Welford Road Cemetery, Victorian cemetery in Leicester, England
This 12-hectare cemetery contains approximately 10,000 headstones and 35,000 graves, featuring memorial structures and natural landscapes across its grounds.
The Leicester General Cemetery Company established this burial ground in 1849 to address the growing population needs during the Industrial Revolution.
The cemetery contains the graves of local politicians, architects, and social reformer Alice Hawkins, along with 332 Commonwealth War Graves from both World Wars.
The visitor center near the main entrance on Welford Road opens Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday to Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm.
A designated wildflower area within the cemetery supports diminishing inner-city habitats while maintaining the site's memorial character.
Location: City of Leicester
GPS coordinates: 52.62110,-1.12770
Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:28
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