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 2026 Event Programme:

• I.K. BRUNEL & RAILWAY HISTORY GUIDED TOUR (Sunday, 19 April, 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, 10:30 am)
  Talk, lunch, and tour focusing on Waterloo veterans and links to Napoleon’s exile.
• AMONG THE ANGELS OF KENSAL GREEN (Saturday, 15 August, 10:30 am)
  Guided walk on cemetery angels, symbolism, and Victorian attitudes to death.
• THE DAYS OF GIANTS: JOSEPH LOCKE AND HIS GENERATION OF RAILWAY PIONEERS (Sunday, 20 September, 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, 10:30 am)
  Talk and walk uncovering Georgian and early Victorian royal connections and secrets.
• 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