I.K.Brunel & Railway History At Kensal Green Guided Tour
Date: 14:00 19th April 2026
We will visit the Brunel family memorial and the graves of other railway engineers and promoters, telling the story of the development of the GWR which runs just south of the cemetery. The tour will be conducted by John Haines, Chartered Civil Engineer and Kensal Green tour guide.
The tour starts at the main pedestrian entrance on Harrow Road, close to the junction with Ladbroke Grove. It will last two hours and finish at the Dissenters’ Chapel, with hot drinks and Q&A.
Advance booking essential.
Tickets: £12.00 / Concessions: £10.00;
Members of the Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery: Free
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