Residents and visitors are being invited to step back in time and explore one of the city’s most historic landmarks, as a free guided walk returns to Cathays Cemetery later this month.
Taking place on Sunday 26 April at 11am, the two hour heritage walk will guide attendees through the cemetery’s historic grounds, uncovering stories of the people who helped shape Cardiff over more than 160 years.
Participants will meet at the chapels near the Fairoak Road entrance, before setting off on a journey through the site, which first opened in July 1859.
Since then, more than 224,000 burials have taken place at Cathays Cemetery, including a number of notable figures from across the city’s history such as former mayors, shipping magnates and prominent local families.
The very first burial was Maria Dolores DePico, the 25 year old daughter of the Spanish Ambassador to Cardiff, marking the beginning of the cemetery’s long and significant history.
Previous attendees have praised the guided tours, describing them as “really interesting” and “well worth joining”, with others calling the experience both “very interesting and moving”.
The free event offers a chance to discover Cardiff’s rich past in a unique setting, while learning more about the people and stories behind one of the city’s most important heritage sites.
The walk is expected to last approximately two hours and is open to anyone interested in local history.
