Brighton General Cemetery
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Whether you are an arts aficionado, a military or history buff or just love the mystery of a murder, come for a walking tour of the Brighton General Cemetery and be introduced to its many colourful characters and their stories.
What's On
Join us for a guided walk to learn about the interesting people buried within the walls of the cemetery, and learn why the cemetery is a historical place of local, state and national importance.
Additional informational booklets and pamphlets will be available to purchase.
Children's Activities
The tour includes a visit to the first cemetery burial of a 10-month-old girl and a gentle discussion of how Victorians had high infant mortality. Children 16 & under should be always supervised within SMCT grounds.
Images: (1) The Lodge. (2) Tours of interesting people. (3) Military Buffs. All photos: Brighton Cemetorians Inc
Important Details
Tour/event summary information
Saturday 27 July
Open access for self-guided tours 10am-3.30pm
Tours run 10am, 12pm + 2pm
Running for 50 minutes in groups of 20
Bookings
No bookings required. Tour group capacity is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meeting Point
Free unrestricted parking is available on North Road & Hawthorn Road. Meet your tour guide by The Lodge at the centre of the cemetery. Self-guided walk notes are available at The Lodge. Sensible footwear is required due to the historical uneven paths.
Accessibility
Partially wheelchair accessible, Accessible parking nearby, Step-free access
There are toilet facilities with grab bars, though they are not easily accessible by wheelchairs. The historical paths are not always wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair. Alternate routes may be available by emailing us at info@brightoncemetorians.org
