Kensal Green Cemetery, London

Name: Kensal Green Cemetery
Address: Kensal Green Cemetery Harrow Road, London, W10 4RA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7904 495012

#441 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Kensal Green Cemetery is a cemetery in the Kensal Green area of North Kensington in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. Inspired by Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, it was founded by the barrister George Frederick Carden. The cemetery opened in 1833 and comprises 72 acres of grounds, including two conservation areas, adjoining a canal. The cemetery is home to at least 33 species of bird and other wildlife. This distinctive cemetery has memorials ranging from large mausoleums housing the rich and famous to many distinctive smaller graves and includes special areas dedicated to the very young. It has three chapels and serves all faiths. It is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries in London. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1832 (192 years ago)Graves: 65 thous.Coordinates: 51°31'42"N, 0°13'32"W

Address

Kensal Green Cemetery Harrow RoadKensington and Chelsea (Golborne)London W10 4RA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 7904 495012

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Day trips

Kensal Green Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portobello Road, Wormwood Scrubs, Electric Cinema, St Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

1.3 miSE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Portobello Road, London
35 min walk • Portobello Road, nestled in the vibrant heart of Notting Hill in London, United Kingdom, is an iconic shopping district renowned for its bustling market and eclectic charm. This historic street stretches for nearly two miles, offering an array of shopping experiences...
0.8 miSW
Park
Wormwood Scrubs, London
20 min walk • Wormwood Scrubs, known locally as The Scrubs, is an open space in Old Oak Common located in the north-eastern corner of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in west London.
1.2 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Electric Cinema, London
32 min walk • The Electric Cinema is a cinema in Notting Hill, London. One of the oldest working film theatres in Britain, it became Britain's first black-owned cinema in 1993, and remained black-owned until it was sold in 2000.
~1800 ftW
Cemetery
St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, London
9 min walk • St Mary's Catholic Cemetery is located on Harrow Road, Kensal Green in London, England. It has its own Catholic chapel.
1 miNW
Park
Roundwood Park, London
25 min walk • Roundwood Park is a public park in Willesden, London, measuring a total of 26.5 acres, or approximately 10.27 hectares. It was originally known in the 19th century as Knowles Hill, or Hunger Hill Common Field, and after much work by Oliver Claude Robson, became the Roundwood Park known to the public today.
1.4 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Matthew's Church, London
35 min walk • St Matthew's Church is an Anglican parish church in Willesden in the London Borough of Brent. It is situated on the corner of St Mary's Road and Fawcett Road in Willesden. It was built between 1900 and 1906, designed by W. D. Caröe and is a Grade II listed building.
1.4 miSE
Church
St Peter's, London
37 min walk • St Peter's Notting Hill is a Victorian Anglican church in Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London. Designed in the classical style by architect Thomas Allom, work was begun in 1855 and completed in 1857.
1.1 miNE
Cemetery
Paddington Old Cemetery, London
30 min walk • Paddington Old Cemetery is a civic cemetery that opened in 1855. It is located in Willesden Lane, Kilburn, in the London Borough of Brent. It is also known as Paddington Cemetery or Willesden Lane Cemetery. It is Grade II listed, Entry Number:1001542.
1.2 miS
Park
Hammersmith Park, London
32 min walk • Hammersmith Park, known to many locals as "The BBC Park" is a public park in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It includes a Japanese Garden, a gated children's play area, tennis courts and football pitches run by Play Football.
1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Brands, London
27 min walk • The Museum of Brands in London examines the history of consumer culture from Victorian times to the present day. The museum was set up as a registered charity in 2002, and is now located at 111-117 Lancaster Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 1QT.
1.3 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
All Saints Notting Hill, London
33 min walk • All Saints Notting Hill is a Church of England parish church in Talbot Road, Notting Hill, London. It is a Victorian Gothic Revival stone building with polychromatic decoration. The west tower has five stages with the stump of a spire, and the chancel has paintings by Henry Holiday.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kensal Green Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, London (9 min walk), Little Wormwood Scrubs, London (10 min walk), Dissenters' Chapel, London (11 min walk), Emslie Horniman's Pleasance, London (19 min walk).

How to get to Kensal Green Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kensal Green Cemetery:

Bus

Kensal Green Station • Lines: 18, N18 (4 min walk)
St Mary's Cemetery • Lines: 18, N18 (5 min walk)

Metro

Kensal Green • Lines: Bakerloo (5 min walk)
Willesden Junction • Lines: Bakerloo (22 min walk)

Train

Kensal Rise (13 min walk)
Brondesbury Park (28 min walk)