Animals in War Memorial, London

Name: Animals in War Memorial
Address: Brook Gate, Park Lane, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7641 6000

#347 among attractions in London

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The Animals in War Memorial is a war memorial, in Hyde Park, London, commemorating the countless animals that have served and died under British military command throughout history. It was designed by English sculptor David Backhouse and unveiled in November 2004 by Anne, Princess Royal. ()

Alternative names: Unveiled: 2004Coordinates: 51°30'40"N, 0°9'27"W

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Brook Gate, Park LaneCity of Westminster (Knightsbridge and Belgravia)London United Kingdom

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+44 20 7641 6000

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Animals in War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hyde Park, Wallace Collection, South Molton Street, Selfridges.

0.4 miSW
Acres of greenery in Central London
Hyde Park, London
11 min walk • Hyde Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of London, is one of the city's eight Royal Parks and a classic example of urban green space at its finest. Encompassing 350 acres, it offers both locals and tourists a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life.
0.5 miNE
Artworks and armour in grand townhouse
Wallace Collection, London
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's Marylebone, the Wallace Collection is a national museum that houses an exquisite collection of fine and decorative arts from the 15th to 19th centuries. This treasure trove of artistic mastery is displayed in Hertford House, a historic...
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
South Molton Street, London
12 min walk • South Molton Street is a street in Mayfair, London, that runs from Oxford Street to Brook Street. Bond Street Underground station is at the north end of the street. The street was built in the mid-18th century as part of the Conduit Mead Estate. It was extensively rebuilt around 1900, but many of the original Georgian houses remain.
~1680 ftNE
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
Selfridges, London
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~830 ftNW
19th-century triumphal arch by John Nash
Marble Arch, London
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~620 ftNW
Park
Speakers' Corner, London
3 min walk • Speakers' Corner is a unique tourist attraction nestled in the northeastern corner of London's Hyde Park. Renowned as the bastion of free speech and open-air public speaking, this historic site is where anyone can turn up unannounced to discuss, debate, and provide...
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
St Christopher's Place, London
11 min walk • St. Christopher's Place is a short pedestrianised shopping street in Marylebone, central London between Oxford Street and Wigmore Street. Its retail units are smaller and higher-end than the major chains located on Oxford Street, similar to nearby South Molton Street.
~1780 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, London
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0.5 miS
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Hyde Park Holocaust Memorial, London
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~1900 ftNW
Synagogue
West London Synagogue, London
10 min walk • The West London Synagogue of British Jews, abbreviated WLS, is a synagogue and congregation, affiliated to Reform Judaism, near Marble Arch in central London. It was established on 15 April 1840. The current synagogue building in Upper Berkeley Street, dedicated in 1870, is Grade II listed.
~1770 ftE
Park
Mount Street Gardens, London
9 min walk • Mount Street Gardens is a public garden off Mount Street in the west of the Mayfair area of London, England. The gardens were created in 1889 out of a former burial ground of St George's, Hanover Square, and named after the Mount Field, an area including a fortification dating from the English Civil War named Oliver's Mount.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Animals in War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Speakers' Corner, London (3 min walk), Western Marble Arch Synagogue, London (4 min walk), Marble Arch, London (5 min walk), Eagle Squadrons Memorial, London (7 min walk).

How to get to Animals in War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Animals in War Memorial:

Bus

Marble Arch • Lines: 400, 426, 905, A6 (2 min walk)
Portman Street / Marble Arch Station • Lines: 30 (7 min walk)

Metro

Marble Arch • Lines: Central (5 min walk)
Bond Street • Lines: Central, Jubilee (11 min walk)

Train

London Marylebone (25 min walk)
London Paddington (25 min walk)