Plan Your Visit
The Burton Mausoleum is free to everyone.
The churchyard is open between 9am and 3pm every day.
For access outside of these times, please contact St Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church who will be pleased to accommodate you. For contact details and more information, visit: https://www.stmarymags.org.uk/
Where to find us:
St Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church
61 North Worple Way
Mortlake
South West London
SW14 8PR
Getting to the Burton Mausoleum
Watch our short video to learn more about accessibility and visiting the Burton Mausoleum.
For the full transcript, read the description of the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv2BE5EyLRY
By Train
The closest train station is Mortlake. Direct trains from London Waterloo run regularly during the week.
From Mortlake station, head down North Worple Way until you reach the entrance to the church carpark.
By Bus
There are several bus stops under a mile from the Burton Mausoleum.
From Richmond (west): 33, 337, 493, 419
From Putney (east): 337, 378
From Hammersmith (north): 533
From Wimbledon (south): 493
Please be aware that some online map routes recommend crossing the railway by footbridge which may not be suitable to all visitors.
If you require a step-free route, we recommend alighting the bus near Sheen Lane, heading towards the station and crossing the railway at the level-crossing. You can then follow the route down North Worple Way.
By Bike
There is a bike rack in the church car park for you to secure your bikes.
By Car
The car park has limited spaces which are available for short visits only.
Please approach the church via Alder Road and turn left onto North Worple Way. New traffic restrictions are in place. For more information please visit: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/north_worple_way_traffic_reduction_scheme
Looking inside the mausoleum
The interior of the mausoleum can be viewed through the window at the rear.
This is only possible by climbing a small ladder. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
1: Painted cherub in sun bursts
2: Hand of Fatima, or Hamsa
3. Altar, tabernacle and other objects (reflection)
4. Camel Bells
5. Battery system to ring the camel bells
6. Coffin of Lady Isabel Burton
7. Coffin of Sir Richard Burton
8. A collection of lamps collected by the Burtons
9. Plaque for Lady Isabel’s sister, Elizabeth