King George VI, London

Name: King George VI
Address: The Mall, London, United Kingdom

#598 among attractions in London

Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues, Memorial site

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The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Memorial, situated between The Mall and Carlton Gardens in central London, is a memorial to King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth. Completed in its present form in 2009, the memorial incorporates an earlier, Grade II listed statue of George VI by William McMillan, unveiled by his daughter Queen Elizabeth II in 1955. The reconfigured memorial, which includes a statue of the Queen Mother by Philip Jackson, relief sculpture by Paul Day and an architectural setting by Donald Buttress and Donald Insall, was unveiled by Elizabeth II in 2009. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2009 (15 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'19"N, 0°8'2"W

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

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King George VI – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. James's Park, Horse Guards Parade, Admiralty Arch, Guards Memorial.

~880 ftS
Royal park hosting Trooping the Colour
St. James's Park, London
5 min walk • St. James's Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of London, United Kingdom, is the oldest of the capital's eight Royal Parks. Spanning 23 hectares, it provides a tranquil retreat from the urban bustle, with a stunning view of the London skyline and the iconic Buckingham...
~1290 ftE
Square
Horse Guards Parade, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Horse Guards Parade is a historic ceremonial parade ground that captures the essence of Britain's military heritage and regal pageantry. This vast open space is a stone's throw away from the iconic Downing Street and stands as a living...
~1310 ftNE
Edwardian architecture, Memorial, Historical place
Admiralty Arch, London
7 min walk • Admiralty Arch, a majestic building in the heart of London, England, stands as a grand gateway between The Mall and Trafalgar Square. This historical structure, commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of his mother Queen Victoria, was completed in 1912 and designed...
~1010 ftE
Monuments and statues
Guards Memorial, London
5 min walk • The Guards Memorial, also known as the Guards Division War Memorial, is a poignant tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of British soldiers in the heart of London, England. Standing solemnly in St James's Park near Horse Guards Parade, this war memorial commemorates...
~1120 ftSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Clarence House, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Clarence House stands as a testament to the city's royal heritage. This stately residence, situated on The Mall beside St. James's Palace, has been the home of several members of the British Royal Family since it was built in 1827 by...
~970 ftW
Palace, Historical place, Architecture
St James's Palace, London
5 min walk • St James's Palace is one of the oldest palaces in London, England, and a significant piece of the nation's historical tapestry. Situated in the City of Westminster, just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace has been a pivotal location for the...
~1140 ftN
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Her Majesty's Theatre, London
6 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre, a venerable institution nestled in the heart of London's West End, stands as a beacon of the performing arts in England's capital. With its opulent façade and historic significance, the theatre has been entertaining audiences with top-tier...
~1360 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district, Street
Jermyn Street, London
7 min walk • Jermyn Street is a one-way street in the St James's area of the City of Westminster in London, England. It is to the south of, parallel, and adjacent to Piccadilly. Jermyn Street is known as a street for gentlemen's-clothing retailers.
~750 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Institute of Contemporary Arts, London
4 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Arts is an artistic and cultural centre on The Mall in London, just off Trafalgar Square. Located within Nash House, part of Carlton House Terrace, near the Duke of York Steps and Admiralty Arch, the ICA contains galleries, a theatre, two cinemas, a bookshop and a bar.
~640 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture, Historical place
Carlton House Terrace, London
4 min walk • Carlton House Terrace is a street in the St James's district of the City of Westminster in London. Its principal architectural feature is a pair of terraces of white stucco-faced houses on the south side of the street overlooking St. James's Park.
~1090 ftE
Memorial, Edwin Lutyens
Royal Naval Division Memorial, London
6 min walk • The Royal Naval Division Memorial is a First World War memorial located on Horse Guards Parade in central London, and dedicated to members of the 63rd Division killed in that conflict.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to King George VI?

Nearby attractions include The Mall, London (2 min walk), Duke of York Column, London (3 min walk), Carlton House Terrace, London (4 min walk), Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial, London (4 min walk).

How to get to King George VI by public transport?

The nearest stations to King George VI:

Bus

Old Bond Street / Royal Academy • Lines: 38, N38 (9 min walk)
Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (9 min walk)

Metro

Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (9 min walk)
Green Park • Lines: Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria (10 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (12 min walk)
London Victoria (22 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (14 min walk)
Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (15 min walk)