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Gunnersbury Cemetery

Also known as: Kensington Cemetery

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Gunnersbury Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Gunnersbury Cemetery, cemeteries in London

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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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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 Bridge0.6 km
Official site
www.rbkc.gov.uk

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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.
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.
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.