Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial, London

Name: Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial
Address: London, United Kingdom

#829 among attractions in London

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The Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial is located on the south side of The Mall in Central London, close to the junction with Horse Guards Road at the northeast corner of St James's Park. Unveiled in 1910, it marks the deaths of the 1,083 soldiers of the Royal Artillery who died in the Second Boer War from 1899 to 1902 It has been a listed building since 1970. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'20"N, 0°7'52"W

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

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Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nelson's Column, Horse Guards Building, Horse Guards Parade, 10 Downing Street.

~1070 ftNE
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~500 ftSE
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~970 ftN
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~260 ftN
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~370 ftNW
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Carlton House Terrace, London
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include National Police Memorial, London (2 min walk), Institute of Contemporary Arts, London (2 min walk), Duke of York Column, London (2 min walk), Carlton House Terrace, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial:

Bus

Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (6 min walk)
Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (9 min walk)

Metro

Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (7 min walk)
Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (9 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (9 min walk)
London Waterloo (21 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (11 min walk)
Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (11 min walk)