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Brompton Cemetery

A Victorian cemetery managed by The Royal Parks, with a colonnaded Great Circle and central chapel, open free to walkers daily and known for its wildlife and graves including Emmeline Pankhurst and Dr John Snow.

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Brompton Cemetery, a Victorian cemetery managed by The Royal Parks, with a colonnaded Great Circle and central chapel
Photo: Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Did you know

Beatrix Potter lived nearby and may have borrowed character names such as Nutkins and McGregor from headstones here, though this has not been confirmed.

Local tip

Free; opens at 7am daily and closes between 4pm and 6pm depending on the season (Royal Parks 2026 timetable). The North Lodge cafe and a volunteer-run information centre are on site.

Finding it

Address
Fulham Road, London SW10 9UG
Nearest station
Fulham Broadway (Tube), 551 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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