Brompton Cemetery

I was pleasantly surprised by how accessible the cemetery is. The paths are ideal for me (wide, flat, hard texture, smooth). I found it easy to use my small mobility scooter to get around. Towards the edges are some sections with steps including some which look very old and uneven, so I avoided these sections (just a small proportion of the total cemetery). The more prominent people's graves are closest to the central path (apparently this is common in cemeteries, with "lesser" people's graves further out) - Emmeline Pankhurst's grave is right next to central path (see photo). There are some benches that are well maintained to sit on. There is a café which was nice but a bit cramped to manoeuvre round inside although on a warmer day the outside seating area would be appealing. The approach to the café is direct and completely smooth from the main cemetery path and there's no steps involved, can roll straight in.

Brompton Cemetery opened in 1840. It is one of the Magnificent Seven, the name given to the large, private cemeteries that opened in London in the nineteenth century. It remains a working cemetery. There are many interesting and famous people buried in Brompton. It's an attractive, peaceful, open space, with trees, meadow, flora and fauna, with an abundance of wildlife and is now looked after by the Royal Park, who also manage Hyde Park, St James's Park, etc. This review is specifically for the Chapel which is located in the centre of Brompton Cemetery. I visited to attend an event which was part of London Month of the Dead, an annual festival which takes place each October. For the entire month there are a variety of events from talks, walks, story-telling, workshops, concerts, theatre all with an informative and entertaining theme about death. It's been a few years since I had last visited the chapel and I was very impressed with the renovations they have made to the building which now makes the entire building step free. It's a beautiful space and well worth visiting if you get the chance.

An excellent place, with many beauties, easy access, a good café, and lots of squirrels. Strongly recommended.