Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery invite you to take part in several interesting events at Kensal Green Cemetery in London, United Kingdom.

Every year, the Friends of Kensal Green organize a series of fascinating talks and guided tours exploring the history, architecture, and remarkable stories of one of London’s significant cemeteries. This year’s programme invites visitors to discover everything from railway pioneers and Napoleonic connections to Victorian symbolism and royal secrets.

The Event Programme:

• I.K. BRUNEL & RAILWAY HISTORY GUIDED TOUR (Sunday, 19 April 2026, 2:00 pm)
  A walk exploring Brunel, railway engineers, and the development of the Great Western Railway.
• ST. HELENA TO KENSAL GREEN: EXPLORING NAPOLEON’S FINAL CHAPTER (Saturday, 20 June 2026, 10:30 am)
  Talk, lunch, and tour focusing on Waterloo veterans and links to Napoleon’s exile.
• THE DAYS OF GIANTS: JOSEPH LOCKE AND HIS GENERATION OF RAILWAY PIONEERS (Sunday, 20 September 2026, 2:00 pm)
  A tour highlighting Joseph Locke and other key figures in British railway history.
• PRINCE GEORGE, MASTER FREDERICK AND THE ROYAL SECRETS (Saturday, 14 November 2026, 10:30 am)
  Talk and walk uncovering Georgian and early Victorian royal connections and secrets.
• AMONG THE ANGELS OF KENSAL GREEN (Saturday, 24 April 2027, 10:30 am)
  Guided walk on cemetery angels, symbolism, and Victorian attitudes to death.
• HIGHLIGHTS GUIDED TOURS (selected Sundays, 2:00 pm)
  General introduction to the cemetery’s history, architecture, and notable burials.

Additional Information and Booking

Booking is essential for all events.

For full details and booking information, visit the ASCE website or the official site of the Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery.

*Photo source: www.kensalgreen.co.uk