Cemeteries · London
Gunnersbury Cemetery
Also known as: Kensington Cemetery
In or near Tyburn.
Gunnersbury Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Bridge · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gunnersbury Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1929. Address: 143, Gunnersbury Avenue. Also known as: Kensington Cemetery. Coordinates: 51.4947°, -0.2853°.
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Official information
Gunnersbury Cemetery is a burial ground located in the London Borough of Ealing. It serves as a historical site where visitors can explore the graves and memorials of notable individuals.
From the Wikipedia article
Gunnersbury Cemetery, also known as Kensington or New Kensington Cemetery, is a cemetery opened in 1929. Although it is owned and managed by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, it is geographically located within the London Borough of Hounslow, at 143 Gunnersbury Avenue in Acton.
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Background
History
A triangle of land between the Gunnersbury Avenue and the Great West Road, part of the Gunnersbury Park, was bought in 1925 from the Rothschild family by the Royal Borough. The cemetery was founded soon afterwards, in 1929, on the former parkland.
Visiting
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- Coordinates
- 51.4947, -0.2853
- District
- Hounslow
- Parish
- Hounslow, unparished area
- Postcode
- W3 8LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hammersmith and Chiswick
- Established
- 1929
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Bridge — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.rbkc.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w9401371 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Gunnersbury Cemetery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gunnersbury Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 8933.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Gunnersbury Park Mock Gothic Ruins
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Gunnersbury Park Museum
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Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion
Museums · 0.5 km
Gunnersbury Park Arch
Follies · 0.6 km
Gunnersbury
Chapels · 0.6 km
Dog
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gunnersbury Cemetery?
- Gunnersbury Cemetery is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W3 8LF), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
- What is Gunnersbury Cemetery?
- Gunnersbury Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gunnersbury Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode W3 8LF.
- When was Gunnersbury Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1929.
- Who owns Gunnersbury Cemetery?
- Gunnersbury Cemetery is owned by Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
- Is Gunnersbury Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Gunnersbury Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gunnersbury Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W3 8LF.