British Cemetery in Madrid

This Protestant burial ground in Carabanchel contains around 600 graves arranged across garden-like grounds with marble headstones and pathways. The layout follows English landscape design principles, creating an ordered and tranquil environment within the city.

Founded in 1854, the cemetery served as burial grounds for non-Catholic residents when Spanish cemeteries accepted only Catholics. It quickly became the resting place for the growing community of foreigners who arrived in Madrid during the 1800s.

The cemetery reveals Madrid's multicultural past with graves of people from over 40 nationalities who made their lives in the city. The names and inscriptions on the stones reflect the diverse communities of Europeans and others who lived here.

Visitors can explore the grounds with an audio guide available in English or Spanish through a small donation. Access is available on specific weekdays to maintain the peaceful character of the space.

Among those buried here is William Parish, co-founder of the famous Circo Price circus, and members of the prominent Loewe family. The cemetery also contains four Commonwealth soldiers from both World Wars, connecting this place to European history.

Location: Madrid

Inception: 1854

Part of: Singular cemeteries of the Community of Madrid

Opening Hours: Tuesday 10:30-13:00; Thursday 10:30-13:00; Saturday 10:30-13:00; Holidays off

Phone: +34917146422

Email: BritishCemeteryMadrid@fco.gov.uk

Website: http://britishcemeterymadrid.com

GPS coordinates: 40.39500,-3.72250

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43