WW2 Interior catacomb tour in Warstone Lane cemetery 1pm for 1.15pm

Come join us for a special interior catacomb tunnel tour at Warstone Lane cemetery to commemorate an early V.E Day!

Explore the historical catacombs located inside Warstone Lane cemetery at Vyse Street, near Pitsford Street.

Learn about the history and significance of this unique location that civilians used as an Air Raid Shelter during WWII.

This is a rare opportunity to view the inside interior tunnel of the semi-circular catacombs Warstone Lane Cemetery.

Hidden Birmingham come and learn about the history of the semi-circular catacombs Warstone Lane Cemetery and why they were created.

Going further back in time and acquire the knowledge about the printer John Baskerville who died once but whose body was moved several times.

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 20 to 40 minutes depending on Q & A that is encouraged.

We ask that you arrive 15 minutes before the Warstone catacomb tour commences at 1.15pm to allow time to check in 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.

If you wish to book tickets for neighbouring Key Hill catacombs/ chambers interior tour, please book this separately allowing time between each tour and the walk to neigbouring Key Hill cemetery.

Check in for the Key Hill catacomb chamber tour is also at Warstone Lane for this one day only.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to delve into the past, of secret Birmingham.

Walking Tour with Natural Science Curator Lukas Large exploring the plants & fungi of the Jewellery Quarter how they were used in WW2. Time: 2pm-4pm
Requires booking separately.

The Friends will have a sales stall and an information stall to assist with burial plot numbers.

Also joining the Friends on the day is Birmingham Air Raid Remembrance Association

PLEASE view the “Frequently Asked Questions” on this page below the map.

Friends of Key Hill Cemetery & Warstone Lane Cemetery who are all volunteers, officially formed in 2004 and are the only group to care for the cemeteries as well as raising funds for damaged and broken graves aiding the Friends restoration fund. This is achieved via membership, guided cemetery tours, catacomb tours, talks and presentations, sales at open days and history fairs , plus donations ,this revenue aids the Friends Grave Restoration Fund for damaged & broken graves.

Thank you for supporting the Friends.