Q: What cafés and kiosks are in the cemetery?

Brompton Cemetery has one main café - Café North Lodge .

Question 1

What are the cemetery opening hours?

Accepted Answer

The pedestrian gates open at 7am and close at seasonal times throughout the year. This week's opening hours, and any public notices relating to temporary closures (due to cemetery events or maintenance, for example) can be found on the Brompton Cemetery web page.

2025 opening times
You can view the 2025 opening times for Brompton Cemetery here.

Question 2

What are the closest public transport links to the cemetery?

Accepted Answer

Brompton Cemetery is well served by a range of different public transport services:

Train
The closest mainline station is West Brompton - located just metres from the north gate of the cemetery. The station is served by services from Southern and TfL's London Overground line.

Tube
You can travel to Brompton Cemetery via the District (Earls Court, West Brompton or Fulham Broadway) underground line. Each station is less than 10 minutes' walk from the cemetery.

Bus
There are plenty of options for getting to the park by bus. Use an online planner from TfL or Google to prepare for your journey.

Cycle
Cycling to Brompton Cemetery has never been easier. There are a wealth of marked cycleways passing through and around the park. Full details can be found on the TfL website.

Question 3

How big is the cemetery?

Accepted Answer

Brompton Cemetery is approximately 16 hectares (39 acres) in size, and is the largest of the 'Magnificent Seven' - seven large private cemeteries created in London during the 19th century to reduce overcrowding in existing parish burial grounds. The cemetery's perimeter is approximately 1.1 miles long. You can view or download the park map here.

Question 4

Is the cemetery still in use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Brompton Cemetery remains a working cemetery and information on burial services can be found on the Brompton Cemetery Services page - along with information on pricing. For enquiries please complete an online enquiry form or call directly on 0300 061 2172.

Question 5

What is the cemetery's history?

Accepted Answer

Brompton Cemetery was established in the 19th century as one of London's 'Magnificent Seven' cemeteries, and was designed by architect Benjamin Baud.

More information on the cemetery's history can be found here.

Question 6

Is car parking available?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles are not permitted in Brompton Cemetery except on cemetery business.

If you plan to arrive by car you will need to find alternative locations nearby. These can be found on information sites such as Parkopedia, and will charge for the duration of your stay.

Question 7

Can I cycle in the cemetery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, cycling is permitted within Brompton Cemetery, but only along the Central Avenue. All other paths around the cemetery are strictly 'no cycling'. The cemetery is a peaceful place for nature and quiet contemplation, so please be considerate and give space to other cemetery users and the cemetery's wildlife. Pedestrians have priority at all times.

You can check permitted cycleways on OpenStreetMap.

For more information view Cycling in The Royal Parks.

Question 8

What cafés and kiosks are in the cemetery?

Accepted Answer

Brompton Cemetery has one main café - Café North Lodge.

Question 9

What sports facilities are in the cemetery?

Accepted Answer

As a place of quiet reflection we do not allow sports in the cemetery grounds. Running is permitted as long as ample space is given to other visitors.

Question 10

Do The Royal Parks have a shop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a permanent shop located by the Boat House in Hyde Park which is open all year round. We are open from 10am-6pm, 7 days a week.* In addition, during warmer months our mobile 'pop-up' shops tour the central parks with a curated selection from the range.

We also now have an online shop with free postage for orders over £50.

*Opening hours vary slightly throughout the year. Please check the shop webpage for current times.

Question 11

What do the Royal Parks shops sell?

Accepted Answer

The Royal Parks shops offer a unique ranges of gifts, homewares, prints, books and garden accessories, as well as beautiful keepsakes to take home as a memento of your visit. Take your time and browse seasonal collections and year-round favourites.

Visit the Hyde Park shop Visit the online shop

Question 12

Are The Royal Parks shop products sustainable?

Accepted Answer

Sustainability and addressing climate change are at the heart of everything we do.

We ensure that products have been ethically sourced and sustainably produced by local artisans and UK businesses where possible.

In our shop in Hyde Park, all of the fixtures are made from recycled, upcycled and reused materials. When you order online the packaging you receive your products in are made from recycled materials and can be recycled again at home (even the tape!).

We strive for transparency with our responsible approach to evaluating the sourcing and production processes of our products. We collaborate with partners who share our values, ensuring they adhere to fair labour practices and ethical standards.

You can read about our approach to sustainability online.

Question 13

Do I need to keep my dog on a lead?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times within the cemetery grounds, and may only use the designated paths indicated on park signage. Full details of areas where dogs are not allowed are listed in our Dogs in The Royal Parks policy document.

Commercial dog walkers
Commercial Dog Walking Licences are not available for Brompton Cemetery.

Question 14

Can I feed the wildlife in the cemetery?

Accepted Answer

No. Feeding birds and animals in the parks does more harm than good. You can learn more about why this is, and how you can help us in caring for their wellbeing here.

Question 15

How can I contact the cemetery office?

Accepted Answer

Getting in touch with park offices is quick and easy and all enquiries are handled by our dedicated Visitor & Park Support team.

Online
Simply complete the short online enquiry form and your question(s) will be passed to the most appropriate staff member. To ensure an efficient service, please check that you have provided the following information:

Park
Subject
Your name
Your email address
Your enquiry

Contacting the police in an emergency
For police assistance, please call 101 for non-emergencies, and 999 for emergencies. You can also report a crime online.

Cemetery services
Brompton Cemetery is a working cemetery and information on burial services can be found on the Brompton Cemetery Services page - along with information on pricing. For enquiries please complete an online enquiry form or call directly on 0300 061 2172.

Question 16

Who do I contact about lost property?

Accepted Answer

To report lost property, please contact our Visitor and Park Support Team via their online contact form with the following information:

Your contact details
A description of the item
Date and time when the item was lost
Location (if known) where the item was lost

If the property has been found by staff or handed in to us we'll let you know.

Question 17

Who do I report a crime in the cemetery to?

Accepted Answer

To report criminal activity in the cemetery you should contact the police. For non-emergencies call 101, and for emergencies call 999. You can also report a crime online.

Question 18

Can I run personal training sessions in the cemetery?

Accepted Answer

No. Brompton Cemetery is not available as a location for personal training or group fitness sessions.

Fitness training licences are only available for Hyde Park, The Regent's Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. They are not available for St. James's Park, Kensington Gardens, Victoria Tower Gardens or Brompton Cemetery.

Detailed information about fitness training licences can be found here , along with an online application form.

Question 19

Do I need a permit to shoot photos in the cemetery?

Accepted Answer

If you are filming/photographing by yourself on a mobile phone or action camera for purely personal use then no you don't need a permit to film/photograph in the cemetery. However, for all other purposes you will need to obtain a filming or photography permit from The Royal Parks charity. Full information and online application forms can be found here.

Question 20

Can I have a picnic in the cemetery?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no open space suitable for having picnics in Brompton Cemetery.

Question 21

Can I hold an event in the cemetery?

Accepted Answer

Every year, we welcome small events to Brompton Cemetery, including requests for The Chapel, a Grade II* listed building in the heart of the cemetery. Applications for such events are considered by our dedicated Parks Events team. To find out more, and submit an application click here. At least six weeks’ notice is required.

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