Queen’s Road Cemetery, Croydon, CR0 2PR. The imported pin and address differ from the council’s cemetery address
Queen’s Road Cemetery Chapels
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2.5
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
2.5The twin chapels belong to Croydon’s first cemetery, opened in 1861. They are no longer used for ceremonies, but remain a reminder of the cemetery’s original role and its changing place in the town’s bereavement services.
This is a small heritage stop rather than a full Wildland day out: its interest lies in the twin chapels’ cemetery setting and their connection to Croydon’s first cemetery. The chapels are no longer in use, and access to their interiors is not confirmed.
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Open mapQueen’s Road Cemetery, Croydon, CR0 2PR. The imported pin and address differ from the council’s cemetery address
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The experience
Visit the cemetery grounds and view the twin chapels from areas open to visitors. The supplied source does not establish that the chapels themselves can be entered.
Things to do
See the twin chapels
View the cemetery’s twin chapels from accessible grounds. Croydon Council says they are no longer in use; entry to the buildings is not confirmed.
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Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A brief cemetery visit
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Visit Queen’s Road Cemetery during its stated opening hours.
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View the twin chapels from areas open to visitors; the source does not confirm interior access.
Verified history
Queen’s Road Cemetery opened in 1861 as Croydon’s first cemetery. Its twin chapels are no longer in use. Croydon Council says ceremonies can instead be held at chapels in Mitcham Road Cemetery, at Croydon Crematorium, or at another chosen venue.
When to go
· Visit within the cemetery’s stated opening hours; no preferred time of day is established by the supplied source.
The council lists daily opening with different closing times by season. No seasonal visitor experience is described.
Check conditions before travelling; the supplied source gives no site-specific weather guidance.
What to look for
Look for the paired chapel buildings within the cemetery grounds. The supplied source does not describe their architectural details or identify particular graves or memorials.
The story
Archaeology
Best time to go
Any time the cemetery is open; the council notes that the grounds are open daily.
The council lists daily opening, with seasonal closing times: 9am–7pm from April to September and 9am–5pm from October to March. Check for changes before travelling.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers
Before you go
Practical information
Opening & access
Croydon Council says Queen’s Road Cemetery is open daily, including bank holidays. Its twin chapels are no longer in use; the source does not confirm that visitors can enter them. Check before visiting and respect cemetery grounds and burial services.
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Parking
The council says there is no car park, but parking is allowed within the cemetery grounds. Check current arrangements before travelling.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The imported source record reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance, but this is not confirmed by the supplied council information. Internal paths and chapel access are not described; check before visiting.
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Cost
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