Highgate Cemetery located?

    Highgate Cemetery is located at Swain's Ln, London N6 6PJ, United Kingdom, UK17. Get Directions.

  4. 4.What are Highgate Cemetery's hours?

    Highgate Cemetery is open during the following hours: weekdays: 10:00 – 17:00; weekends: 11:00 – 17:00.

  5. 5.Who is the primary contact at Highgate Cemetery?

    The primary contact at Highgate Cemetery is Richard Quirk (General Manager). You can reach them at richard.quirk@highgate-cemetery.org.

  6. 6.Who else works at Highgate Cemetery?

    Highgate Cemetery also has 9 other listed contact: Richard Geoffrey Morris, Ian Kelly, Susan Norton, Judith Mary Yuille, Derek Barratt, Bruce Cecil Russell, Richard Clive Morgan, John Fielding, Jean Pateman_other.

  7. 7.What is Highgate Cemetery's website?

    Highgate Cemetery's website is highgatecemetery.org.

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