National Submarine War Memorial, London

Name: National Submarine War Memorial
Address: 8 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0HJ, United Kingdom

#479 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The National Submariners' War Memorial is a war memorial on the Victoria Embankment in London, England, between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge. The memorial is also referred to as the National Submarine War Memorial, the National Submarine Memorial, the Submarine War Memorial and the Submariner Memorial. It commemorates the Royal Navy submariners who died in the First and Second World Wars. The Royal Navy Submarine Service had 57 operational vessels at the start of the First World War in 1914, but expanded to 137 vessels by the time the war ended in 1918, with another 78 under construction. During the war, 54 of its submarines were sunk, and over 1,300 Royal Navy submariners were killed. The memorial is a Grade II* listed building, and it is the focal point of a special memorial walk and laying of wreaths held each year by submariners on the Sunday preceding Remembrance Sunday. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'39"N, 0°6'39"W

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8 Victoria EmbankmentCity of London (Farringdon Without)London EC4Y 0HJ United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Two Temple Place, Temple Church, St Clement Danes, Oxo Tower.

~390 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Museum, Art museum
Two Temple Place, London
2 min walk • Two Temple Place is an architectural gem tucked away in the bustling heart of London, England. Built in the late 19th century, this neo-Gothic mansion is not only a testament to the city's rich history but also serves as a cultural venue showcasing diverse exhibitions...
~790 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Temple
Temple Church, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's legal quarter, the Temple Church stands as a testament to the city's rich and diverse history. This remarkable church was originally built by the Knights Templar, the order of crusading monks made famous by their role in the Crusades...
~1040 ftNW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Clement Danes, London
6 min walk • St Clement Danes is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London. It is situated outside the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand.
~1090 ftSE
Museum, Tower, Art gallery
Oxo Tower, London
6 min walk • The Oxo Tower is a building with a prominent tower on the south bank of the River Thames in London. The building has mixed use as Oxo Tower Wharf containing a set of design, arts and crafts shops on the ground and first floors with two galleries, Bargehouse and Gallery@oxo.
~940 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Shopping
Twinings, London
5 min walk • The Twinings Museum is a small museum adjacent to the Twinings shop at 216, Strand, in London, England.
~1110 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture, Georgian architecture
St Mary le Strand, London
6 min walk • St Mary le Strand is a Church of England church at the eastern end of the Strand in the City of Westminster, London. It lies within the Deanery of Westminster within the Diocese of London.
~1470 ftW
Monuments and statues
Statue of George III, London
8 min walk • The statue of George III, Somerset House, formally titled George III and the River Thames, is a Grade I listed outdoor bronze sculptural group depicting King George III and Neptune or Father Thames, located in the quadrangle of Somerset House, London, England. The sculptor was John Bacon, and the statue was erected between 1778 and 1789.
~560 ftN
Forts and castles
Middle Temple, London
3 min walk • The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, commonly known simply as Middle Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court exclusively entitled to call their members to the English Bar as barristers, the others being the Inner Temple, Gray's Inn and Lincoln's Inn.
~1310 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture, Historical place
Royal Courts of Justice, London
7 min walk • The Royal Courts of Justice, commonly called the Law Courts, is a court building in Westminster which houses the High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales. The High Court also sits on circuit and in other major cities.
~770 ftNW
Nightlife
The Edgar Wallace, London
4 min walk • The Edgar Wallace is a public house at 40–41 Essex Street, London WC2, at the corner with Devereux Court. The pub dates back to 1777, and was originally The Essex Head.
~320 ftW
Ship
HQS Wellington, London
2 min walk • HMS Wellington is a Grimsby-class sloop, formerly of the Royal Navy. During the Second World War, she served as a convoy escort ship in the North Atlantic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Submarine War Memorial open?

National Submarine War Memorial is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to National Submarine War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include HQS Wellington, London (2 min walk), Two Temple Place, London (2 min walk), Middle Temple, London (3 min walk), Garden Bridge, London (4 min walk).

How to get to National Submarine War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Submarine War Memorial:

Metro

Temple • Lines: Circle, District (4 min walk)
Chancery Lane • Lines: Central (13 min walk)

Bus

The Royal Courts of Justice • Lines: 26, N26 (6 min walk)
Chancery Lane • Lines: 26, N26 (6 min walk)

Train

London Blackfriars (9 min walk)
City Thameslink (12 min walk)

Ferry

Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (11 min walk)
Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (25 min walk)