Amazing! This Victorian burying ground is beautiful, atmospheric and historic. It's thick with bushes and trees, and clustered with amazing gravestones and tombs. There are large paved paths, but also tiny trails between the trees and stones. Some stonework lies in toppled piles. You can see the resting places of Karl Marx, Douglas Adams, and many others. It costs £3 to get in. A map and directory of some of the famous people buried there costs £1. Both are very much worth it. I could wander and sit in here for hours. read more

Such a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. You have to visit the west part of the cemetery on a tour but the knowledge from the guides is well worth it. Interesting to find out that there was fashion for tomb and headstone decoration with a part of the cemetery showing that influences from Ancient Eqypt were popular at one time. Wear some sturdy shoes as the cemetery is quite overgrown and could be a bit slippery underfoot. read more

I lived near here for a few years and visited the cemetary a few times at different times of the year with friends who wanted to see an unusual part of London. It's quite interesting to see the different feel you get simply by going in the spring as opposed to the autumn, and each guide focuses on different parts of the place, history and graves. You learn (and see) something new each time. The cemetary is in two sections. The newer Eastern part has a few famous people buried in it, including Karl Marx and George Eliot. Admission includes a photo pass. The Western section is seen by guided tour only. This is the older Victorian section, and you get a sense of how the Victorians thought of death is so different from modern day. Depending on your guide, you may see the graves of Michael Faraday, the Rosetti family, Elizabeth Siddal or Radcliffe Hall (to name but a few). The Egyptian Avene and Circle of Lebenon are both impressive sites and as you walk deeper (and higher-the cemetary is on the side of a hill), you may think that you are no longer in London due to hearing wildlife and little traffic noise. It's well worth a trip to Zone 3 to see this Victorian gem (and you can check out the pubs and shops of Highgate Village when you are done), just be sure to get your timing right so you don't miss the last tour of the day! read more

A haunting place. But very tranquil, too. Seek out the grave of Douglas Adams, and ask yourself why someone has put little toy dolphins on his headstone... "So long, and thanks for all the fish". read more

This gets lots of positive reviews I went and I suppose I am giving it 3/5 because that's the most I would ever give any cemetery. So the low downas far as cemeteries go it's as good as they get (I guess). But I just don't think they are that great. Given the whole death thing! read more

It may seem an odd place to go for a visit unless you know someone buried here, but Highgate cemetery is much more then a line of tombstones. First off, everything is green. There are trees everywhere, and secondly, there are all manner of interesting burial tombs, graves and mausoleums. The combination of the two makes for an extremely peaceful, serene atmosphere. Its like walking through an abandoned, overgrown city in some places.Take one of the guided tours and you'll find the burial locations of some of the most influential people to have ever lived. Well worth the visit. read more

Forgive me, as this is probably going to the wankiest review ever written on yelp, but I came here last year just to check it out and had one of the most emotional days of my life. some of the tombstones have some of the most beautiful and touching words on them, there was an old married couple buried together and that just completely broke me, i was also listening to lana del rey 'blue jeans' on repeat for about 2 hours. It was a beautiful sunny day in May and I just wandered around the cemetery for hours and hours. This is a really good place to get some thinking done. or if your in the arts somewhere to get some creative inspiration. read more

i asked my friend if she wanted to visit highgate w/ me on saturday, and she thought i was morbid and politely declined. however, this is a really beautiful place to visit. take a tour so that the guide can tell you stories of all the interesting people who are laid to rest here (including george elliot, karl marx, and many women's rights activists, among others). we only saw the east cemetery, but there is a whole other side that you can also visit as well. read more

This place is totally worth the lengthy trek up the hill! It's beautiful and amazing! The little map of notable graves doesn't begin to cover the people who are buried there- if you can do some research before you go do and plan your visit a bit better. Marx is there and a ton of other people who are politically significant. It's amazing to see so many old tombstones near the brand new ones. I hope it will be kept up- so many of the graves are unable to be seen due to the growth of trees and bushes, etc. I didn't have a guided tour- maybe that would be a better way to see it. I went with dear friends and we had a lovely time. You could totally spend a whole day there. It was very relaxing and wonderful to be amongst the headstones. read more

This was beautiful and fun, the tour with Malcolm was perfect, he is very knowledgeable and friendly. It was slightly over cast and quite windy today, making the tour that much more fun. Will define toy come back read more

What a beautiful cemetery, so full of old and new, elaborate and simple gravestones. The big draw here is that Karl Marx is buried here, in the East Cemetery, along with George Eliot and several other people of varying levels of fame. I went on a rainy Sunday morning, determined to finally go despite the rain. And it was much more lovely once the sun came out a couple hours later and danced on the gravestones through the trees, but it's still beautiful in the rain too, and quieter. The West Cemetery tour is interesting. There are some other pretty and completely free cemeteries in London, but this is one of the biggest and most notable. read more

Beautiful cemetery. Came here for a walk as we were in the area. We did both parts and our total walk which was relaxing was about 2 hours. Beautiful headstones. The leaves were starting to change color which was a bonus for us. read more

If you want to add some spookyness to your day, take a tour of Highgate. It's a bit of a hike from the bus routes but suck it up, it's worth the trek. We got there a bit early and paid the $3 to tour the east side first. So many great photo-ops here. We found Douglas Adams grave on accident :) When it was time for our reserved tour of the west side we got in line with the others and waited for our name to be called. I was a little irritated by the tour guide, I'm not gonna lie. Her tone of voice made it seem like she didn't really want to be there. I really wish we had a bit more freedom to walk about and take pictures. I wasn't interested in the facts of the cemetery, I just wanted to take cool/spooky photographs. the trick is to linger in the back of the group as long as you can and wait til others are out of the shot ;) Bring some good walking shoes and an umbrella (just incase). read more

The tour of the West side of the cemetery was the best thing we did our entire time in London. The cemetery is gorgeously (and purposely) overgrown and filled with a rich history of London. Honestly, Père-Lachaise was kind of a let down in comparison. read more

Really cool cemetary with so many headstones. Of course it's famous for the burial of Karl Marx (that statue is awesome!). I believe for a student the Eastern area is £2, and £3 for adults. The woman who took our money was really friendly and helpful. She showed us a small map that I believe you generally have to pay for to show us the best way around the cemetary to hit all the good bits :) One of those places I'd love to be at nighttime (I love creepy stuff ;D), because the sheer amount that's there plus how overgrown everything is. If you like cemeteries and history, don't worry :P You'll love this place. read more

I know it sounds weird to say it feels good to be at a cemetery, but this place is absolutely awesome! I visited it on a hot summer day and it felt like a secret garden rather than place of eternal rest. With all these victorian tombs embraced by ivy and green labyrinth of trees covered in moss. Definitely worth visiting. read more

if you want to know the real victorian london, then come here. Victorians loved to preen and wanted to show their wealth even after death. the west side is so vast you need a tour guide to get around. most go to the east side just to look at karl marx' tomb (he isnt even laid to rest here). . The catacombs and the cedar tree sprouting from the top is a wonderful sight. the tours around are hourly and you may be lucky to get the devoted Mrs Jean Pate who is the chair lady of the Highgate trust. read more

This is one of the few reasons why i came to London. This is history and then some. It might be a little creepy to some people, but this shows you how people thought of death in the Victorian era. read more

Most exciting scene, especially the old part of the cemetery. Many movies they have shot in here. You could get lost in the wild jungle of plants, graves and statures. Probably the most beautiful cemetery in the whole world. read more

A wonderful place to visit. Some of the East Cemetery is more modern and for me less interesting and I avoided Karl Marx on principle! The West Cemetery is by far the best section. It is wonderfully surreal and can only accessible by Tour. It is somewhere where visitors left to their own devices might get lost for days or find a quiet corner to chip off souvenirs, so I fully understand why its tours only! The Egyptian-Style circular Tombs built round the spectacular Lebanon Cedar Tree are famous from many films and it is a delight to visit them 'for real'. The cemetery try to balance the needs of the architecture with the needs of the prolific wildlife which depend on this refuge within the city. The price for the tour is reasonable for the quality of what you see, especially for those wanting to take some inspiring photos. The West Cemetery is so vast that you can't see it all. Wear stout shoes or boots for the West Cemetery and as with all outdoor sights, remember to take a waterproof coat or brolly! And don't forget your camera! I've been and will return! read more

One of the most famous cemeteries in the UK is well worth a visit, particularly when rain enhances the atmosphere. We saw the tomb of Karl Marx, of course, but there is so much more to experience. read more

I would have enjoyed this more if I hadn't have been turned away the day before by an extremely officious woman as we had - only just- missed the last tour of the day, in fact we could see everyone walking away but she wouldn't let us in. It is a fascinating place, not at all depressing or morbid as I thought it might be. Some beautiful architecture. read more

Me and my kids love this graveyard, if your ever in London this place is a must see

Befor all cemetry seem to me very cold, after reading these comments, I will certainly visit. I am so currious in advance.

Great place for a wonder on a sunny sunday

Most amazing place ever!!! I was taken back to Victorian times, and had very good time with my husband. We went to West part, you need to buy ticket, but believe me, money worth spent. I would recommanded to all my friends! read more

Great place to think!

One of my favourite places to stand alone with myself. Gorgeous scenery!

Who knew how entertaining can a cemetery be. Okay, first I must admit that I am a huge Sherlock Holmes fan and know a lot about the books, the characters, the author, etc. Imagine my astonishment when I found out that just a few minutes away from where I live is buried the inspiration for Moriarty. I had to visit this place no matter what. I convinced a friend of mine to visit it with me and ended up looking for the grave the whole day, but at the end we were rewarded and found it. I must admit this was a really fun day and I might even come back again in search for other celebrities graves. Totally worth a visit! read more

Yes, you do want to book the £12 tour to Highgate West. If you do, your entry to Highgate East is included, otherwise the self-guided tour of the eastern side is £4 on its own. We so enjoyed our very wry and knowledgeable guide, and while the likes of Douglas Adams and Elgar rest in the eastern portion, the architecture and history of the western side is something else. It's very easy to spend several hours touring both and it is a beautiful place. read more

Without a doubt the best graveyard in the world . Its like a little piece of the Hammer Horror movies broke out into the real world . I like to peep through the railings and see it in patches . It feels like I'm getting a glimpse into another world . read more

A wonderful place, a serene and calm oasis from London life. Extremely interesting tours of the West side from a wide variety of dedicated and knowledgeable volunteer guides and a beautiful relaxing space on the East side. Fascinating. read more

I love this place. The beautifullest cemetery from hole England!

What can I say: a lovely and evocative place to wander of an afternoon. And next to my very favourite park in London, Waterlow Park with Lauderdale House read more

Incredibly interesting place to visit, so much history in a surreal atmosphere. Perfect place to have a stroll on a Sunday afternoon especially as it's adjoining Waterlow Park, N19... try it! read more

Loved it. Dont just go and see Karl Marx, but take the time to visit the massive cemetery across the road which is wonderfuully evocative. oh, and definitely take a camera. some of my favourite shots were taken there:) read more

nice and peaceful place..