Cemeteries

Nunhead Cemetery is one of Southwark's hidden treasures. It is perhaps the least known, but the most attractive, of the seven Victorian cemeteries on the outskirts of London.

It has many magnificent monuments in memory of the most important and well respected people of the day. These monuments sit alongside smaller headstones, which mark common or public burials. 

Nunhead Cemetery's formal avenues of towering lime trees and original Victorian planting gives it a truly Gothic feel. Its history, architecture and stunning views make it a fascinating and beautiful place to visit.

While much of the cemetery is mysterious and overgrown, many of its features have recently been restored to their former glory. This is thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Southwark Council.

The Friends of Nunhead Cemetery (FONC) play a very active role in the life of the cemetery and run guided tours. See 'Guided Tours' below, for more information about FONC. Find out more about the Friends of Nunhead Cemetery.

Entrance

Linden Grove and Limesford Road

Getting there

By rail - The nearest station is Nunhead station.
By bus - The numbers 343 and P12 will take you to the cemetery.

Car and bike parking

Some car parking is available near the entrances. Cycle racks are available at the Linden Grove and Limesford Road entrances.

History

Nunhead Cemetery opened in 1840 and is the second largest Victorian cemetery in London. It was reopened in May 2001 after an extensive restoration project funded by Southwark Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. Fifty memorials were restored along with the beautiful Anglican Chapel designed by Thomas Little.

Guided tours

The Friends of Nunhead Cemetery (FONC) run tours of the cemetery, on the last Sunday of every month. Tours start at 2.15pm from the Linden Grove gates. For more information go to the FONC website.

Opening hours

• 1 April to 30 September
  Daily 8.30am to 7pm
  
• 1 October to 31 March
  Daily 8.30am to one hour before sunset  

More information

For further information about funerals, burials or cremations, please visit our bereavement section, or get in touch via the details below.