London Road Cemetery, Coventry

Name: London Road Cemetery
Address: Coventry, United Kingdom

#40 among attractions in Coventry

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Facts and practical information

London Road Cemetery is a 17-hectare cemetery in Coventry, England, designed by Joseph Paxton and opened in 1847. ()

Established: 1847 (177 years ago)Coordinates: 52°23'47"N, 1°29'54"W

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South Coventry (Cheylesmore)Coventry United Kingdom

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London Road Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Coventry Cathedral, Butts Park Arena, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, St Michael's Victory over the Devil.

0.9 miNW
Church, Architecture
Coventry Cathedral, Coventry
23 min walk • Coventry Cathedral stands as a poignant emblem of resilience in the heart of Coventry, England. Officially known as the Cathedral Church of St Michael, this architectural marvel tells a tale of destruction and rebirth, making it a must-visit for any tourist seeking...
1.3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Butts Park Arena, Coventry
35 min walk • Butts Park Arena is a versatile stadium situated in the vibrant city of Coventry, England. Known primarily as the home ground of the Coventry Rugby Football Club, this venue has become a focal point for sports enthusiasts and visitors to the city alike.
0.8 miNW
Arts and local history and culture displays
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
21 min walk • Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a museum, art gallery, records archive, learning centre, media studio and creative arts facility on Jordan Well, Coventry, England.
0.9 miNW
Monuments and statues
St Michael's Victory over the Devil, Coventry
23 min walk • St Michael's Victory over the Devil is a 1958 bronze sculpture by Jacob Epstein, displayed on the south end of the east wall outside of the new Coventry Cathedral, above the steps leading up from Priory Street to the cathedral's entrance and beside the stained glass of John Piper's bowed baptistry window.
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Bars and clubs
Bulls Head Ground, Coventry
29 min walk • Bulls Head Ground is a cricket ground in Coventry, West Midlands. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1848, when Coventry played an All-England Eleven.
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Entertainment
SkyDome Arena, Coventry
30 min walk • The Coventry Skydome is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Coventry, England.
0.9 miNW
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Coventry
25 min walk • Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, is a parish church of the Church of England in Coventry City Centre, West Midlands, England. Above the chancel arch is an impressive Doom wall-painting.
0.9 miW
Memorial
Coventry War Memorial, Coventry
23 min walk • Coventry War Memorial stands at the centre of War Memorial Park, to the south of the city of Coventry in England. The memorial is a tapering tower 87 feet high, completed in 1927. It was restored in 2011, and designated as a Grade II* listed building in January 2013.
0.8 miNW
City hall
Council House, Coventry
22 min walk • The Council House, Coventry is a Tudor Revival style civic building which acts as the meeting place of Coventry City Council and was built in the early 20th century. It is a Grade II-listed building.
0.9 miNW
Neoclassical architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Drapers' Hall, Coventry
22 min walk • Drapers' Hall is a historic building in the Cathedral Quarter of Coventry built in 1832 by the Drapers' Company, a large trading guild in Coventry. The present building is believed to the third guildhall on the site.
0.7 miN
Street
Gosford Street, Coventry
19 min walk • Gosford Street is one of Coventry's most historic streets, located on the edge of the city centre, just beyond the inner ring road. Far Gosford Street is one of the few streets in Coventry that survived modernization, dilapidation and the Blitz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to London Road Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include The Charterhouse, Coventry (10 min walk), Stoney Road Allotments, Coventry (14 min walk), CLM Church, Coventry (15 min walk), Coventry Zoo, Coventry (16 min walk).

How to get to London Road Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to London Road Cemetery:

Bus

London Rd / Bar Rd • Lines: X18 (3 min walk)
Daventry Rd / The Mount • Lines: 21, 21A, 41, 60 (6 min walk)

Train

Coventry (18 min walk)