This extra special guided walk will explore the cultural and mythological beliefs surrounding the magnificent trees in our cemetery.
This is a completely FREE walk, but booking essential due to limited numbers.

Trees have played a central role in human society for as long as humans have walked the earth. From food sources to shelter, timber and crafts; trees were also seen as sacred to many cultures due to their connections to the earth and Gods.

This walk will explore aspects of the cultural and mythological beliefs on trees, looking at how beliefs around trees and the afterlife shaped many practices around death that still have relevance today. Book your tickets here

This walk is part of Wild Norwood, our FREE community festival celebrating nature in our urban, inner London borough, and is run in partnership with South London Botanical Institute. The walk is led by well-known London tree expert, Greg Packman and in collaboration with West Norwood Cemetery National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

When we arrive back at the entrance to the cemetery, we will find the final Wild Norwood event: 'Glowing Cemetery' Festive Fair in full swing, with Morris dancers, stalls and carol singing. Click here for more information on what else is happening over the two week festival - Sunday 26 November - Sunday 10 December.

When: Sunday 10 November 2023; 1:30pm-3:00pm

Where: West Norwood Cemetery, Norwood Rd, West Norwood, London SE27 9JU

Further info.: This is completely free, but booking essential due to limited places - book your places here