Heritage Event

Celebrating 180 years of the Old Southampton Cemetery – Walk

Sunday 10th May 1:50 pm

The Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC) are pleased and delighted to announce a significant milestone: in 2026, the Old Cemetery will mark its 180th anniversary.

To commemorate this special occasion, FoSOC will be hosting a celebration on May 10, 2026. The event will feature a variety of activities, including live music, informative talk (in the Non-Conformist Chapel) and guided walks, please note the walk is now booking only. There will displays highlighting the history and importance of the cemetery as well as Artworks from King Edwards VI School. Both chapels on the grounds will be open to visitors throughout the day.

The walk will be about the structure of the cemetery and its notables.

Please note the time of this walk might change due to the schedule of events during the day, please check nearer the time by contacting; – fosoc1846@googlemail.com