Rifle Brigade War Memorial, London

Name: Rifle Brigade War Memorial
Address: London, United Kingdom

#664 among attractions in London

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The Rifle Brigade War Memorial in London commemorates the service of the Rifle Brigade in the First and Second World Wars. It stands at the junction of Grosvenor Gardens and Hobart Place near Victoria Station in the City of Westminster, on land donated by the 2nd Duke of Westminster. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'53"N, 0°8'50"W

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City of Westminster (Knightsbridge and Belgravia)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Buckingham Palace, Apsley House, Westminster Cathedral, Queen's Gallery.

~1460 ftNE
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...
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Apsley House, London
10 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...
~1910 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Westminster Cathedral, London
10 min walk • Westminster Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and architectural splendor in the heart of London, England. This Roman Catholic cathedral, not to be confused with the nearby Westminster Abbey, is the seat of the Archbishop of Westminster and a prime example of...
~1230 ftNE
Royal treasures in a 19th-century chapel
Queen's Gallery, London
6 min walk • The Queen's Gallery is a refined art gallery nestled in the heart of London, England, which serves as a public exhibition space for the Royal Collection. Located adjacent to Buckingham Palace, this gallery offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a world of...
~1830 ftN
Memorial, Georgian architecture, Monuments and statues
Wellington Arch, London
9 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.
~740 ftE
Museum, Historical place
Royal Mews, London
4 min walk • The Royal Mews is a mews, or collection of equestrian stables, of the British Royal Family. In London these stables and stable-hands quarters have occupied two main sites in turn, being located at first on the north side of Charing Cross, and then within the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
~1350 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Apollo Victoria Theatre, London
7 min walk • The Apollo Victoria Theatre is a West End theatre on Wilton Road in the Westminster district of London, across from London Victoria Station.
~720 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Foch, London
4 min walk • The Equestrian statue of Ferdinand Foch stands in Lower Grosvenor Gardens, London. The sculptor was Georges Malissard and the statue is a replica of another raised in Cassel, France.
0.4 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Royal Artillery Memorial, London
10 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.
~1300 ftNW
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.
~1130 ftE
Edwardian architecture, Theater, Frank Matcham
Victoria Palace Theatre, London
6 min walk • The Victoria Palace Theatre is a West End theatre in Victoria Street, in the City of Westminster, opposite Victoria Station.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rifle Brigade War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Grosvenor Gardens, London (4 min walk), Foch, London (4 min walk), Royal Mews, London (4 min walk), Garden at Buckingham Palace, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Rifle Brigade War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rifle Brigade War Memorial:

Bus

Victoria Station Oxford Tube • Lines: Tube (3 min walk)
Wilton Street • Lines: 38, N38 (3 min walk)

Metro

Victoria • Lines: Circle, District, Victoria (5 min walk)
Hyde Park Corner • Lines: Piccadilly (12 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (7 min walk)
Charing Cross (31 min walk)

Ferry

Battersea Power Station Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb2, Rb6 (25 min walk)
Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (27 min walk)