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/

The mausoleum door is opened on special open days and by appointment. Keep an eye on our social media and sign up to our newsletter for details of public open days.

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 and may not be suitable for all visitors. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Take care when ascending and descending the ladder.

 

Learn more about what isĀ inside the Burton Mausoleum.

What can you see?

1: Painted Cherub in Sun Bursts

2: Camel Bells

3: Hanging Jewelled Lamps

4: Metal and Ceramic Wreath

5: Reflection of Altar, various objects

6: Battery system to ring Camel Bells

7: Coffin of Lady Isabel Burton

8: Coffin of Sir Richard Francis Burton

9: Plaque for Lady Isabel’s Sister, Elizabeth Fitzgerald

10: Top of Altar, various objects