Brompton Cemetery, London

Name: Brompton Cemetery
Address: Fulham Rd, London, SW10 9UG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7352 1201

#196 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Nestled in the heart of West London, Brompton Cemetery stands as a serene and historic oasis amidst the urban sprawl. Established in 1840, this Grade I listed garden cemetery is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries of London and is managed by The Royal Parks.

Spanning 39 acres, Brompton Cemetery is not only a final resting place for over 35,000 monuments, but it is also a cherished green space for locals and a fascinating destination for visitors. The cemetery's architecture and layout reflect the Victorian fascination with death and the afterlife, featuring a central chapel resembling the basilica of St. Peter's in Rome, flanked by colonnades and an impressive main entrance.

As a conservation area, Brompton Cemetery is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, providing a habitat for wildlife and a tranquil spot for a leisurely stroll. It is an active cemetery, with burials still taking place, and it also functions as a public park.

For history enthusiasts, Brompton Cemetery serves as an open-air museum, housing the graves of notable figures such as suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, pioneering surgeon Joseph Thomas Clover, and Chelsea Football Club founder Gus Mears, among others. The cemetery often offers guided tours, allowing visitors to delve into the stories of those interred there and the cemetery's rich heritage.

Alternative names: Established: 1839 (185 years ago)Area: 39.04 acres (0.061 mi²)Graves: 35 thous.Coordinates: 51°29'6"N, 0°11'27"W

Address

Fulham RdKensington and Chelsea (Redcliffe)London SW10 9UG United Kingdom

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+44 20 7352 1201

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Day trips

Brompton Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Earls Court Exhibition Centre, The White Horse, Battersea Bridge, The Troubadour.

0.4 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London
11 min walk • Earls Court Exhibition Centre was a major international exhibition and events venue just west of central London. At its peak it is said to have generated a £2 billion turnover for the economy.
0.8 miSW
Nightlife
The White Horse, London
22 min walk • The White Horse is a pub in Parsons Green, Fulham, London, known colloquially by many as "The Sloaney Pony", a reference to the "Sloane Rangers" who frequent it. It is a popular and busy pub which is featured in many good guides.
0.8 miE
Bridge
Battersea Bridge, London
22 min walk • Battersea Bridge is a five-span arch bridge with cast-iron girders and granite piers crossing the River Thames in London, England. It is situated on a sharp bend in the river, and links Battersea south of the river with Chelsea to the north.
~1400 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Troubadour, London
7 min walk • The Troubadour at 263–267 Old Brompton Road in Earls Court, established in 1954, is one of the last remaining coffee houses of its era in London and although it has expanded over the years to incorporate the two buildings either side the original, the original coffee house...
~740 ftSW
Bridge
Battersea Railway Bridge, London
4 min walk • The Battersea Railway Bridge is a bridge across the River Thames in London, between Battersea and Fulham. Owned by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, it links Battersea to the extreme north-east part of Fulham, known as Chelsea Harbour or Imperial Wharf, a 21st-century-rebuilt area on the south side of Chelsea Creek.
~1420 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Chapel at College of St Mark and St John, London
7 min walk • The Chapel at the College of St Mark and St John is a Grade II listed building at 349a Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW10 9TW.
0.6 miN
Nightlife
Prince of Teck, London
15 min walk • The Prince of Teck is a Grade II listed public house at 161 Earls Court Road, Earls Court, London. It was constructed in 1868 for the Child family, by the builders Huggett and Hussey.
0.9 miNE
Nightlife
Zetland Arms, London
23 min walk • The Zetland Arms is a pub in South Kensington, London, on the corner of Old Brompton Road and Bute Street. It dates from the mid-1840s. The pub is one of the few surviving original buildings from when this area was first developed.
0.4 miSW
City hall
Fulham Town Hall, London
11 min walk • Fulham Town Hall is a municipal building on Fulham Road, Fulham, London. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.6 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Cuthbert's, London
16 min walk • St Cuthbert's, Philbeach Gardens, is a Grade I listed Anglican church at 50 Philbeach Gardens, Earls Court, London SW5. The Church was built 1884–87, designed by the architect Hugh Roumieu Gough, son of Alexander Dick Gough.
~1470 ftNW
Bridge
Lillie Bridge, London
8 min walk • Lillie Bridge is a road bridge that links Old Brompton Road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea with Lillie Road in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. It crosses two railways: the West London Line on the London Overground and the Wimbledon branch of the London Underground at West Brompton station.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Brompton Cemetery open?

Brompton Cemetery is open:

Monday 8 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 7 pm
Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
Friday 8 am - 7 pm
Saturday 8 am - 7 pm
Sunday 8 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Brompton Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Battersea Railway Bridge, London (4 min walk), Redcliffe Square, London (7 min walk), The Troubadour, London (7 min walk), Our Lady of Dolours, London (7 min walk).

How to get to Brompton Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brompton Cemetery:

Bus

Redcliffe Street • Lines: 328, C3, N31 (3 min walk)
Old Brompton Road • Lines: 328, C3, N31 (6 min walk)

Metro

West Brompton • Lines: District (7 min walk)
Fulham Broadway • Lines: District (9 min walk)

Train

Imperial Wharf (20 min walk)

Ferry

Chelsea Harbour Pier • Lines: Rb6 (23 min walk)
Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (28 min walk)