Question 1

Where do we meet?

Accepted Answer

Inside Warstone Lane cemetery nr memorial garden bench's. Warstone Ln cemetery is incorrectly listed as Brookfields cemetery on some modern-day online maps. (Warstone Lane cemetery has red railings, neighbouring Key Hill cemetery has black railings)

Question 2

How do I get to Warstone Lane cemetery

Accepted Answer

Getting here: Train and Tram stops at the Jewellery Quarter Station in Vyse Street , Hockley Bus 8a, 8c and 101 from Birmingham city centre to Chamberlain clock at Warstone Lane walk to Vyse Street, Bus 16 &74 to Great Hampton Street. Car – Multi-storey car park in Vyse Street.

Question 3

Do I have to arrive early?

Accepted Answer

Please arrive by 11.50am to check in with your guide, for the tour to commence @ 12noon. If you find that you are unable to join us it would be helpful to let us know , please send an email via the website www.fkwc.org this will be passed on to the tour guide & will prevent delays to the tour

Question 4

What is the duration of the tour?

Accepted Answer

Duration of Warstone Lane cemetery tour is about one and half to two hours depending on Questions & Answers that are encouraged. If you have booked a neigbouring Key Hill cemetery tour at 2pm, the duration of the tour is about the same.

Question 5

Do you have facilities in the cemetery?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, there are not no facilities in either Warstone Lane cemetery or neigbouring Key Hill cemetery. There are several, cafe's, bars and restaurants nearby. A toilet is hired for Open days only

Question 6

Are the tours suitable for the less abled?

Accepted Answer

These tours are not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Both cemeteries have uneven ground. There are several steps in both cemeteries.

Question 7

Are there any concessions for cemetery tours & catacomb tours?

Accepted Answer

Cemetery Tours no charge for those who hold a current membership, contact the Friends for a ticket. There are no concessions for catacomb tours that are held during Open Days.

Question 8

Do cemetery tours include viewing the interior catacomb ?

Accepted Answer

Cemetery tours include the history of the cemetery, the residents & history of the catacombs. - Viewing the interior catacomb tours are separate events usually held in May, July, Sept & Oct.. Catacomb tours are much shorter.  The interior catacombs are closed during the winter & spring months.

Question 9

What dates are the interior catacomb tours?

Accepted Answer

Interior catacombs tours of both Warstone Lane & Key Hill are rare events, usually held in May, July, Sept & Oct. Wise to click on “ Follow” on this Eventbrite page, to be automatically notified of future listings. The catacombs are closed during the winter & spring months. www.fkwc.org

Question 10

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

If you need to cancel your booking, you can do so yourself via your confirmation order, and request a refund up to 7 days before the event, less the booking fee. We regret that we are unable to do this for you.

Question 11

Can I swap or change my ticket?

Accepted Answer

We are unable to swap or change tickets for  tours, including the time slots for you. If you need to cancel your booking, you can do so yourself via your confirmation order. Afterwards, you may re-order subject to the availability of tickets.

Question 12

Are the cemetery  tours suitable for children ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Children under 16 years of age are required to be with an adult who has also purchased a ticket. For some cemetery tours, there is no charge for children, subject to availability  ( this does not include catacomb tours on Open  Days_

Question 13

Are dogs allowed on Tours ?

Accepted Answer

Only assisted dogs, please contact the Friends www.fkwc.org

Question 14

Can I FILM in the cemeteries and /or catacombs?

Accepted Answer

If attendees wish to video then prior permission must be sought from Film Birmingham and a Filming Request Form applied for well in advance. https://filmbirmingham.co.uk/filming-application-form/

Question 15

What dates are the Friends cemetery tours ?

Accepted Answer

Cemetery tours are on the second Sunday of the month except for December. Warstone Lane at 12 noon, Key Hill at 2pm. Meeting point is in each cemetery. Duration of each cemetery tour is just under 2 hours each. Thursday Evening Tours are held during the spring and early summer

Question 16

Do you make a profit from the tours?

Accepted Answer

No, All revenue from the Friends of Key Hill & Warstone Lane tours, talks & presentations, membership, plus sales & donations are for the Friends Grave Restoration Fund, to repair damaged & broken graves. www.fkwc.org

Question 17

Who are the Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery?

Accepted Answer

The Friends who are volunteers,  care for the cemeteries &  raise funds for damaged & 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 etc.

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