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Nunhead Cemetery

FONC Cabin, Nunhead Cemetery, Linden Grove, London, Greater London, SE15 3LP

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Chapel and crypt visits provide a rare opportunity to learn more about the Anglican chapel and the crypt beneath. There will also be general cemetery tours on both days and a woodland walk on the Sunday. Homemade refreshments will be available.

Nunhead Cemetery, a Grade II* Victorian burial ground, is one of London's 'Magnificent Seven' cemeteries and is of historic and ecological importance. Set on a hillside, the 52 acres of Nunhead Cemetery provides a green breathing space offering peace and tranquillity at the heart of London's Borough of Southwark. Stroll a few metres away from the Main Avenue along any of the curved paths into the woodland away from the bustle and sounds of the city. There, amongst the trees, you will find the story of the nineteenth century written in stone. Imposing tombs contrast with the tumbling headstones and carved angels peer through a covering of ivy. At the top of the site is a wonderful view of the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral. Nunhead may be a cemetery but it is one where nature gives it a life during each passing season.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
1300-1700. Cemetery Tours: 1400 & 1500. Chapel and crypt visits: 1330, 1415, 1500 & 1545.
Sunday 15 September:
1300-1700. Woodland walk: 1400. Cemetery Tour: 1500. Chapel and crypt visits: 1330, 1415, 1500 & 1545.

Location & directions

FONC Cabin, Nunhead Cemetery, Linden Grove, London, Greater London, SE15 3LP

Directions:
Direct trains from London Victoria and London Blackfriars to Nunhead station which is less than 10 minutes walk away. P12 and 78 buses pass the far end of Linden Grove and 343 and 484 buses pass near to Limesford Road - all are less than 10 minutes walk from the respective Cemetery gates.
Contact on day:
Jane Hart
Telephone number:
+447764600693

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Cemetery tours and woodland walk are around 90 minutes in duration. Chapel and crypt visits are around 20 minutes in duration Children must be accompanied by adults for crypt visits. Crypt is not wheelchair or pram accessible

Additional information

Homemade refreshments will be available. There will be a publications and enquiries desk

Max no of people per tour:
30
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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