Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Key Hill cemetery interior catacomb chambers

sat17may1:30 pm2:30 pmKey Hill cemetery interior catacomb chambers1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Key Hill Cemetery, Cemetery Ln, Birmingham B18 5PB Event Organized ByFriends of Key Hill & Warstone Lane CemeteriesEvent Type Tours, Talks and Walks

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Explore the interior catacomb chambers of Key Hill Cemetery in this exclusive event. Meeting Point Warstone Lane cemetery.

Birmingham Tour: Key Hill Interior catacomb tour, meet in Warstone Lane cemetery

Key Hill Interior Catacomb Chambers

Location: The meeting point is at the Friends Information gazebo inside the neigbouring Warstone Lane cemetery at 1.10pm to check-in and collect your admittance badge. a steward will walk with the group to meet your guide in Key Hill cemetery.

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  • Come join us for a unique exploration of Key Hill Cemetery Interior Catacomb chambers tour for a unique experience .
    Find out about the history of the Key Hill catacombs and why they exist, discover the hidden secrets of the catacombs, and learn about the history of this historic location and the connection to the author Washington Irving ( Sleepy Hollow & Rip Van Winkle)These chambers were used as Air Raid Shelters during WWII.

    Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a curious explorer, or simply looking for a memorable experience, this Key Hill Cemetery tour promises to be a captivating adventure. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the past and immerse yourself in Birmingham’s fascinating heritage.

    Don’t miss out on these unique opportunities to delve into Birmingham’s fascinating history!

  • We ask that you arrive 20 minutes before the Key Hill tour commences at 1.20pm to register your name and collect your admittance badge at the information stall/gazebo in Warstone Lane cemetery here
  • ALL TOURS on this day only will leave from the Friends Information Stall in Warstone Lane cemetery after you have collected your admission badge.
    This Key Hill catacomb tour involves walking from Warstone Lane cemetery to Key Hill cemetery downhill and uphill.
  • BEFORE purchasing tickets, please read the Frequently Asked Questions at the foot of each booking page, below the map.
  • Only those with a ticket will be admitted.
  • Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
  • Times slots will be released in stages for 11.30am: 12.30pm: 1.30pm: 2.30pm time slots.
  • If you have booked tickets for both Warstone Lane interior catacomb and Key Hill interior catacomb tours, ensure that you allow time for booking in , at the stall, the duration of the tour, plus the walk from one venue to the other with one of our Stewards.
    It is wise to leave one hour clear between tours.
  • FILMING in the cemeteries and /or catacombs.
    If attendees wish to video then prior permission must be sought from Film Birmingham and a Filming Request Form applied for well in advance.
    https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/filming-application-form/ 
  • There is a no-smoking policy in all Birmingham cemeteries* If you later find that you are unable to join us it would be helpful if you let us know either by following the – “view and manage your order online link “ in your confirmation email, and then selecting your order or by sending an email www.fkwc.org – this will be passed on to the Tour Guide and will prevent any delay to the start of the event should the guide be waiting for you.

    Your tour guide looks forward to welcoming you.

    We thank you for supporting the Friends, all revenue is for grave restoration.

ALL TOURS on this day only will leave from the Friends Information Stall in Warstone Lane cemetery after you have collected your admission badge.
This Key Hill catacomb tour involves walking from Warstone Lane cemetery to Key Hill cemetery downhill and uphill.

Ensure you read the Frequently Asked Questions at the foot of this page before purchasing tickets

Warstone Lane cemetery catacombs were used as Air Raid Shelters during WWII, The Birmingham Blitz.

Ensure you read the Frequently Asked Questions at the foot of this page before purchasing tickets

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Time

May 17, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

Key Hill Cemetery

Cemetery Ln, Birmingham B18 5PB

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