Fremantle War Memorial, Perth

Name: Fremantle War Memorial
Address: Corner of High Street and Bateman Street, Perth, 6160, Australia

#48 among attractions in Perth

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Facts and practical information

The Fremantle War Memorial is a war memorial located on Monument Hill, an 11-acre public reserve and hill in Fremantle, Western Australia. The memorial itself comprises a large obelisk, the Fallen Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial, surrounded by eight smaller memorials. The site, located on High Street near the centre of Fremantle, overlooks Fremantle Harbour, and was established by the Fremantle Town Council in 1928 to commemorate the losses of the First World War, having been used as a public reserve since the early 19th century. ()

Coordinates: 32°3'8"S, 115°45'25"E

Address

Corner of High Street and Bateman StreetFremantlePerth 6160 Australia

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Day trips

Fremantle War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fremantle Prison, Fremantle Markets, Fly by Night Club, Army Museum of Western Australia.

~1600 ftSW
Former jail with exhibits on prison life
Fremantle Prison, Perth
8 min walk • Fremantle Prison stands as a stark monument to Australia's penal history, located in the port city of Fremantle, just outside of Perth. This former maximum-security prison, now a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of inmates who once resided behind its...
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Fremantle Markets, Perth
14 min walk • Fremantle Markets is an iconic destination in the heart of Fremantle, a vibrant port city in Perth, Australia. Known for its lively atmosphere and rich history, the market has been a local mainstay since 1897, offering a unique shopping and cultural experience...
0.4 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Fly by Night Club
10 min walk • The Fly by Night Club, nestled in the heart of Fremantle, Western Australia, is a renowned live music venue that has been an integral part of the local cultural landscape since its inception in 1986. This iconic club, often affectionately known as "The Fly," has a...
0.5 miN
Museum, Military museum
Army Museum of Western Australia, Perth
14 min walk • The Army Museum of Western Australia is a museum located in an historic artillery barracks on Burt Street in Fremantle, Western Australia. The museum was established in 1977 and has three Victoria Crosses on display.
0.5 miW
Church
St John's Anglican Church, Perth
14 min walk • St John's Anglican Church also known as St John the Evangelist Church, is an Anglican, Anglo-Catholic church in Fremantle, Western Australia. It was originally opened in 1843, and then replaced with a larger building in 1882.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
Metropolis Fremantle, Perth
15 min walk • Metropolis Fremantle, formerly known as King's Theatre, is a performance venue and nightclub located at 58 South Terrace, Fremantle, adjacent to the Sail and Anchor Hotel.
0.4 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth
10 min walk • The Fremantle Arts Centre is a multi-arts organisation based in a historic building complex on Ord Street in Fremantle, Western Australia.
0.6 miW
Nightlife
Federal Hotel
15 min walk • The Federal Hotel is located at 23-25 William Street in Fremantle, Western Australia, opposite the Fremantle Town Hall. The three-storey hotel was designed by George Charles Inskip and built by Jordine and Ruthven for James Herbert Junior. Herbert was the proprietor of the Rockingham Arms and the Freemasons Hotel.
0.4 miW
Church
St Patrick's Basilica, Perth
11 min walk • Basilica of St Patrick is a Roman Catholic church located on Adelaide Street in Fremantle, Western Australia. It is one of five churches in Australia with minor basilica status.
0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Victoria Hall, Perth
11 min walk • Victoria Hall located on High Street, Fremantle designed by Talbot Hobbs was built between 1896 and 1897 as St John's Parish Hall and renamed for the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897.
0.5 miSW
Synagogue
Fremantle Synagogue, Perth
14 min walk • The Fremantle Synagogue is a heritage listed building located on South Terrace on the corner of Parry Street in Fremantle, Western Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fremantle War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Fremantle Prison, Perth (8 min walk), Queens Square, Perth (10 min walk), Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth (10 min walk), Modern Ink Fremantle, Perth (11 min walk).

How to get to Fremantle War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fremantle War Memorial:

Bus

Fremantle Park • Lines: 6 (6 min walk)
CBC Fremantle • Lines: 6 (7 min walk)

Train

Fremantle (18 min walk)

Ferry

B Shed • Lines: Express, SeaLink (23 min walk)