The Friends of Southampton
Old Cemetery (FoSOC)

The Cemetery was originally to be provided with two chapels – Church of England and Nonconformist, and a Lodge for the curator. Later a Jewish Chapel was added.

Cemetery

Welcome to ‘The Friends of the Southampton Old Cemetery’

We are a group of enthusiasts interested in the history, wildlife and maintenance of the Old Cemetery in Southampton, Hampshire UK – a Grade II* listed cemetery.

FoSOC was founded in 2003 by John Avery, Veronica Tippetts and Geoff Watts and has two major aims:

  • To uphold the original purpose of the Cemetery, which is to be a place of reflection and remembrance of the people buried there.
  • To support the ecological aims of the adjoining Southampton Common (a Site of Special Scientific Interest), and to treat it with the same care.

Events

During Spring, Summer and Autumn there will be at least one heritage event and one wildlife event each month. In addition our conservation work continues throughout the year.

Booking is advisable for all the walks. All walks last approximately 90 minutes, good shoes recommended, and a donation is very welcome.

Events

Upcoming Events

Conservation

Christmas Birds of Lake and Cemetery

Thursday 28th December 10:30 am
Conservation

How to Identify Trees in Winter

Saturday 13th January 1:30 pm
Conservation

A Focus on Mosses and Ferns

Sunday 18th February 2:00 pm
Conservation

Become a Friend of Southampton Old Cemetery

Membership is open to anyone interested in the Cemetery and who support our aim to balance conservation with the need to protect its heritage and social history.

Membership

Latest News

Get in touch with The Friends of the Southampton Old Cemetery