#Elul is a month of renewal – a moment to pause, look inward and reach across generations as we prepare spiritually for the High Holy Days. Our gates will be open to welcome visitors. Join short guided walks, or take time to visit loved ones in a peaceful historic setting.

#OnThisDay 16 Sept 1959, Beatrice Miriam Viscountess Samuel (née Franklin) was buried at Willesden. A philanthropist & social worker, she co-founded the West Central Jewish Girls Club & led the Union of Jewish Women. Wife of statesman Herbert Samuel, she is buried beside him.

A gentle walk at Willesden Jewish Cemetery can be so refreshing! This tranquil, garden-like setting offers smooth paths and benches amid quiet greenery – perfect for a slow, restorative stroll. Here, you can walk at your own pace – perhaps bringing a friend along to chat.

📍Special Event: Blooms & Beyond: Jewish Food, Family and Legacy Sunday 2 November 14:00 - 16:30. Join us for a special afternoon celebrating Jewish history, Jewish food and remarkable lives laid to rest in Willesden Jewish Cemetery. shorturl.at/Jrw9I #JewishHistory

🍎✨ Rosh Hashanah is here — the Jewish New Year! Shana Tovah – wishing you a happy, healthy and sweet new year! House of Life Heritage Centre at Willesden Jewish Cemetery will be closed 22 - 24 September. For more information on opening hours, visit willesdenjewishcemetery.org.uk/opening-times

🚨 Final reminder! Don’t miss Journeys to Brent this Sunday, 28 Sept, 2pm Join us for a guided walk and exhibition uncovering the stories of Jewish migration and community in Brent. Explore identity, resilience and belonging through historic photos, artefacts and personal tales.

Stressed from work? Swap your desk for a walk in a leafy hideaway! Willesden Jewish Cemetery is a serene escape from the city’s bustle, close to London transport links. Research shows even a short walk in nature can slash stress and lift your mood - take yours today! #wellbeing

Discover & Unwind 🌿 Take a gentle stroll through history Join our volunteer guides for a relaxed 50-min walk at Willesden Jewish Cemetery — full of stories, calm paths & peaceful gardens. ☕ Hot drinks | ♿ Accessible | 🚗 Free parking

#OnThisDay, 12 Oct 1880, Sarah Rachel Levison — Madame Rachel — died in Woking jail. Once London’s most notorious beautician, she sold cosmetics, promising clients they’d be “Beautiful for Ever.” Twice jailed for fraud, she rests in an unmarked grave at Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

Our Death Café is back! Join us on Tues, 18 Nov, for a friendly and meaningful discussion over a hot drink and cakes. This non-judgmental space, led by a compassionate facilitator, welcomes those who are ready to engage openly in conversations about death. Book on the website.

For stories celebrating Jewish history, Jewish food and remarkable lives join us on Sunday 2 Nov for our special event: Blooms & Beyond: Jewish Food, Family and Legacy, featuring a talk by Pam Fox and a guided walk of walk exploring stories of enterprise, resilience and business

Stories Beneath the Trees 🌿 History comes alive on every path Hear stories of scientists, musicians, philanthropists & a Chief Rabbi who fought the white slave trade — all resting in our beautiful grounds. Sunday, 26 Oct, 11 am ☕ Hot drinks | ♿ Accessible | 🚗 Free parking

A Walk for Every Step 🚶gentle, meaningful, inspiring 📍Sunday, 26 October, 11 am Our Gentle Guided Walk offers a welcoming way to experience Willesden Jewish Cemetery’s beauty and history — even if you find walking longer distances difficult. 🎥 a short video ☕hot drinks

#OnThisDay, 22 Oct 1821, Marion Hartog (née Moss) was born, poet, author & editor of The Jewish Sabbath Journal, the first Jewish women’s periodical. With her sister Celia, she co-wrote some of the first books by Jewish women. Marion died in 1907 and is buried at WJC

Join us for the ✨Stories from the House of Life ✨ walking tour, bringing Jewish heritage to life through remarkable stories and architectural landscape. Next walk: Wednesday, 12 November, 11 am 👉shorturl.at/cqmN8 #WillesdenJewishCemetery #JewishHistory #CemeteryTour

#OnThisDay, 6 Nov 1918, Staff Sister Dorah “Bunny” Bernstein, a South African military nurse, died aged 29 of Spanish Flu days before WWI ended. Dorah was praised for her winning personality and devotion to duty. Buried with full military honours at Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

On 2 Nov we welcomed author & social historian Pam Fox, who shared the story of Blooms, the family-run restaurant, a kosher dining icon. Her talk, based on Noshstalgia: The Blooms’ Story 1920–2010, explored food, memory & migration. Thank you, Pam! pamfoxbooks.square.site

We are proud to be home to the UK’s first national Jewish War Memorial, honouring those who gave their lives in the two World Wars. It has recently been cleaned by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and is looking spectacular in preparation for this year's #RemembranceSunday

☕ Death Café at Willesden Jewish Cemetery Join us for tea, coffee, cake and open honest conversation about death. 📍 Tuesday, 18 November, 14:00 – 16:00 🎟️ Booking essential | Free entry | Free onsite parking #WillesdenJewishCemetery #DeathCafe

Find a moment of peace among the golden trees of Willesden Jewish Cemetery. Wander through history, breathe in the stillness and discover beauty in reflection and nature. 🍁 Discover the calm of Willesden this autumn. Photo: Peter Thompson #LondonParks #urbancemetery