Memorial Gates, London

Name: Memorial Gates
Address: Constitution Hill, London, SW1W 0QH, United Kingdom

#542 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The Memorial Gates are a war memorial located at the Hyde Park Corner end of Constitution Hill in London. Also known as the Commonwealth Memorial Gates, they commemorate the armed forces of the British Empire from five regions of the Indian subcontinent, as well as Africa and the Caribbean, who served for Britain in the First and Second World Wars. ()

Unveiled: 2002Coordinates: 51°30'9"N, 0°8'57"W

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Constitution HillCity of Westminster (St. James's)London SW1W 0QH United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Buckingham Palace, Apsley House, Green Park, The Grenadier.

~1610 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Edwardian architecture, Palace
Buckingham Palace, London
8 min walk • Buckingham Palace, the London residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch, is an iconic symbol of the United Kingdom's rich history and heritage. The grand edifice stands at the heart of the city, serving as the site for state occasions and royal...
~550 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Apsley House, London
3 min walk • Apsley House, also known as Number One, London, is a prominent museum and a beacon of historical significance nestled in the heart of London, England. This grand Georgian building was once the residence of the first Duke of Wellington, one of Britain's most esteemed...
~1330 ftNE
Park
Green Park, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Green Park is a tranquil oasis that offers a respite from the bustling city. This verdant space, known for its mature trees and wide-open grasslands, is one of the eight Royal Parks of London.
~1370 ftW
Nightlife
The Grenadier, London
7 min walk • The Grenadier is a public house in Belgravia, London. It was originally built in 1720 as the officers' mess for the senior infantry regiment of the British army, the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards, and located in a courtyard of their barracks.
~130 ftNW
Memorial, Georgian architecture, Monuments and statues
Wellington Arch, London
1 min walk • Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or as the Green Park Arch, is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms a centrepiece of Hyde Park Corner in central London, between corners of Hyde Park and Green Park; it stands on a large traffic island with crossings for pedestrian access.
~650 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Royal Artillery Memorial, London
4 min walk • The Royal Artillery Memorial is a First World War memorial located on Hyde Park Corner in London, England. Designed by Charles Sargeant Jagger, with architectural work by Lionel Pearson, and unveiled in 1925, the memorial commemorates the 49,076 soldiers from the Royal Artillery killed in the First World War.
~1330 ftSW
Park
Belgrave Square, London
7 min walk • Belgrave Square is a large 19th-century garden square in London. It is the centrepiece of Belgravia, and its architecture resembles the original scheme of property contractor Thomas Cubitt who engaged George Basevi for all of the terraces for the 2nd Earl Grosvenor, later the 1st Marquess of Westminster, in the 1820s.
~990 ftSE
Park, Garden
Garden at Buckingham Palace, London
5 min walk • The Garden at Buckingham Palace is a large private park attached to the London residence of the monarch. It is situated at the rear of Buckingham Palace, occupying a 17 hectares site in the City of Westminster, and has two-and-a-half miles of gravel paths.
~570 ftW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Memorial site
Australian War Memorial, London
3 min walk • The Australian War Memorial in London is a memorial dedicated in 2003 to the 102,000 Australian dead of the First and Second World Wars.
~1390 ftNE
Park
Great Lines Heritage Park, London
7 min walk • The Great Lines Heritage Park is a complex network of open spaces in the Medway Towns, connecting Chatham, Gillingham, Brompton and the Historic Dockyard. The long military history of the towns has dominated the history of the site and the park.
~1480 ftE
Memorial
Canada Memorial, London
8 min walk • The Canada Memorial in Green Park, London, United Kingdom, commemorates members of the Canadian Forces killed during the First and Second World Wars.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Memorial Gates?

Nearby attractions include Wellington Arch, London (1 min walk), RAF Bomber Command Memorial, London (2 min walk), New Zealand War Memorial, London (2 min walk), Waterloo Vase, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Memorial Gates by public transport?

The nearest stations to Memorial Gates:

Bus

Green Park / Constitution Hill • Lines: 38, N38 (4 min walk)
Old Park Lane / Hard Rock Cafe • Lines: 38, N38 (4 min walk)

Metro

Hyde Park Corner • Lines: Piccadilly (6 min walk)
Green Park • Lines: Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria (11 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (15 min walk)
Charing Cross (30 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (29 min walk)
Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (33 min walk)