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Highgate Cemetery

Swain's Lane | Highgate, London N6 6PJ, England
020 8340 1834
Ranked #128 of 821 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Description: Located near Hampstead Heath outside of London is this historic cemetery where Karl Marx is buried.
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Toronto
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Visiting Highgate Cemetary was the highlight of my recent trip to London. Most people probably go to see Karl Marx's grave in the East cemetary. I actually preferred the West part of the grounds which can only be accessed via guided tour. Well worth the fee, the guide was enthusiastic and well informed. The day was overcast and gloomy, just... More

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Saxmundham, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

If you go on an open day you get to see much more of the 'hidden'parts of the cemetery and it is lovely....nice trees and buildings/statues etc. (Oh and lots of 'Goths' lurking behind things looking Dour) More

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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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I visited Highgate Cemetery the last October and i must say that i didn't waste time at all. Instead it was an incredible experience made of art,spirituality and quitness as well. I went there with my boyfriend. We found it immediately also if i was a bit baffled by the map (it's really simple to reach,don't make you discourage by... More

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Galanta
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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The most beautiful part of London Ive ever seen:) Great guide, both parts r nice-but the West is definitely the winner:) We spent there more than 3 hrs but close to the Cemetery is a gooood gooood Italian restaurant so go and rest there:) More

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beds
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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Back in October we had a very interesting time when we visited the East Side of the cemetary where you can wander at will for free. However because of the listed status of some of the buildings/health and safety etc the west side can only be accessed by taking a guided tour (which has a limited number of places).So we... More

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See 18 more reviews by rosebug for London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Fantastic guide. Fantastic price. Beautiful place. One of my favourite London attractions. Don't let the officious guy outside put you off! More

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Barnsley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

The lady in the ticket office was most helpful and friendly. The paper guide was informative. Quiet, easily accessible walk - very pleasant and calm. A lovely place. However, ivy is a fast worker and has overtaken much of the central area of the cemetery. More

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London, United Kingdom
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

A wonderful overgrown Victorian cemetery, perfect for photographers looking for moody shots. More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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Probably most visited because Carl marx is buried here. Very atmospheric,and quite interesting to read some of the headstones. If you are in search of buriel places of the famous, Hampstead Cemetry , not very far away, is interesting too. More

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See 8 more reviews by Clare1066 for London
Warwickshire
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Interesting wander through the resting place of some very famous people More

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