Nunhead Cemetry day....any good?

[fractionater]

I've seen th signs up for the annual open day at Nunhead Cemetry. Is it worth going to? What is there to see apar from graves?

[lozzyloz]

Definitely worth a visit if you've not been before. There's a beautiful derelict chapel and sometimes an old time woodman turning table legs on a lathe made from a springy tree and a bit of string, or perhaps he's a ghost.

[littleEDfamily]

Maybe they are selling plots off-plan

[woodie]

apart from, its a great place to walk around, there usually some stalls,including i think grub and beer? im sure i remember drinking something. Best bit is the creepy small crypt that they have small ordered tours of. ie can be a queue. Some interesting names down there. You get a guided tour and questions if you wanna.

[Otto]

It's a fantastic woodlands walking place anytime worth a visit! great for kids...not the new part, but the old part.

xo, otto

[Bellenden Jo]

Yep, the guided walk around with the history and interesting stories and facts is really interesting (I want to say brings the place to life - but just can't!).

[spadetownboy]

im dying to go to that.

[SimonM]

The Birds of Prey are fun too - I still have a pic of me trying hard not to look panic-stricken at the Nepalese Eagle owl perched haughtily on my wrist. It's also a bit like wandering around one of the better Hammer House of Horror sets..."The Tomb of Ligeia" perhaps?

[Townleygreen]

I'd love to visit it - after all, it's the dead centre of town.

[taper]

not as lame as today's fair on goose green. And attracts some hilarious middle-aged goths. beatiful place.

[bawdy-nan]

Its been great when I've been. Nice for a wander around, lots to do - tea cakes etc and for me, the absolute highlight, beautifully turned out goths in full funeral regalia.

[louisiana]

The Friends' guided tours are excellent - those guys really known their stuff about the history, wildlife etc. Recommended.

[mightyroar]

the open day is great. as well as regular very informative tours there is a bug hunt. you find your bug in a little jar then take it to these bug expert folk and they identify it and you get a certificate.

there will be other low key craft stuff for kids as well as cakes and tea stall. and the place is really beautiful

[Moos]

I really like the way the signs start with 'Cemetary open day - all the usual attractions'. Makes me smile every time I walk past.

[Michael Palaeologus]

Taking dogs a walk up there is fun. You never know what they will find in the undergrowth.

[Ladygooner]

What date is the open day?

[mightyroar]

this Saturday I think

[Townleygreen]

as to the open day, you'll have to consult the bodies concerned...

[snorky]

Its the "dead centre " of Nunhead apparently

the walls around the place are because people are " Dying to get in " as well

etc

[mockney piers]

Here are some nice images we got when meeting there early one crisp spring morning

http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?q=nunhead&m=pool&w=64189439%40N00