Open Day : Herbal Heritage - Medicinal and other Uses of cemetery plants.

Brompton Cemetery is not just a place for the dead. It is full of life too. In this tour you will learn about the flora of the Cemetery, how these herbs and plants have been used over the ages, and the folklore and stories they feature in.

Your volunteer guide, Roy Vickery, is an experienced researcher and lecturer on plant folklore. Following his career as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, he continues to serve as a Scientific Associate there. He has also held significant senior roles at the South London Botanical Institute and the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. He has collected, and written about, plant folklore for over four decades, producing some 130 publications on plantlore. We are very lucky to have him lead this tour! More at https://www.plant-lore.com/the-compiler/

Meet at the North Lodge, Brompton Cemetery (Old Brompton Road entrance).

Car ParkingThere is no public parking available at Brompton Cemetery for our tours and events. Blue Badge holders may request a short-term permit at least three business days in advance of the tour or event by specifying:- The time and name of the tour or event they wish to attend.- The make, model and registration of their vehicle.- The name of the driver and their contact details (mobile number and email address).Please direct your request to [email protected]

Friends of Brompton Cemetery is a registered charity working to preserve and promote the historic Cemetery for today's community. We help to maintain the cemetery's buildings, monuments and landscape, and offer guided tours, an Information Centre and a varied programme of events and activities. We are all volunteers and appreciate your support.