The most famous of London's 'Magnificent Seven' Victorian cemeteries, opened in 1839. The wooded West side has the Egyptian Avenue and the Circle of Lebanon catacombs; on the East side lie Karl Marx (his tomb is Grade I listed) and, on the West, George Michael.
- Address
- Swain's Lane, London N6 6PJ
- Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:00 March-October (last entry 16:30); 10:00-16:00 November-February
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 2 h
- Price
- Entrance fee charged (covers both sides); amount not verified; guided tours extra
- Price level
- ££
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- One ticket covers both sides; first-timers should take a guided tour (about 75 minutes, run in the rain too)
- Paths are steep and can be muddy; wear proper shoes
- It is still a working cemetery: visitors are asked to be quiet and orderly