Brompton Cemetery
Brompton Cemetery
4.5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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- Fulham Broadway • 8 min walk
- West Brompton • 10 min walk
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- Traveller162014Leeds, United Kingdom1,731 contributionsGreat place to walk around and admireWalked around here one sunny morning with my friends Alex, Maddie and Ellie. What a lovely, atmospheric place it is to stroll around. Emily Pankhurst's grave was there, so we had a look at that, and we're shocked to see the only tribute to her was "wife of...". Shocking to see.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 15 October 2023
- Stephie LondonLondon, United Kingdom15 contributionsWell planned Open Day with friendly volunteersWent on 2024 Open Day, signed up for the tour. The tour was really good and informative. It's been on my list to visit for a long time and this was a good introduction. There was a good mix of stalls and the volunteers were really helpful and friendly. They do other tours during the year.Visited September 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 4 September 2024
- AlbyLory1Italy33 contributionsPerfect for taking your timeI spent some time there alone, and it turned out to be the perfect place for quiet reflection and introspection. The serene atmosphere, the beautiful old gravestones, and the sense of history all around make it a special spot to pause and connect with your thoughts. It’s a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of London, offering a unique opportunity to reflect on life, history, and oneself.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 12 September 2024
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Chis C
72 contributions
Oct 2019
Once very popular with cruising gay men from GAY BARS in earls court,now has a cafe BROMPTON entrance and visitor centre ..mainly used as a short cut to Fulham rd for C&W hospital..Could do with a few more seats ..Popular with dog walkers
Written 25 April 2020
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Paul Legate
United Kingdom21,879 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
Brompton Cemetery is the resting place of over 200,000 people. It was established in 1840 and is located in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and is managed by The Royal Parks. The Grade I listed cemetery is immense and covers 40 acres with over 35,000 gravestones and monuments. There are many notable people buried in the cemetery including Emmeline Pankhurst. Although we have been to to Brompton Cemetery many times in the past it is still a sight to behold and a visit is needed to feel the sense of scale of the place.
Written 7 February 2023
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Robin_K
Accrington, UK2,839 contributions
Sept 2022
I discovered this cemetary by chance when I was researching plans for my London visit and wanted to visit unusual places. I spent a lovely morning exploring. To get there, take the Wimbledon branch of the District line to West Brompton. When exiting the tube station, turn right and the cemetary is about 100 yards on the right.
There are various paths to meander around however the main one is a straight line directly to the chapel. The cemetary itself doesn't appear to be tended and that adds significantly to its character. Most interesting is the curved structures which stand above the catacombs. These are closed except for very rare occasions, when a tour may be possible. It is a very eerie feeling to descend the steps to the iron gates. You can just about make out the first of the tiers of shelves, each of which supports a coffin - many from the 19th century. Being that close to the deceased and actually seeing their physical coffin is a little eerie but also fascinating.
I saw lots of squirrels running around and the cemetary had a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere. There are plenty of benches and people would be sitting there calmly reading or eating a sandwich.
Entry is totally free and there is a small cafeteria near the main entrance.
There are various paths to meander around however the main one is a straight line directly to the chapel. The cemetary itself doesn't appear to be tended and that adds significantly to its character. Most interesting is the curved structures which stand above the catacombs. These are closed except for very rare occasions, when a tour may be possible. It is a very eerie feeling to descend the steps to the iron gates. You can just about make out the first of the tiers of shelves, each of which supports a coffin - many from the 19th century. Being that close to the deceased and actually seeing their physical coffin is a little eerie but also fascinating.
I saw lots of squirrels running around and the cemetary had a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere. There are plenty of benches and people would be sitting there calmly reading or eating a sandwich.
Entry is totally free and there is a small cafeteria near the main entrance.
Written 3 September 2022
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anteallachleicester
Honiton, UK1,794 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
What an amazing place!!!
So much history and artwork in one place.
Make sure you get an online guide to give you information as you walk around. There are some famous as well as extremely interesting tombs/burials here (including a time machine!).
Even the cemetery buildings here are stunning.
We visited early on a Sunday morning and wished we’d had a few more hours to explore. This place is huge!
Highly recommended.
So much history and artwork in one place.
Make sure you get an online guide to give you information as you walk around. There are some famous as well as extremely interesting tombs/burials here (including a time machine!).
Even the cemetery buildings here are stunning.
We visited early on a Sunday morning and wished we’d had a few more hours to explore. This place is huge!
Highly recommended.
Written 25 October 2021
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Ray
Staines, UK798 contributions
Jan 2021
One of 'The Magnificent Seven' cemeteries in the city. There's a long list of well known people who are buried here. Ironically its located in a upscale, posh and a hip area of London. It's in such a contrast to what's going on around it and personally I find it bit disrespecting that its managing organisation Royal Parks present it as one of the other parks and also I don't understand why they allow general public to use it as a shortcut and just cross through to Fulham High St like a walk in the park.
Grade I listed sites deserve more care than that.
Grade I listed sites deserve more care than that.
Written 29 January 2021
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Vanessa F
Netheravon, UK103 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Needed to spend time close to Chelsea harbour, having walked through the cemetery every day decided to take a detailed look at the 100 marked graves of significance. In particular Emmeline Pankhurst and Elizabeth Le Blonde, first english woman filmaker. Noted no plaque for playwright, screenwriter and Auther Terence Feely but blue plaque on his grave . Cafe at gate very good. Dr John Snow who cleared Cholera in London by introducing clean water fountains.Definatley knew something!
Written 29 July 2023
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Laura S
Geneva, Switzerland39 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Unlikely visit... but worth it.
The cemetery is somewhat remote from central London, but is easily accessible by bus.
When you enter this cemetery, you travel directly to the Victorian era.
The place is very quiet and ideal for a short walk (wide path). The cemetery is frequented by many sportspeople (joggers and cyclists), by dog walkers (fortunately, there are paths forbidden to dogs).. and by squirrels :)
The cemetery is somewhat remote from central London, but is easily accessible by bus.
When you enter this cemetery, you travel directly to the Victorian era.
The place is very quiet and ideal for a short walk (wide path). The cemetery is frequented by many sportspeople (joggers and cyclists), by dog walkers (fortunately, there are paths forbidden to dogs).. and by squirrels :)
Written 4 June 2024
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Traveller162014
Leeds, UK1,731 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Walked around here one sunny morning with my friends Alex, Maddie and Ellie. What a lovely, atmospheric place it is to stroll around. Emily Pankhurst's grave was there, so we had a look at that, and we're shocked to see the only tribute to her was "wife of...". Shocking to see.
Written 15 October 2023
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Stephie London
London, UK15 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
Went on 2024 Open Day, signed up for the tour. The tour was really good and informative. It's been on my list to visit for a long time and this was a good introduction.
There was a good mix of stalls and the volunteers were really helpful and friendly.
They do other tours during the year.
There was a good mix of stalls and the volunteers were really helpful and friendly.
They do other tours during the year.
Written 4 September 2024
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erebust
88 contributions
Aug 2023
Entered by chance, trying to reach Stamford Bridge Stadium.
It is a particular place that "kidnaps" you.
Walking here is truly relaxing and the presence of animals and wild flowers gives the place a unique charm.
Absolutely recommended to stop on a bench to look and listen to the surrounding environment.
It is a particular place that "kidnaps" you.
Walking here is truly relaxing and the presence of animals and wild flowers gives the place a unique charm.
Absolutely recommended to stop on a bench to look and listen to the surrounding environment.
Written 9 August 2023
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Can I visit the cemetery without taking a tour? Is there an admission fee?
Written 20 April 2017
There is no fee to pay to walk around the cemetery. It is unusual in that it is both a place for burials and a public park.
Written 20 April 2017
If I only have time for 1 cemetery should it be Brompton or Highgate? I am staying near Victoria Station in early April. Thank you, Nancy
Written 1 February 2017
Hi Nancy
As H19PPO points out Highgate is 45 mins away whereas Brompton is only 20 mins.
You would need to spend a day at Highgate to see most of it including the West Side - guided tours are available.and then refresh at High Tea of Highgate.
Brompton however also has its charms - not the least being its 28 listed memorials, the mysterious Egyptian influenced Courtoy monument which has been rumoured to be a working time machine, Emmeline Pankhurst and Richard Tauber's memorials to name a few.
And if you're lucky you might see the Brompron Bengal cat prowling.
Have a great time whichever one you decide to visit.
Written 2 February 2017
It is about 35min with the tube.
Written 27 July 2016
Brompton cemetery is next to West Brompton tube station, to get there from Euston you need to take the circle line to Gloucester Road and change to the District Line. Expect the journey by train to take around 45 mins in all. Euston is north of the city, whereas The cemetery is South west, too far to walk.
Written 26 July 2016
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