Friends of Brompton Cemetery

05/10/2026

02/10/2026

A look back at some of the best bits of FoBC’s ⭐️ Open Day 2026 ⭐️.

The plant stall manned by our talented gardening group 🪴
Fascinating birds of prey 🦅
The brave veterans of the Chelsea Pensioners ♥️
The Royal Parks 🌳
Book stalls 📚
Delicious honey 🍯
Musical performances 🎻
Magical storytelling 🪄

It really was a delight to see the community come together and share in the joy of the different experiences our Open Day offers. We are already looking forward to next year!

Thanks to everyone who visited and took part. And a very special thanks to all the volunteers who made the biggest day of our year possible 🤍💚.

📸 Victoria Smith (🤩)

02/10/2026

⭐️ Thanks to the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Janet Evans, for stopping by to say hi on ☀️ Open Day 🌳 this year! Seen here with the Chair of FoBC, Bill Gallagher in our wonderful information center. ℹ️

📸 Victoria Smith

09/09/2026

05/09/2026

Last call for the most important day in your calendar! 🌞

Birds 🦅 , storytelling ✨ , bee’s 🐝 and so much more await!
Not to mention our specialist tours and wonderful stalls selling local delights

We can’t wait to see you there on Sunday 6th! 💚

04/09/2026

Join us for a free, immersive storytelling tour at Brompton Cemetery Open Day this September.

04/09/2026

Ever heard of the phrase ‘What a load of codswallop’? 🫢🗣️

Well, it’s not just British slang for nonsense—it actually started in 1872 with a Victorian inventor and a trapped glass marble.

But how is the phrase linked with engineering genius - Hiram Codd - you ask? 🤔

Find out more on our History Group Blog - new post now up!

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29/08/2026

Honour history and heroism at the Brompton Cemetery Open Day ❤️🏛️

Take a stroll down memory lane and visit the historic Chelsea Pensioners Monument, a Grade II listed memorial dedicated to the 2,625 Royal Hospital Chelsea veterans laid to rest here. 🎖️

These brave soldiers in their iconic scarlet coats are a living symbol of 🇬🇧 British heritage, and this beautiful monument stands as a lasting tribute to their service and sacrifice. ❤️

The Chelsea Pensioners - short tour and talk of their Memorial, running throughout the day at

11:30pm
12:30pm
1:30pm
2:30pm
3:30pm