This large cemetery was opened in 1854 where it was owned and managed by the City of Westminster. It supports a mix of grassland habitats as well as scattered trees and vegetated tombstones.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
City of Westminster Cemetery
Borough: Ealing
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 8.98 ha
Description
Wildlife
There are a variety of native and non-native tree species here including several tall mature deodar cedars. Some of the neutral grassland is quite flower-rich with colourful displays of oxeye daisy, selfheal and salad burnet. The acid grassland is dominated by red fescue, whilst sheep's sorrel and mouse-ear hawkweed are also quite abundant.Facilities
Toilet (including disabled facilities); sculptures/ monuments
View of City of Westminster Cemetery © L B Ealing
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