The West London and Westminster Cemetery Company, as it was known, was established in 1836 and then opened in 1840 to the design of Benjamin Baud. Regarded as one of the finest Victorian Metropolitan cemeteries in the country, it has a formal layout with a central avenue leading to a chapel based on St Peter's Basilica in Rome. Amongst its shady walks are over 35,000 monuments - many of historical importance.
Buried at the cemetery are people from all walks of life, including thirteen holders of the Victorian Cross, Chelsea Pensioners and the community of West London. The cemetery provides a rare haven of peace, beauty and tranquillity.
After the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, London became the world's commercial capital. Its population increased from 1 million in 1800 to over 2.6 million by 1850. Consequently the inadequate sanitary conditions led to endemic disease and the existing burial grounds were unable to cope. Parliament authorised the establishment of seven commercial cemeteries around London, of which Brompton is an outstanding example. It was known as the West of London and Westminster Cemetery.
The Brompton Cemetery opens at 8:00 am everyday. Closing times vary throughout the year. View closing times for the Brompton Cemetery.
South Gate off Fulham Rd. North Gate off Old Brompton Rd
Tube:
West Brompton - District Line (Wimbledon branch)
Bus:
14, 74, 190, 211, 328, 414, 430, C1, C3 all operate near Brompton Cemetery
Parking available on site for grave grant holders only.
A Cemetery guide book is available for £4.99 from the Chapel Office
on weekdays (excluding Bank Holidays).
The Royal Parks, Chapel Office, Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Road, London. SW10 9UG
T. +44 (0)20 7352 1201
F. +44 (0)20 7352 1201
bromptoncemetery@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk
In an emergency phone 999
A non-emergency within the Royal Parks call 101
You can also report a crime online at www.online.met.police.uk
The West London and Westminster Cemetery Company, as it was known, was established in 1836 and then opened in 1840 to the design of Benjamin Baud. Regarded as one of the finest Victorian Metropolitan cemeteries in the country, it has a formal layout with a central avenue leading to a chapel based on St Peter's Basilica in Rome. Amongst its shady walks are over 35,000 monuments - many of historical importance.
Buried at the cemetery are people from all walks of life, including thirteen holders of the Victorian Cross, Chelsea Pensioners and the community of West London. The cemetery provides a rare haven of peace, beauty and tranquillity.
After the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, London became the world's commercial capital. Its population increased from 1 million in 1800 to over 2.6 million by 1850. Consequently the inadequate sanitary conditions led to endemic disease and the existing burial grounds were unable to cope. Parliament authorised the establishment of seven commercial cemeteries around London, of which Brompton is an outstanding example. It was known as the West of London and Westminster Cemetery.
The Brompton Cemetery opens at 8:00 am everyday. Closing times vary throughout the year. View closing times for the Brompton Cemetery.
South Gate off Fulham Rd. North Gate off Old Brompton Rd
Tube:
West Brompton - District Line (Wimbledon branch)
Bus:
14, 74, 190, 211, 328, 414, 430, C1, C3 all operate near Brompton Cemetery
Parking available on site for grave grant holders only.
A Cemetery guide book is available for £4.99 from the Chapel Office
on weekdays (excluding Bank Holidays).
The Royal Parks, Chapel Office, Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Road, London. SW10 9UG
T. +44 (0)20 7352 1201
F. +44 (0)20 7352 1201
bromptoncemetery@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk
In an emergency phone 999
A non-emergency within the Royal Parks call 101
You can also report a crime online at www.online.met.police.uk
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The West London and Westminster Cemetery Company, as it was known, was established in 1836 and then opened in 1840 to the design of Benjamin Baud. Regarded as one of the finest Victorian Metropolitan cemeteries in the country, it has a formal layout with a central avenue leading to a chapel based on St Peter's Basilica in Rome. Amongst its shady walks are over 35,000 monuments - many of historical importance.
Buried at the cemetery are people from all walks of life, including thirteen holders of the Victorian Cross, Chelsea Pensioners and the community of West London. The cemetery provides a rare haven of peace, beauty and tranquillity.
After the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, London became the world's commercial capital. Its population increased from 1 million in 1800 to over 2.6 million by 1850. Consequently the inadequate sanitary conditions led to endemic disease and the existing burial grounds were unable to cope. Parliament authorised the establishment of seven commercial cemeteries around London, of which Brompton is an outstanding example. It was known as the West of London and Westminster Cemetery.
The Brompton Cemetery opens at 8:00 am everyday. Closing times vary throughout the year. View closing times for the Brompton Cemetery.
South Gate off Fulham Rd. North Gate off Old Brompton Rd
Tube:
West Brompton - District Line (Wimbledon branch)
Bus:
14, 74, 190, 211, 328, 414, 430, C1, C3 all operate near Brompton Cemetery
Parking available on site for grave grant holders only.
A Cemetery guide book is available for £4.99 from the Chapel Office
on weekdays (excluding Bank Holidays).
The Royal Parks, Chapel Office, Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Road, London. SW10 9UG
T. +44 (0)20 7352 1201
F. +44 (0)20 7352 1201
bromptoncemetery@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk
In an emergency phone 999
A non-emergency within the Royal Parks call 101
You can also report a crime online at www.online.met.police.uk
