Wimborne Road Cemetery, Victorian cemetery in Bournemouth, England.
Wimborne Road Cemetery is a Victorian burial ground spanning 9.5 hectares with formal avenues that meet at a central chapel. The site is divided into four main burial sections and bordered by mature trees that frame the orderly layout.
The cemetery was established in 1878 and designed by architect Christopher Crabb Creeke as a Victorian burial ground. A notable feature is the Russell-Cotes family mausoleum, which reflects the prominence of the family in local history.
The grounds hold 86 Commonwealth war graves from both World Wars and serve as a burial place for former mayors and notable residents of Bournemouth. Visitors can trace local history through the graves and monuments scattered across the grounds.
The main entrance at Rush Corner connects Wimborne Road and Charminster Road, providing daily visitor access until dusk in winter or 8 PM in summer. The grounds are easy to navigate on foot, with formal pathways creating clear routes through the different sections.
Chief Inspector Frederick Abberline, known for leading investigations into the Jack the Ripper case, rests among approximately 43,000 individuals interred here. His presence links this quiet site to one of Britain's most infamous criminal cases.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Bournemouth Town Hall
1.5 km
Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth
1.5 km
St Stephen's Church, Bournemouth
1.3 km
Bournemouth Reform Synagogue
946 m
Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation
1.4 km
Church of St Augustin
321 m
Richmond Hill United Reformed Church And Sunday Schools
1.5 km
Church of St Alban
787 m
East Cliff United Reform Church And Attached Sunday School/Lecture Hall
1.2 km
Church of St Luke
693 m
Central Fire Station
1.4 km
Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation
807 m
Church of St Andrew
997 m
Cemetery Chapel
1 m
Odeon, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
1.5 km
Norfolk Hotel
1.5 km
Lansdowne Building, Bournemouth and Poole College
1.5 km
Springbourne Library
1.4 km
The County Court
1.3 km
Gravestones On Terrace Immediately East Of St Peter's Church
1.5 km
Barclays Bank
1.5 km
Dalkeith Building
1.4 km
Winton Library
1.4 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk At South East Corner Of Station
1.1 km
Granville Chambers
1.4 km
Row Of Four K6 Telephone Kiosks Outside Lansdowne Library
1.5 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside North East Entrance To Station
1 km
Echo Office Building
1.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes