Highgate Cemetery...

We enjoyed a bank holiday weekend this past weekend in the UK, and finally had some decent spring weather in which to enjoy it. To make the most of the warmth and sunshine I met my friend K for a stroll and a picnic.

We started in Highgate village, with a plan to explore Highgate cemetery. The West Cemetery is Victorian and can be visited via a free guided tour. We chose to visit the East Cemetery, which dates from 1860. You can pay a small entrance free and then wander at will.

The cemetery is a very serene space. Beautiful and verdant, peaceful and atmospheric, and a very easy space to enjoy a quiet stroll.

Beautiful stone memorials...

...and dainty spring flowering...

After our visit we repaired to Hampstead Heath for a picnic and enjoy the rest of the afternoon...

We had such a nice day that we made a goal to plan some visits to other heretofore unexplored parts of London - any suggestions most welcome!