Buxton Memorial Fountain, London

Name: Buxton Memorial Fountain
Address: 1 Millbank, London, SW1P 3JU, United Kingdom

#883 among attractions in London

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The Buxton Memorial Fountain is a memorial and drinking fountain in London, the United Kingdom, that commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, and in particular, the role of British parliamentarians in the abolition campaign. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'46"N, 0°7'29"W

Address

1 MillbankCity of Westminster (St. James's)London SW1P 3JU United Kingdom

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Buxton Memorial Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, St Margaret's, Garden Museum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Buxton Memorial Fountain open?

Buxton Memorial Fountain is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Buxton Memorial Fountain?

Nearby attractions include UK Holocaust Memorial, London (1 min walk), Victoria Tower Gardens, London (1 min walk), Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst Memorial, London (4 min walk), Smith Square, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Buxton Memorial Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buxton Memorial Fountain:

Ferry

Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (8 min walk)
Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (10 min walk)

Metro

Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (9 min walk)
Lambeth North • Lines: Bakerloo (15 min walk)

Train

London Waterloo (18 min walk)
Vauxhall (19 min walk)

Bus

Waterloo Station / Mepham Street • Lines: 243 (19 min walk)
Vauxhall Bus Station (19 min walk)