West Norwood Cemetery
One of London's 'Magnificent Seven' Victorian cemeteries, with a Greek Orthodox necropolis and dozens of listed monuments among the hillside mausolea.
- Hidden gem
- Price: Free
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Did you know
It has 69 Grade II and II* listed buildings and structures, including a Greek Orthodox necropolis (acquired by London's Greek community in 1842) with 19 listed mausoleums.
Local tip
The Friends of West Norwood Cemetery run guided tours every first Sunday of the month, plus some Saturday tours, booked through Eventbrite.
Finding it
- Address
- Norwood Road, West Norwood, London SE27 9JU
- Nearest station
- West Norwood (National Rail), 475 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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