Arch of Remembrance, Leicester

Name: Arch of Remembrance
Address: Leicester, United Kingdom

#31 among attractions in Leicester

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Facts and practical information

The Arch of Remembrance is a First World War memorial designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and located in Victoria Park, Leicester, in the East Midlands of England. Leicester's industry contributed significantly to the British war effort. A temporary war memorial was erected in 1917, and a committee was formed in 1919 to propose a permanent memorial. The committee resolved to appoint Lutyens as architect and to site the memorial in Victoria Park. Lutyens's first proposal was accepted by the committee but was scaled back and eventually cancelled due to a shortage of funds. The committee then asked Lutyens to design a memorial arch, which he presented to a public meeting in 1923. ()

Unveiled: 4 July 1925Coordinates: 52°37'24"N, 1°7'17"W

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Leicester South (Castle)Leicester United Kingdom

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Day trips

Arch of Remembrance – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Town Hall, Victoria Park, Phoenix Square.

0.5 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Welford Road Stadium, Leicester
13 min walk • Welford Road is a rugby union stadium in Leicester, England, and is the home ground of Leicester Tigers. The ground was opened on 10 September 1892, and is located between Aylestone Road and Welford Road on the southern edge of the city centre.
0.8 miNW
City hall, Queen Anne architecture
Leicester Town Hall, Leicester
22 min walk • Leicester Town Hall stands in the city centre of Leicester, England, in a square which contains a fountain. The building, which contains a Bike Park, is the main office of the City of Leicester. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~590 ftSE
Park
Victoria Park, Leicester
3 min walk • Victoria Park in Leicester, England is a public park of 69 acres. It is in the south-east, just outside the city centre, backing on to the University of Leicester and close to the Leicester railway station.
0.9 miN
Nightlife, Cinema, Art gallery
Phoenix Square, Leicester
23 min walk • Phoenix Cinema and Arts Centre is a cinema, art gallery and café bar in the city centre of Leicester, England. The two modern cinema screens show everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, and there are often festivals and events.
0.6 miNW
Museum
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester
17 min walk • The Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is a museum on New Walk in Leicester, England, not far from the city centre. It opened in 1849 as one of the first public museums in the United Kingdom. Leicester Museum & Art Gallery contains displays of science, history and art, both international and local.
~590 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
3 min walk • De Montfort Hall is the largest music and performance venue in Leicester, England. It is situated adjacent to Victoria Park and is named after the Father of Parliament Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester.
0.6 miSE
Church
Clarendon Park Congregational Church, Leicester
16 min walk • The Clarendon Park Congregational Church is a Congregational church in Leicester, Leicestershire, UK. It is located on London Road in the Stoneygate district near Clarendon Park. Among the many places of worship in Leicester are Congregational churches. The first Congregational church in Leicester was founded in 1801.
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Leicester
14 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is an Anglican parish church in Leicester, England.
0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sue Townsend Theatre, Leicester
21 min walk • Sue Townsend Theatre is a theatre in the city of Leicester, England. The centre hosts live shows and films of the arthouse and world cinema genres.
0.5 miNE
Church
St Peter's Church, Leicester
13 min walk • St Peter's Church, Leicester, is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in the Highfields area of Leicester, Leicestershire.
~1550 ftW
Cemetery
Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester
8 min walk • Welford Road Cemetery is a public cemetery in Leicester, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arch of Remembrance?

Nearby attractions include Victoria Park, Leicester (3 min walk), De Montfort Hall, Leicester (3 min walk), University of Leicester, Leicester (5 min walk), Attenborough Building, Leicester (5 min walk).

How to get to Arch of Remembrance by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arch of Remembrance:

Train

Leicester (16 min walk)

Bus

Haymarket Bus Station (28 min walk)
St Nicholas Circle • Lines: 103, 104 (30 min walk)