Royal Marines Memorial, London

Name: Royal Marines Memorial
Address: London, United Kingdom

#428 among attractions in London

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The Royal Marines Memorial, also known as the Graspan Royal Marines Memorial, is an outdoor bronze sculpture by Adrian Jones, installed on the north side of The Mall in London, United Kingdom. Located next to Admiralty Arch, the 1903 memorial commemorates the Royal Marines who died in the Boxer Rebellion in China and the Second Boer War in Africa, and depicts two figures on a Portland stone plinth. ()

Established: 1903 (121 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'23"N, 0°7'46"W

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City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

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Royal Marines Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, Horse Guards Building.

~890 ftN
Major art from 13th to 19th centuries
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Trafalgar Square, London
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Horse Guards Building, London
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Admiralty Arch, London
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~730 ftS
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Guards Memorial, London
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Marines Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Captain James Cook, London (1 min walk), Mall Galleries, London (1 min walk), Admiralty Arch, London (2 min walk), National Police Memorial, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Royal Marines Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Marines Memorial:

Bus

Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (4 min walk)
Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (6 min walk)

Metro

Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (5 min walk)
Embankment • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern (8 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (7 min walk)
London Waterloo (20 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (10 min walk)
Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (11 min walk)