Nunhead Cemetery

Visit one of the magnificent cemeteries in your London visit the Nunhead Cemetery. Nunhead Cemetery opened in 1840 and is the second largest Victorian cemetery in London a 52 acre Victorian burial ground situated on a hill four miles south of Central 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. Nunhead Cemetery is one of Southwark's hidden treasures. It is one of the seven Victorian cemeteries in London. It has many magnificent monuments in memory of the most important people of the day as well as smaller headstones, which mark common or public burials. London tour gives many options to its visitors to see the London and famous London attractions.

Nunhead Cemetery's 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 support from the Friends of Nunhead Cemetery funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Southwark Council.

Nunhead Cemetery is a ruined Gothic chapel overlooks a large area of secondary woodland. Ash and sycamore conceal headstones, angels and impressive tombs. Nunhead is popular with walkers, artists, photographers, genealogists and those who appreciate the wildlife of the site. The wooded area provides nesting sites for woodpeckers, warblers and jays.  

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