World Cup Sculpture, London

Name: World Cup Sculpture
Address: London, United Kingdom

#623 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The World Cup Sculpture, or simply The Champions, is a bronze statue of the 1966 World Cup Final located near the site of West Ham United Football Club's former Boleyn Ground stadium in the London Borough of Newham, England. It depicts a famous victory scene photographed after the final, held at the old Wembley Stadium in London, featuring Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters and Ray Wilson. It remains the only time the England national football team have won the World Cup, and England captain Moore is pictured held shoulder high by his colleagues, holding the Jules Rimet Trophy aloft. ()

Coordinates: 51°31'48"N, 0°2'17"E

Address

Newham (Boleyn)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

World Cup Sculpture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boleyn Ground, Newham Town Hall, West Ham Park, Our Lady of Compassion Church.

~730 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Boleyn Ground, London
4 min walk • The Boleyn Ground, often referred to as Upton Park, was a football stadium located in Upton Park, east London. It was the home of West Ham United from 1904 to 2016.
0.8 miE
City hall
Newham Town Hall, London
20 min walk • Newham Town Hall, formerly East Ham Town Hall, is a municipal building in Barking Road, East Ham, London. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Newham London Borough Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
1.1 miNW
Park
West Ham Park, London
27 min walk • West Ham Park is a privately owned public park in West Ham in the London Borough of Newham. Spanning 77 acres, it is the largest park in the borough. The park has been managed by the City of London Corporation since 1874.
~350 ftN
Church
Our Lady of Compassion Church, London
2 min walk • Our Lady of Compassion Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Upton Park area of east London, dedicated to Our Lady of Compassion. Catholics in the area had previously worshipped at chapels attached to schools in the area until the church and its parish were both established in 1911.
1.2 miS
Park
Beckton District Park, London
30 min walk • Beckton District Park is a public park in Beckton in the London Borough of Newham. Together with King George V Park, it forms Beckton District Park and Newham City Farm, a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II.
1.2 miN
Church
Woodgrange Baptist Church, London
32 min walk • Woodgrange Baptist Church is a Baptist church on the Romford Road in Forest Gate, east London. It was built in 1882, with a hall added in 1899. It was damaged during the London Blitz but was repaired.
0.8 miSW
Church
Memorial Community Church, London
20 min walk • The Memorial Community Church is a Baptist church in Plaistow, Newham, east London. Neo-Byzantine in style, it is grade II listed.
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Queen's Market, London
10 min walk • Queen's Market, also known as Queen's Road Market, and Green Street Market, is a historic street market in the London Borough of Newham. It lies adjacent to Green Street and Upton Park tube station.
~110 ftN
Nightlife
Boleyn Tavern, London
1 min walk • The Boleyn Tavern is a Grade II listed public house in East Ham, East London, at the junction of Barking Road and Green Street. It was built in 1899–1900, with the entrance consoles bearing a 1900 date. The Tavern was frequented by West Ham United F.C. supporters due to its proximity to West Ham's ground, the Boleyn Ground.
1 miNW
Nightlife
Spotted Dog, London
27 min walk • The Spotted Dog is a Grade II listed public house at 212 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London. It dates back to the late 15th or early 16th century, and was thought to once have been a hunting lodge for King Henry VIII.
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
London Borough of Newham, London
25 min walk • The London Borough of Newham is a London borough created in 1965 by the London Government Act 1963. It covers an area previously administered by the Essex county boroughs of West Ham and East Ham, authorities that were both abolished by the same act.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to World Cup Sculpture?

Nearby attractions include Our Lady of Compassion Church, London (2 min walk), Boleyn Ground, London (4 min walk), Queen's Market, London (10 min walk), Newham Town Hall, London (20 min walk).

How to get to World Cup Sculpture by public transport?

The nearest stations to World Cup Sculpture:

Bus

Barking Road • Lines: 104, 376 (1 min walk)
Benson Avenue • Lines: 376 (2 min walk)

Metro

Upton Park • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (10 min walk)
East Ham • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (23 min walk)

Light rail

Beckton Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (38 min walk)