We’ll begin at the Grade I listed Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, the oldest purpose-built mosque in the United Kingdom.
Built in 1889 by Dr Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner in the late-Mughal style and beautifully restored in 2017, the mosque remains a landmark of spiritual and architectural heritage.
After exploring the mosque and its gardens, we’ll continue our day with a tour of Brookwood Cemetery, also Grade I listed, and home to many historic monuments to notable figures including Dr Leitner, the American artist John Singer Sargent, Sir Cosmo and Lady Lucy Duff Gordon (who survived the sinking of R.M.S. Titanic), and Dame Rebecca West, author, reporter and critic.
Schedule
11:00am – 1:00pm: Tour of Shah Jahan Mosque
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Lunch break and travel to Brookwood (6-minute train journey from Woking to Brookwood.)
2:30pm – 4:30pm: Tour of Brookwood Cemetery. Please meet at Brookwood train station for the start of the tour.
Please note that lunch and travel between Woking and Brookwood is not included in the ticket price. A train ticket will need to be purchased on the day, or in advance. Tickets are approximately £4.60 single / £5.50 return and the train ride is about 6 minutes.
Tickets
£25 Members / £33 Non-Members
Cancellation Policy
Refunds are available for cancellations made 7 or more business days prior to the event.
Accessibility
Shah Jahan Mosque: There are benches in the garden area. The site is wheelchair accessible, and toilets are available on site.
Brookwood Cemetery: Wheelchair and mobility scooter access is possible—please advise in advance if you require assistance.
