38 City Road, London EC1Y 2BG
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
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Why it's Wildland
6.4A Nonconformist burial ground dating from the 1660s, Bunhill Fields is the final resting place of John Bunyan, Isaac Watts, Daniel Defoe and William Blake.
This is a small, distinctive pocket of London history: a burial ground associated with religious dissent and several influential writers, set within a publicly accessible garden. Its value is in the memorials and the stories they carry, rather than a long walk or a wild landscape.
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The experience
Take a short, unhurried visit through the publicly accessible garden and look for the memorials of the writers and religious figures named by the City of London. The supplied evidence does not establish a formal visitor route or detailed site interpretation.
Things to do
Find the notable writers’ memorials
Look for memorials associated with John Bunyan, Isaac Watts, Daniel Defoe and William Blake, all named by the City of London as buried here.
Under 1 hour
Explore the garden and memorials
The City of London describes five enclosed areas containing more than 2,300 memorials, alongside a publicly accessible garden to the north with benches, planting and lawn.
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Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A short memorial walk
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Enter from Bunhill Row or City Road.
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Explore the publicly accessible garden and its memorials.
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Look for memorials associated with John Bunyan, Isaac Watts, Daniel Defoe and William Blake.
Verified history
Bunhill Fields is a Nonconformist burial ground dating from the 1660s. The City of London says around 123,000 people were buried here and identifies John Bunyan, Isaac Watts, Daniel Defoe and William Blake among those interred. It also describes the site as containing five enclosed areas and more than 2,300 memorials.
Folklore & legend
No folklore or legend is established by the supplied authoritative source.
Hidden details
Five enclosed memorial areas — The City of London describes five enclosed areas containing more than 2,300 memorials—a substantial collection to explore in a compact urban garden.
Two named entrances — The official page gives what3words locations for entrances on Bunhill Row and City Road. These are more useful for arrival than treating the accepted map pin as an entrance.
When to go
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What to look for
Look for memorials associated with John Bunyan, Isaac Watts, Daniel Defoe and William Blake. The City of London says the site contains more than 2,300 memorials across five enclosed areas.
The story
Literature
Best time to go
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How long to spend
Under 1 hour
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History lovers
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Listed hours
- Monday: 8am-7pm
- Tuesday: 8am-7pm
- Wednesday: 8am-7pm
- Thursday: 8am-7pm
- Friday: 8am-7pm
- Saturday: 9:30am-7pm
- Sunday: 9:30am-7pm
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Opening & access
The City of London describes a publicly accessible garden at Bunhill Fields. It lists entrances on Bunhill Row and City Road. Check the official page for current access details before visiting.
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Accessibility
The supplied Google information reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The City of London source describes a garden with benches, planting and lawn; path and surface details are not provided, so check before visiting.
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