January 20, 2026
Bristol Walk Fest: Discover what makes a good gravestone and the amazing materials they're made from.
January 20, 2026
First grave purchased in Arnos Vale. Brought Gas light to Bristol
January 20, 2026
Philanthropist known as ‘the modern Mary Carpenter’.
January 20, 2026
February 2, 2026
TALK: A fascinating look at the outbreak of plague that devastated the world in the 1300s.
March 10, 2026
ONLINE TALK: Explore how Highgate Cemetery has appeared in film and TV—from horror to Dickens adaptations—and what these portrayals reveal about the cemetery’s history, writers, and cultural reputation beyond its “vampire” image.
March 16, 2026
ONLINE TALK: Exploring the story of the Hancock family, travelling fairground showpeople of the West Country, and the challenges of researching their lives before the advent of online records.
March 16, 2026
ONLINE TALK: An illustrated talk tracing the rise of cremation in Britain from the first cremation in 1885 to modern trends such as direct cremation and water cremation.
April 8, 2026
TOUR: Discover fascinating facts and top tree tips.
