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Guards Memorial, London

#171 among attractions in London

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Guards Memorial, London

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Opened: 16 October 1926 (98 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'16"N, 0°7'46"W
Address

Horse Guards RoadCity of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

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Guards Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Churchill War Rooms, Banqueting House, Horse Guards Building, Palace of Whitehall.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Guards Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Horse Guards Parade, London (2 min walk), Royal Naval Division Memorial, London (2 min walk), National Police Memorial, London (3 min walk), Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Guards Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Guards Memorial:

Bus
  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (7 min walk)
  • Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (9 min walk)

Metro
  • Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (8 min walk)
  • Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (9 min walk)

Train
  • Charing Cross (9 min walk)
  • London Waterloo (19 min walk)

Ferry
  • Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (9 min walk)
  • Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (10 min walk)

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