Underground Tunnel Tour, Echoes of the Departed, Halloween

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Warstone Lane Cemetery | Birmingham, EN

Explore the underground single tunnel this Halloween! The meeting point is inside Warstone Lane Cemetery.
About this Event

Echoes of the Departed, Halloween Underground Tunnel Tour

Date: Sat 25 Oct

Time: Arrive at 12.45pm for 1pm tour.

Location: Warstone Lane cemetery, meeting point inside the cemetery

Meeting Point: here

Warstone Lane Cemetery catacomb single underground tunnel.

Come join us for a spooky adventure at Warstone Lane Cemetery! Get ready to explore this hidden underground tunnel and uncover the mysteries of the departed souls.

For one day only, come and explore and delve into the subterranean world of Warstone Lane Cemetery and discover beneath the former church its fascinating underground tunnel, leading to the semi-circular tiered catacombs.

As you explore, you'll hear the intriguing story of John Baskerville, the renowned printer and Japanner who experienced multiple burials. This tour will shed light on his remarkable tale. Discover the history and secrets of this fascinating location in person. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event!

The Birmingham Blitz, these catacombs were used as Air Raid shelters, along with neighbouring Key Hill catacombs, during WWII.


There will be one tunnel/ chamber open in the catacombs, and no human remains or coffins will be seen.

The duration of the tour is about 50 minutes or more, depending on Q & A that is encouraged.

Cemetery

  • We ask that you arrive 15 minutes before the Warstone catacomb tour commences to register your name and collect your admittance badge at the information stall/gazebo in Warstone Lane cemetery.

  • Only those with a ticket will be admitted
  • Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

  • Times slots for Warstone Lane Tunnel Tour will be released in stages for 11.00am: 12.00pm: 1.00pm: 2.00pm: 3.00pm time slots.

Additionally, Into the Shadows, Key Hill underground Catacomb Chambers Tours will be taking place at the same time and will be released in stages for 11.00am: 12.00pm: 1.00pm: 2.00pm: 3.00pm time slots.


  • Guided Tours of Key Hill cemetery catacomb chambers require booking separately.

Please book this separately, allowing at least one hour between tours, this will allow the duration of the tour, booking in at Warstone Lane cemetery, collection of your admittance badge, plus the walk to neighbouring Key Hill cemetery, with a steward who will escort the group to meet your guide.Events

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


  • We advise you to read the Frequently Asked Questions at the foot of this page before purchasing tickets.

  • 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.

  • There is a no-smoking policy in all Birmingham cemeteries.Your tour guide looks forward to welcoming you.

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

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. - 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.


Event Photos

Tourists are discovering the history of the former Church before entering the tunnel that led from the church to the semicircular catacombs.

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions at the foot of the page before purchasing tickets.


Event Photos

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions at the foot of the page before purchasing tickets.

Where is it happening?

Warstone Lane Cemetery, Vyse Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Tickets

GBP 8.30

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Friends of Key Hill  & Warstone Lane Cemeteries

Host or Publisher Friends of Key Hill & Warstone Lane Cemeteries

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Birmingham

The Reggae Brunch BHAM - Sat 25th October
Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm The Reggae Brunch BHAM - Sat 25th October

XOYO Birmingham

REGGAE BRUNCH
Halloween Fayre
Sat, 25 Oct at 12:30 pm Halloween Fayre

Highcroft Community Centre

HALLOWEEN
+Padel: This is the society
Sat, 25 Oct at 12:45 pm +Padel: This is the society

Core Padel

SPORTS TOURNAMENTS
NATWEST THRIVE PROGRAMME (BUILD FINANCIAL SKILLS)
Sat, 25 Oct at 01:30 pm NATWEST THRIVE PROGRAMME (BUILD FINANCIAL SKILLS)

Quayside Tower

NONPROFIT
Winter Wellbeing in Sutton Coldfield
Sat, 25 Oct at 01:30 pm Winter Wellbeing in Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church

PARADES HEALTH-WELLNESS
Over 30s Dayclub BIRMINGHAM -  Halloween special
Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm Over 30s Dayclub BIRMINGHAM - Halloween special

Rosies Birmingham

HALLOWEEN HALLOWEEN-PARTIES
Blues Club, Weekly Saturday Afternoons: Ellie Jones & the Giants
Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm Blues Club, Weekly Saturday Afternoons: Ellie Jones & the Giants

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath

ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCES
Ghosts of Birmingham: Outdoor Escape Game
Fri, 06 Jan at 03:30 pm Ghosts of Birmingham: Outdoor Escape Game

9 Navigation St

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ENTERTAINMENT
Lily & Lolly's Vintage & Craft Fair at The Shires, Moseley
Sun, 11 May at 12:00 pm Lily & Lolly's Vintage & Craft Fair at The Shires, Moseley

The Shires - Retirement Living - Moseley, Bimingham

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Birmingham City Freshers + Term 1 Season Ticket = 50+ EVENTS [Naughty Horse]
Sun, 14 Sep at 09:00 pm Birmingham City Freshers + Term 1 Season Ticket = 50+ EVENTS [Naughty Horse]

Multiple venues

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Uni of Birmingham Freshers + Term 1 Season Ticket = 50+ EVENTS [Naughty Horse]
Sun, 21 Sep at 09:00 pm Uni of Birmingham Freshers + Term 1 Season Ticket = 50+ EVENTS [Naughty Horse]

Multiple venues

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
INTO THE NIGHT! Masks, stories, ritual celebration in community
Thu, 16 Oct at 06:30 am INTO THE NIGHT! Masks, stories, ritual celebration in community

The Moseley Hive

ART WORKSHOPS
Cocktails on Canvas : Halloween Special | Sip and Paint | Sutton Coldfield
Thu, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Cocktails on Canvas : Halloween Special | Sip and Paint | Sutton Coldfield

Quinto Lounge

HALLOWEEN DAY-OF-THE-DEAD
SFG Dance Class: Halloween Edition \ud83c\udf83
Fri, 24 Oct at 05:00 pm SFG Dance Class: Halloween Edition 🎃

FABRIC

WORKSHOPS HALLOWEEN
Bingo Lingo - Halloween Special - House of Horrors
Fri, 24 Oct at 05:30 pm Bingo Lingo - Halloween Special - House of Horrors

Luna Springs Digbeth

BINGO HALLOWEEN
AirHop Birmingham ScAIRFest
Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm AirHop Birmingham ScAIRFest

Lifford Ln, Lifford Lane, B30 3DZ Birmingham, United Kingdom

HALLOWEEN TRIPS-ADVENTURES
HALLOWEEN EDITION 2025
Fri, 24 Oct at 09:00 pm HALLOWEEN EDITION 2025

Portrait Birmingham

HALLOWEEN PARTIES
PVT Affairs | Fright Factor
Fri, 24 Oct at 09:30 pm PVT Affairs | Fright Factor

44loungebirmingham

HALLOWEEN BUSINESS
Rehab Friday HALLOWEEN PART 1 @ Snobs Birmingham \ud83e\udd1f24\/10
Fri, 24 Oct at 09:30 pm Rehab Friday HALLOWEEN PART 1 @ Snobs Birmingham 🤟24/10

Snobs

HALLOWEEN ENTERTAINMENT

What's Happening Next in Birmingham?

Discover Birmingham Events