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Woodbury Park Cemetery - An introduction to a Victorian gem

Woodbury Park Cemetery, Woodbury Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9NH

  • 15 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

2024 is the 175th anniversary year of Woodbury Park so come and learn about the history of the cemetery and those who helped run it along with some of the local tradespeople who rest here.

Woodbury Park Cemetery opened in October 1849 when space in the town's first parish churchyard, Holy Trinity in Church Road, began to run out. Today, the cemetery is Grade II listed as an early example of a garden cemetery for the local Anglican congregation. Woodbury Park Cemetery is the final resting place of over 6,000 people from all classes and backgrounds of Victorian society; from paupers to priests and servants to shopkeepers. Come and learn about the many people that were involved in the running of the cemetery and served the local community who now rest here.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 15 September:
1000-1100

Location & directions

Woodbury Park Cemetery, Woodbury Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9NH

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The cemetery is built on a slope and is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. No onsite toilets. Please wear sensible shoes - some of the paths are uneven with visible tree roots.

Additional information

No parking at the cemetery but there is on road parking in the roads nearby.

Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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