Bazalgette Memorial, London

Name: Bazalgette Memorial
Address: London, United Kingdom

#490 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The Sir Joseph Bazalgette Memorial is a memorial to the Victorian engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette, by George Blackall Simonds. It is located on the Victoria Embankment, a few feet up river from the Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges, opposite the junction with Northumberland Avenue. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'22"N, 0°7'21"W

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

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Banqueting House, Golden Jubilee Bridges, Palace of Whitehall, Cleopatra's Needle.

~990 ftSW
Neo-classical hall with painted ceilings
Banqueting House, London
5 min walk • The Banqueting House in London stands as a grand testament to the architectural splendor of the early 17th century. Situated on Whitehall, a stone's throw away from the Houses of Parliament and Downing Street, this elegant monument is the last remaining component of...
~510 ftE
Bridge
Golden Jubilee Bridges, London
3 min walk • Spanning the River Thames with modern elegance, the Golden Jubilee Bridges flank both sides of the Hungerford Bridge, providing a vital connection between the areas of Waterloo and the bustling entertainment district around Charing Cross in the heart of London, United...
~960 ftSW
Palace
Palace of Whitehall, London
5 min walk • The Palace of Whitehall, once the primary residence of English monarchs in London, stands as a testament to the grandeur of Britain's royal history. Though much of the palace was lost to a devastating fire in 1698, the site remains steeped in the architectural...
~960 ftNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Cleopatra's Needle, London
5 min walk • Cleopatra's Needle in London is an Egyptian obelisk located in the City of Westminster, on the Victoria Embankment near the Golden Jubilee Bridges. It is close to the Embankment underground station.
~810 ftS
Memorial, Reginald Blomfield, Monuments and statues
Royal Air Force Memorial, London
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~690 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of General Gordon, London
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~700 ftN
Palace
York House, London
4 min walk • York House was one of a string of mansion houses which formerly stood on the Strand, the principal route from the City of London to the Palace of Westminster.
~1050 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Trafalgar Theatre, London
6 min walk • Trafalgar Theatre is a new West End theatre in Whitehall, near Trafalgar Square, in the City of Westminster, London. It is set to open in spring 2021 following a major multi-million pound restoration project aiming to reinstate it back to its original heritage design.
~1090 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Durham House, London
6 min walk • Durham House, or Durham Inn, was the historic London town house of the Bishop of Durham in the Strand. Its gardens descended to the River Thames.
~380 ftNW
Edwardian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Playhouse Theatre, London
2 min walk • The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, located in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square. The Theatre was built by F. H. Fowler and Hill with a seating capacity of 1,200. It was rebuilt in 1907 and still retains its original substage machinery.
~760 ftNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Benjamin Franklin House, London
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bazalgette Memorial?

Nearby attractions include The Tattershall Castle, London (2 min walk), Whitehall House, London (2 min walk), Playhouse Theatre, London (2 min walk), Victoria Embankment, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Bazalgette Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bazalgette Memorial:

Metro

Embankment • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern (2 min walk)
Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (6 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (2 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (6 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (3 min walk)
London Waterloo (13 min walk)

Bus

Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (6 min walk)
Bedford Street • Lines: N26 (7 min walk)