Polish Air Force Memorial, London

Name: Polish Air Force Memorial
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1529 among attractions in London

Memorial, Monuments and statues, Memorial site

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Facts and practical information

The Polish Air Force Memorial is a war memorial in West London, England in memory of airmen from Poland who served in the Royal Air Force as part of the Polish contribution to World War II. Over 18,000 men and women served in the Polish squadrons of the RAF during the war, and over 2,000 lost their lives. The memorial marks the southern extremity of South Ruislip in the London Borough of Hillingdon, near RAF Northolt, where seven Polish-manned fighter squadrons were based at different times in the war. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°32'56"N, 0°24'1"W

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Hillingdon (Ruislip)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Polish Air Force Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Northala Fields, Ten Acre Wood, Islip Manor Meadows, Northolt Branch Observatories.

1.2 miSE
Park, Playground
Northala Fields, London
32 min walk • Northala Fields is a park located in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. It was opened in 2008 and consists of four artificial hills standing next to the A40 Western Avenue, as well as several fishing lakes, a large field area a children's play area and adjacent café.
0.8 miSW
Park
Ten Acre Wood, Uxbridge
21 min walk • Ten Acre Wood is a Local Nature Reserve in Yeading in the London Borough of Hillingdon, which is owned by Hillingdon Council and managed by the London Wildlife Trust.
0.5 miE
Park
Islip Manor Meadows, Uxbridge
13 min walk • Islip Manor Meadows is a 23.75 hectare Local Nature Reserve and Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation in Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. It is owned and managed by Ealing Council.
1.3 miE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Northolt Branch Observatories, Uxbridge
33 min walk • The Northolt Branch Observatories is an astronomical observatory located in London, England. NBO collects follow-up astrometry of near-Earth asteroids and other small Solar System objects. It focuses on public outreach, sharing images, videos and information about asteroids on social media.
0.5 miS
51°32'31"N • 0°23'46"W
Dinosaur Escape Adventure Golf, London
13 min walk • Golf, Game and entertainment center, Mini golf
1.2 miW
Park
Gutteridge Wood and Meadows, London
31 min walk • Gutteridge Wood and Meadows is a Local Nature Reserve in Yeading in the London Borough of Hillingdon, which is owned by Hillingdon Council and managed by the London Wildlife Trust.
0.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
South Ruislip, Uxbridge
17 min walk • South Ruislip is an area of north west London in the London Borough of Hillingdon, south-east of Ruislip, south of Eastcote, north-west of Northolt, and west of South Harrow. A 2017 estimation put the population of South Ruislip ward as 13,150 residents. The population, according to the 2001 UK census, was 10,823.
1.3 miN
Neighbourhood
Ruislip Manor, Uxbridge
33 min walk • Ruislip Manor is an area of Ruislip in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It is located approximately 13 miles north west of Charing Cross.
1.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Earlsmead Stadium, London
35 min walk • Earlsmead Stadium is a football stadium in Harrow, north-west London, England. It is the home ground of Harrow Borough F.C. The stadium has a capacity of 3,070 people, which includes 350 seats and standing under cover for 1,000 people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Polish Air Force Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Islip Manor Meadows, Uxbridge (13 min walk), South Ruislip, Uxbridge (17 min walk), Ten Acre Wood, Uxbridge (21 min walk).

How to get to Polish Air Force Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Polish Air Force Memorial:

Bus

Polish War Memorial • Lines: 696, E7 (2 min walk)
Harvey Road • Lines: 696, E7 (9 min walk)

Metro

South Ruislip • Lines: Central (15 min walk)