Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross, London

Name: Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1756 among attractions in London

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The Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross is a memorial to Eleanor of Castile erected in the forecourt of Charing Cross railway station, London, in 1864–1865. It is a fanciful reconstruction of the medieval Eleanor cross at Charing, one of several memorial crosses erected by Edward I of England in memory of his first wife. The Victorian monument was designed by Edward Middleton Barry, also the architect of the railway station, and includes multiple statues of Queen Eleanor by the sculptor Thomas Earp. It does not occupy the original site of the Charing Cross, which is now occupied by Hubert Le Sueur's equestrian statue of Charles I. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'30"N, 0°7'31"W

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City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

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Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House.

~640 ftW
Square
Trafalgar Square, London
4 min walk • Trafalgar Square is an iconic public space at the heart of London, United Kingdom, known for its cultural significance and historical monuments. This bustling square is often the focal point for political demonstrations, community gatherings, and festive celebrations...
~650 ftSW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Nelson's Column, London
4 min walk • Nelson's Column is an iconic historical landmark situated in the heart of London, England, at Trafalgar Square. This towering monument, which rises to 52 meters (approximately 170 feet), was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of...
~340 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture, Georgian architecture
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's bustling Trafalgar Square, St Martin-in-the-Fields stands as an iconic example of Georgian ecclesiastical architecture and a beacon of music and compassionate outreach within the city. This Anglican church, with its striking...
~360 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Georgian architecture
Canada House, London
2 min walk • Canada House stands as a grand symbol of the Canadian presence in the heart of London, England. This historic building serves as the Canadian High Commission, functioning as a diplomatic space as well as a cultural center.
~780 ftW
Square, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Fourth plinth, London
4 min walk • The Fourth Plinth, located in the northwest corner of Trafalgar Square in London, England, is a unique and ever-changing tourist attraction that captures the city’s creative spirit. Unlike the other three plinths in the square, which display statues of historical...
~650 ftW
Tree
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, London
4 min walk • The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a Christmas tree gifted to the people of Britain by Norway each year since 1947. The tree is prominently displayed in Trafalgar Square from the beginning of December until 6 January.
~550 ftE
Palace
York House, London
3 min walk • York House was one of a string of mansion houses which formerly stood on the Strand, the principal route from the City of London to the Palace of Westminster.
~730 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Trafalgar Theatre, London
4 min walk • Trafalgar Theatre is a new West End theatre in Whitehall, near Trafalgar Square, in the City of Westminster, London. It is set to open in spring 2021 following a major multi-million pound restoration project aiming to reinstate it back to its original heritage design.
~500 ftN
Nightlife
The Harp, London
3 min walk • The Harp is a public house at 47 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4HS. It was The Welsh Harp until 1995, when it was taken over by an Irish woman Binnie Walsh, who subsequently bought the pub. The pub was subsequently sold to Fuller's in 2014.
~820 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
Adelphi Theatre, London
4 min walk • The Adelphi Theatre is a London West End theatre, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. The present building is the fourth on the site.
~470 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Durham House, London
3 min walk • Durham House, or Durham Inn, was the historic London town house of the Bishop of Durham in the Strand. Its gardens descended to the River Thames.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross?

Nearby attractions include British Optical Association Museum, London (1 min walk), Craven Street, London (1 min walk), Benjamin Franklin House, London (2 min walk), St Martin-in-the-Fields, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross by public transport?

The nearest stations to Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross:

Bus

Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (1 min walk)
Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (4 min walk)

Metro

Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (2 min walk)
Embankment • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern (4 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (3 min walk)
London Waterloo (17 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (6 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (9 min walk)