Highgate Cemetery reviews
Wonderfully atmospheric place to unwind for a bit. Despite it being so well-known, I've rarely seen more than several other visitors each time I've been here, so it's very peaceful and not at all spooky (during the day!)
by bobbypants "top london reviewer" (54 reviews), 16 Jun 2007
by bobbypants "top london reviewer" (54 reviews), 16 Jun 2007
In the early 60s I lived on Swain's Lane with my grandparents and remember when cosmonauts Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereschkova visited Carl Marx's grave in Highgate Cemetary. I was very young, but I remember the convoy of cars, and was close enough to actually shake hands with Yuri Gagarin when his car stopped at the foot of Highgate Hill for him to greet the crowd. Heady days indeed!
by Kosonoy, 23 Feb 2007
by Kosonoy, 23 Feb 2007
The cemetery is wonderful but the experience of visiting is marred by the proprietors aggressive pursuit of donations (even after you have paid an entrance fee). It is a shame they have to do this.
by Anonymous, 28 Feb 2006
by Anonymous, 28 Feb 2006
Well worth seeking out. As well as the various celeb tombs, there are many family plots here which tell their own stories. It's a good place to come and reflect and get away from things.
by ChristianA (14 reviews), 25 Jun 2004
by ChristianA (14 reviews), 25 Jun 2004
Trivia tip: Did you know Karl Marx is buried here? This is a nice little place to hangout and get some peace and quiet.
by Gabe (25 reviews), 08 Mar 2004
by Gabe (25 reviews), 08 Mar 2004
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