I was looking forward to visit this place. There were clear sign on the graveyard that lead you to Tolkien's grave. There were other tourists coming & going. For a fan it is certainly a beautiful place to visit.
Si Hong Ng
The location tag is actually a pretty accurate marker of where his son’s grave is. Once you’ve found it, Tolkien’s grave should then be at your 4 O’clock, about 5-10 meters away!
Rosemarie Strengholt
A special place for a very special author. Tucked away amongst many other graves lies Tolkien and his wife Edith. People regularly leave a little item on the grave, but it is kept neatly. Be mindful that this is a graveyard and not just a tourist attraction, so please be respectful when approaching.
Piotr Słowik274 days ago
Beautiful place, easy to find. Unfortunately graveyard was cloased, but I can understand that, because it was 1 am. Amazing watermelon!
Ian Miller1 year ago
A fine place to pay respects to a great author of the 20th century
Simon Taylor1 year ago
It’s a basic cemetery so don’t expect anything fancy, but if you’re a fan it’s nice to have the opportunity to pay your respects.
Dominic Lee2 years ago
Grave is signposted in places. The Google maps pin isn't accurate, so just go into the cemetery and look for it.
Filip Sylwestrowicz2 years ago
Google maps are slightly off on the location. If you're visiting Oxford you can easily get to the Wolvercote Cemetery by bus from the centre of town. Within the cemetery there are signs that will guide you to Tolkien's grave.
