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Nunhead Cemetery

Linden Grove, London SE15 3LP, United Kingdom

Nunhead Cemetery
Cemetery
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FW6X+XX London, United Kingdom
+44 20 7525 5600
fonc.org.uk
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Eduardo Martín
Eduardo Martín
One on the magnificar Seven. It islike a jungle cemetery
Susan Gustave
Susan Gustave
A woodland oasis. A place to walk and find solitude, whilst listening to the many birds who call it home. On a clear day a wonderful view across London's skyline.
Aaron Ghastkill
Aaron Ghastkill
Part of the magnificent 7 and in my opinion it is number 7 of the list.

Having said that, the cemetery is still beautiful with its winding paths and some interesting stones but it feels very samey and lacking the gorgeous character that the other 7 really shine with.

The architecture of the temple on the way is is beautiful but it’s under construction as is a lot of the cemetery right now. It has great views over London on a clear day...not on a cold and snowy one.

It’s lovely and overgrown in parts, but very unkept on some paths which are horrifically prone to flooding, which is not great at all but does make for some interesting flooded graves.

Has many many broken and scattered grabs which I’ve not really seen else where.

Overall I’ll be back on a sunny day but otherwise it barely scrapes into the magnificent 7 in my opinion.
Susie Michael
Susie Michael
Having heard so much about this cemetery, I finally decided to visit. It would be difficult to explain just how beautiful it is! I can say, if you haven't yet been it is well worth visiting!
One of the 'Magnificent 7' cemeteries which were originally private,( established in what was then the outskirts of Central London) A Victorian cemetery filled with gothic features, enormous tombstones, a beautiful Chapel and pathways leading off to smaller ones scattered amongst the wooded areas where you will find numerous graves (with many in total disrepair.) Eventually abandoned and vandalised, it closed in 1969. Southwark bought this cemetery for £1 and it reopened in 2001, with parts being restored by Friends of Nunhead Cemetery and help with a lottery grant. It is a haven for wildlife, with acres for exploring, walking and taking in the architecture. Best to check closing times as I'd say it would take on a whole new dimension after dark! 👻✨
Bruce Thomas
Bruce Thomas
One of the great London cemetery's definitely worth a day trip.
SJ McKinnon
SJ McKinnon2 years ago
What a wonderful place. We visited to try and find a grave of a relative (no luck) but wandered around for about 2 hours. Nature has reclaimed this incredible space, it is clearly a haven for wildlife, with an abundance of bird song. There are some really ornate gravestones and memorials.

There are a number of benches where you can just sit and soak up the peace. It seems a reasonably popular area for dog walkers and walkers alike. There is some parking outside the cemetery
E tradecom (e-tradecom)
E tradecom (e-tradecom)2 years ago
Great victorian cemetery for a walk. Perfect if you have a dog. You can go for a run in the cemetery in summer. Nice chapel. Good view to the city from next to the chapel. There some interesting tomb stones/statues. Open Day every year is always enjoyable experience.
Amelia Zhou
Amelia Zhou2 years ago
Peaceful and feels more 'wild' than what most London natural spaces tend to be. A favourite local spot.
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