Open Day Tours of Brompton Cemetery, 7 September 2025
A 1-hour guided tour through Brompton Cemetery, discovering the history of the Cemetery and the stories of some of its residents.
Location
The Chapel, Brompton Cemetery
Brompton Cemetery London SW5 9JE United KingdomGood to know
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- In person
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About this event
During our Open Day, discover the history of Brompton Cemetery and learn about the extraordinary lives of some of the people buried here. Your volunteer guide will give you a great insight into this extraordinary Royal Park.
This is a shorter version of our standard Sunday afternoon tour, designed so that you can enjoy the Open Day activites as well as the tour.
Meet in front of the Chapel in Brompton Cemetery.
Tickets are also available on the day and can be purchased from the Open Day Tours desk in the Great Circle, just off the Central Avenue and a short walk from the Chapel. Please note that in the event of bad weather, tickets will be sold in the Chapel.
Car ParkingThere is no public parking available at Brompton Cemetery for our tours and events. Blue Badge holders may request a short-term permit at least three business days in advance of the tour or event by specifying:- The time and name of the tour or event they wish to attend.- The make, model and registration of their vehicle.- The name of the driver and their contact details (mobile number and email address).Please direct your request to events@brompton-cemetery.org.uk
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
The tour is £5 plus the Eventbrite booking fee.
Reserving a place guarantees that you get to go on the tour of your choice. There will also be some spaces available on the day on a first come, first served basis. We strongly recommend you pre book for the Catacomb tours.
The tour lasts 1 hour, giving you plenty of time to also do a Catacomb Tour and to enjoy the many Open Day attractions.
Meet your guide in front of the Chapel in Brompton Cemetery.
No, it does not, but there are also 25 minute Catacomb tours being offered on the Open Day. Reserve your tickets on Eventbrite.
All the paths are paved or firm, and level, so the walking is easy.
No, there is no parking at the Cemetery. Please consult Parkopedia. Blue Badge holders may request short-term parking by writing to events@brompton-cemetery.org.uk as described above.
Yes, there is a cafe opposite the North Lodge Information Centre which sells drinks and light snacks, and has toilet facilities for the public to use. There are also toilets in the Chapel which will be open for the Open Day.
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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