National Firefighters Memorial, London

Name: National Firefighters Memorial
Address: Sermon Lane, London, United Kingdom

#425 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The National Firefighters Memorial is a memorial composed of three bronze statues depicting firefighters in action at the height of the Blitz. It is located on the Jubilee Walkway to the south of St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London, and it is approachable from the south bank of the River Thames via the Millennium Footbridge. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1991 (33 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'46"N, 0°5'54"W

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Sermon LaneCity of London (Castle Baynard)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

National Firefighters Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Paul's Cathedral, One New Change, Millennium Bridge, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice.

~300 ftN
Iconic cathedral's churchyard and garden
St Paul's Cathedral, London
2 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is an iconic feature of the London skyline and a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Consecrated in 1708, this architectural masterpiece is the work of Sir Christopher Wren, who was commissioned to rebuild the church after the Great...
~590 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
3 min walk • One New Change is a modernist gem nestled in the historic heart of London, England. This sleek shopping centre, opened in 2010, offers a distinctive blend of high-end retail shops, eclectic dining options, and a unique vantage point for some of the city's most iconic...
~1240 ftS
Steel suspension bridge for pedestrians
Millennium Bridge, London
6 min walk • The Millennium Bridge, a sleek steel suspension bridge, stretches across the River Thames in the bustling heart of London, United Kingdom. Since its opening in June 2000, it has become an iconic pedestrian pathway linking the areas near St.
~1490 ftN
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
8 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~1150 ftE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary-le-Bow, London
6 min walk • St Mary-le-Bow is a church of Saxon origins, with a Norman crypt, that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside.
~730 ftN
Square
Paternoster Square, London
4 min walk • Paternoster Square is an urban development, owned by the Mitsubishi Estate Co. next to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. The area, which takes its name from Paternoster Row, once centre of the London publishing trade, was devastated by aerial bombardment in The Blitz during the Second World War.
~480 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Queen Anne, London
3 min walk • A statue of Queen Anne is installed in the forecourt outside the west front of St Paul's Cathedral, in London, United Kingdom. It became a Grade II listed building in 1972.
~1210 ftW
Nightlife, Restaurant, Art Nouveau architecture
The Blackfriar, London
6 min walk • The Blackfriar is a Grade II* listed public house on Queen Victoria Street in Blackfriars, London. It was built in about 1875 on the site of a former medieval Dominican friary, and then remodelled in about 1905 by the architect Herbert Fuller-Clark. Much of the internal decoration was done by the sculptors Frederick T.
~480 ftNE
Church
Paul's walk, London
3 min walk • Paul's walk in Elizabethan and early Stuart London was the name given to the central nave of Old St Paul's Cathedral, where people walked up and down in search of the latest news. At the time, St. Paul's was the centre of the London grapevine.
~1250 ftNW
Edwardian architecture
Old Bailey, London
7 min walk • The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, commonly referred to as the Old Bailey after the street on which it stands, is a criminal court building in central London, one of several that houses the Crown Court of England and Wales.
~920 ftNW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Martin, London
5 min walk • St Martin, Ludgate, also known as St Martin within Ludgate, is an Anglican church on Ludgate Hill in the ward of Farringdon, in the City of London. The church is of medieval origin, but the present building dates from 1677 to 1684 and was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Firefighters Memorial?

Nearby attractions include College of Arms, London (2 min walk), Minor Canons of St Paul's, London (2 min walk), St Paul's Cathedral, London (2 min walk), International Headquarters of The Salvation Army, London (3 min walk).

How to get to National Firefighters Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Firefighters Memorial:

Bus

St Paul's Churchyard • Lines: 26, N26 (2 min walk)
Mansion House Station • Lines: 26, N26 (5 min walk)

Metro

Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (4 min walk)
St. Paul's • Lines: Central (5 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (5 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (8 min walk)

Train

London Blackfriars (7 min walk)
City Thameslink (8 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (12 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (27 min walk)