Visitors come to walk around Addington Cemetery, a historic burial ground on Selwyn Street in Addington, Christchurch, running from number 402 to 418. Reviewers describe it as old and impressive, with large stones, cenotaphs and some historic graves, and one says it looks like a cemetery from a film. It is a quiet place to walk, and one reviewer said they would be happy to be buried there.
Several reviewers say the Christchurch earthquakes did a lot of damage here, with many of the cenotaphs and large stones falling. One finds the grounds a little neglected as a result, while another still finds the place impressive despite the damage. The damage is part of what gives the cemetery its character, and reviewers say the older stones show it most clearly. Our pick in Addington for a slow walk among historic graves.