The Dissenters' Chapel,
Kensal Green Cemetery, London
Listed Grade II*

The Dissenters' Chapel lies within Kensal Green Cemetery, a Grade II* item on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens and a designated conservation area. Kensal Green, London's oldest public cemetery, dates from 1832 and is the resting place of many famous people including members of the Royal Family. The cemetery is of pivotal importance in the history of landscape and cemetery design in this country. The Anglican Chapel, Main Entrance, the Colonnade and many monuments are also listed.

Along with the Anglican Chapel, the Main Entrance and Colonnade, the Dissenters' Chapel was designed in Greek Revival style by John Griffith of Finsbury in 1834. In 1997 a major restoration was completed after HCT had taken a long lease from the General Cemetery Company.

During the works the main body of the chapel was repaired, the chapel's curved flanking colonnades were reinstated and a historic scheme of painted decoration, dating from the 1860s, was retrieved. A new visitor centre was constructed behind the north colonnade.

The project received an Environment Award from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in 1997 and a Europa Nostra Award in 1998, among other prizes and commendations.

The Dissenters' Chapel is available for hire for a wide variety of events, such as receptions, art exhibitions, lectures, meetings, conferences, funeral services, wakes, etc. The building has all modern facilities as well as its own 24-hour access from Ladbroke Grove.

The Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery hold a series of events throughout the year, including meetings, lectures and exhibitions. For details, please visit the website. A definitive history Kensal Green Cemetery was published in 2002.

For enquiries and bookings contact the Secretary, Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery, c/o The General Cemetery Company, Harrow Road, London NW10 4RA or 020 7602 0173.

Grid reference TO238826.

St George's German Lutheran Church,
55 Alie Street, London E1 8EB
Tel: 020 7481 0533 Fax: 020 7488 3756
email: chapels@hct.org.uk

Company Number: 2778395.
Registered Charity Number: 1017321