Common Graves Tour of Brompton Cemetery 18 May 2024

Common Graves Tour of Brompton Cemetery 18 May 2024

What are Common Graves? Who is buried in them? Come and find out more with our guided tour.

By Friends of Brompton Cemetery

Date and time

Starts on Sat, 18 May 2024 14:00 GMT+1

Location

Friends of Brompton Cemetery, North Lodge East Wing

Old Brompton Road London SW5 9JE United Kingdom

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Refunds up to 1 day before event
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About this event

  • 2 hours

Walking through Brompton Cemetery you will have noticed all the grand monuments and mausolea. There are over 35,000 in the Cemetery! But what do you know of the common graves, shared by unrelated people?

Join our volunteer guide (and common grave expert) Maria for a fascinating exploration of the less famous residents of Brompton Cemetery.

Meet at the North Lodge, Brompton Cemetery (Old Brompton Road entrance)

Tickets are £10 per person plus £1.50 booking fee if reserved online, or turn up on the day with a donation.

Friends of Brompton Cemetery is a registered charity working to preserve and promote the historic Cemetery for today's community. We help to maintain the cemetery's buildings, monuments and landscape, and offer guided tours, an Information Centre and a varied programme of events and activities. We are all volunteers and appreciate your support.

Frequently asked questions

Where do we meet?

Meet your guide at the North Lodge Information Centre which is at the Old Brompton Road north end of the Cemetery.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts about 2 hours, though it depends on the group. Questions are welcome!

Are there cafe and toilet facilities?

Yes, there is a cafe opposite the North Lodge Information Centre where we meet, which sells drinks and light snacks, and has toilet facilities for the public to use.

How accessible is the tour?

All the paths are paved or firm, and level, so the walking is easy. There is some optional exploring around the graves.

How much does the tour cost?

Tickets are £11.50 (£10 per person plus £1.50 booking fee) if you reserve your place online, or make a donation on the day.

Who are the Friends of Brompton Cemetery?

The Friends of Brompton Cemetery work to preserve & promote the Cemetery as an historic site with a modern role. We help to maintain the cemetery's buildings, monuments & landscape, & encourage its use by the community. We offer guided tours, an Information Centre and other events.

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Friends of Brompton Cemetery

Friends of Brompton Cemetery is a registered charity working to preserve and promote the historic Cemetery for today's community. We help to maintain the cemetery's buildings, monuments and landscape, and offer guided tours, an Information Centre and a varied programme of events and activities. We are all volunteers and appreciate your support.