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Harrow Cemetery

Pinner Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4JA

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Introduction

  • The land for the cemetery was bought by Harrow Cemetery Board in 1887 and was consecrated the following year. .
  • As well as being the final resting place for many local people there are 56 Commonwealth War Graves Commission burials within the cemetery. .
  • The cemetery is designated by Harrow Council as a site of local importance for nature conservation.

Opening Times

  • The venue has seasonal opening times.
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    • January, February, March & October 9am-5.30pm.
    • May, June, July & August 9am-8pm.
    • April & September 9am-7pm.
    • November & December 9am-4pm.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Harrow-on-the-Hill.
  • The nearest underground station is Harrow-on-the-Hill.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located just beyond the main entrance.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Main Entrance - Vehicular Access)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Pinner Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a padlock.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The gate opening is 350cm.
      The gate is held open by a traffic cone.

Access Point (Pedestrian Entrance via Harrow Recreation Ground)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in Harrow Recreation Ground.
    • There is stepped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 104cm.
    • This gate is accessed via the paved tarmac path running through Harrow Recreation Ground. The ground is muddy and leads through to a mud/gravel path within the cemetery.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the gate.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 5cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Cemetery

  • There is a wide tarmac road (220cm) through the centre of the cemetery. The road has a surface of loose chippings.
  • The graves are situated in rough and uneven grassy areas either side of the road. Wheelchair users will need assistance if they venture off the road.
  • The road goes to the far end of the cemetery.
  • On either side of the cemetery there is a wide (approx 4m) grass walkway. It is uneven in places.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)