Harrow Road, London NW10 5NU

Tomb of Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex

Tiny historic site

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3.5

Wildland

Under 1 hour

Time

Free

Cost

Atmospheric

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Why it's Wildland

3.5

A plain grey tomb in Kensal Green Cemetery marks the resting place of a prince whose life ranged from royal family scandal to liberal politics and the presidency of the Royal Society.

This is a brief, focused heritage stop rather than a landscape destination. Its appeal lies in encountering the grave of George III’s politically reform-minded son in one of London’s historic cemeteries, with his sister Princess Sophia’s tomb directly opposite.

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The experience

A short cemetery visit focused on the Duke’s grave and the nearby tomb of his sister, Princess Sophia. The supplied sources do not establish a longer visitor route or additional on-site activities.

Things to do

See the Duke’s tomb

Look for the plain grey monument, reported as standing in front of the cemetery’s main chapel and surrounded by concrete bollards.

A short stop

Compare the nearby royal graves

Princess Sophia’s tomb is reported to be opposite her brother’s. She chose to be buried near him rather than at Windsor.

A short stop

Make a day of it

Quick escape · Under 1 hour

A brief royal-history stop

01
Check Kensal Green Cemetery’s current opening arrangements before travelling.
02
Find the Duke of Sussex’s tomb in front of the main chapel.
03
Look across to the tomb of his sister, Princess Sophia.

Verified history

Prince Augustus Frederick (1773–1843), Duke of Sussex, was a son of George III and Queen Charlotte. He died at Kensington Palace and was buried at Kensal Green Cemetery on 4 May 1843. The supplied cemetery account describes his monument as a plain grey tomb in front of the main chapel, with his sister Princess Sophia’s tomb opposite. Augustus supported political reform and held the presidency of the Royal Society from 1830 to 1838.

Hidden details

A sister buried close by — The grave opposite is Princess Sophia’s. According to the supplied account, she wished to be buried near her brother rather than at Windsor.

A deliberately modest royal memorial — The cemetery account characterises the Duke’s grey monument as plain and notes the concrete bollards around it.

When to go

· During the cemetery’s published opening hours; no particular time of day is supported by the sources.

The supplied sources describe no seasonal feature. The visit depends on cemetery access and opening arrangements.

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Worth pairing with

Tomb of Princess Sophia

A closely related cemetery stop: her tomb is reported to stand opposite her brother’s.

What to look for

The Duke’s plain grey monument, the concrete bollards around it, and Princess Sophia’s tomb opposite.

The story

Royalty

Best time to go

Any time the cemetery is open.

Visit during the cemetery’s published opening hours; check current hours before setting out.

How long to spend

Under 1 hour

Perfect for

History lovers

Before you go

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Address

Harrow Rd, London NW10 5NU

Listed hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Practical information

Opening & access

The tomb is in Kensal Green Cemetery. A published visitor guide gives cemetery hours as Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm, and Sunday, 10am–5pm, with free entry. Check current access before travelling.

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