Kensal Green Cemetery is a cemetery in the Kensal Green area of North Kensington in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in London, England. Inspired by Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, it was founded by the barrister George Frederick Carden. The cemetery opened in 1833 and comprises 72 acres (29 ha) of grounds, including two conservation areas, adjoining a canal.
Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +59 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +59 more · last seen 2026
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper +137 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper +137 more · last seen 2026
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Meadow Buttercup, Japanese Knotweed, Lords-and-Ladies +16 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Meadow Buttercup, Japanese Knotweed, Lords-and-Ladies +16 more · last seen 2025
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Thames Path Kew Gardens diverted due to bank collapseWalking route▾
Named route
Brent River Park footpathWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Barnes Trail ExtensionWalking route▾
The 2.3 mile Trail, and the 3 mile Extension, have been designed to show Barnes at its best. The route is circular, so it doesn't matter where you start – just follow the silver 'Barnes Trail' discs set in the ground
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Capital Ring link to Wembley Park underground stationWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm) WalkWalking route▾
