TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Richmond Old Burial Ground - Grassland management
An activity with Richmond Weekday Projects
Activity date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 16:00
Activity description
TCV will be working to sensitively scythe and remove hay from the grassland areas and small glades, as well as cut and dig out encroaching bramble. The burial ground is not in active use, and has developed into an ecologically rich mosaic of woodland, glades, grassland, scrub and memorials. There are a few anthills present within the grassland, and bramble scrub is invading the habitat. This site is managed for biodiversity by LBRuT.
Meeting place
We will meet at the gated entrance to Richmond Old Burial Ground, accessed via Lower Grove Road at 10am. Look out for the TCV van parked within the gates. What3words meeting point:///tubes.vase.toned
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Activity location
Richmond Old Burial Ground, Richmond Old Cemetery, Lower Grove Road, Richmond, TW10 6LY, TW10 6LY
Site description
At the southern end of Richmond Cemetery lies the Old Cemetery, or Richmond Old Burial Ground. Dating back to 1856, the cemetery is now a peaceful and relatively wild woodland around a Grade II listed chapel. North Sheen is the nearest station and the area is served by the 371 bus route.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Brittany Florence-Bennett
Telephone: 07483050759
Email: B.florencebennett@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/london/biodiversity-action-teams/richmond-bat-west
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
We provide hot drinks, so please bring your own mug (and spoon). Please bring: Packed lunch & water, suitable outdoor clothes (that will keep you warm & dry the whole day), hat & sunblock, and suitable outdoor footwear (it can be muddy in places). Booking on Eventbrite is required. Please DO NOT attend our sessions if you have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 5 days.
Site Facilities
- Nearest Toilets - 7min walk to Cambrian Community Centre (9am - 3pm) or 12mins to East Sheen Cemetery (10am - 4.30pm)