Queen Victoria Memorial

Queen Victoria Memorial

Queen Victoria Memorial
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Neighborhood: Westminster
If you only had an afternoon to experience London on a grand scale, Westminster would be a wise place to start. The ornate Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey sit adjacent at a corner of Parliament Square, and a short stroll along The Mall leads to Buckingham Palace. Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column are just up the road as well. As captivating as the architecture is, the wonders of Mother Nature are highlights of the area too. St James's Park (arguably London's loveliest), the expansive Green Park, and pedestrian friendly tree lined paths along the river showcase the exquisite manicure provided by English gardeners. Just beyond the landmarks and the gorgeous outdoor spaces, quiet residential squares and age old local pubs offer a more subdued take on this global seat of power in the heart of London.
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  • Green Park • 8 min walk
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  • acs1984
    Cockermouth, United Kingdom1,668 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Memorial Fountain
    We had a look around the Queen Victoria Memorial Fountain whilst visiting London. It is right at the end of The Mall directly in front of the palace. The memorial is huge and well detailed. People have thrown coins in the water and I think they've been there ages as the area around them has discoloured. Surprised they've not been pinched! It is very busy around the memorial and a lot of people sit on it so prepare to wait for photos etc.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 21, 2024
  • The Codnor Traveller
    Codnor, United Kingdom214 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning and symbolic
    Standing at the end of The Mall, right in front of Buckingham Palace, is an 82ft marble memorial to Queen Victoria. It is one of the most iconic sights in London, perhaps due to its proximity to the aforementioned Buckingham Palace, and remains the tallest monument to a British monarch in the country. The principle part of the memorial comprises of a central column (or pylon) and is made of Pentelic marble. Atop this is a gilded bronze representation of a winged Victory, whilst below are a series of smaller accompanying statues representing personifications of Constancy and Courage, as well as two eagles with their wings outstretched. These are made of Lasa marble. Below these statues is a statue of Queen Victoria herself, facing symbolically towards the City, flanked by representations of Motherhood, Truth and Justice - all synonymous with Queen Victoria. It was King Edward VII who proposed the building of this monument and it was agreed that it would not be paid for by the government. Instead it was funded by various countries across the Empire/Commonwealth as well as donations by members of the public. Sadly King Edward VII never got to see it dedicated officially as he passed away before. Instead it was King George V who had that particular honour. We've all seen this memorial, be it whenever we walk down The Mall, or watching the various televised events from Buckingham Palace over the years, as it is very much a focal points for the throngs of people that congregate at these events. This is a stunning monument(s) and is every much a part of London as Big Ben or Marble Arch, and is one of those incredible places that I hardly need to sell to you.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 25, 2024
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The "wedding cake"
    The wedding cake, this is the curious nickname given to it by Londoners for its vague resemblance to the sumptuous tiered wedding cakes. At the top, instead of the newlyweds, is the golden statue of Winged Victory, while at the bottom stands Queen Victoria surrounded by a series of marble sculptures. The entire sculpture group, which includes other bronze statues all around, is an exaltation of the Queen and the British Empire. The beautiful and detailed monument is majestically positioned between The Mall and Buckingham Palace.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 29, 2024
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PATO-BETO
San Martin, Argentina20,724 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
The Victoria Memorial was inaugurated in 1911, being the tallest monument dedicated to a king or queen in England. It is more than 25 meters high, made with marble and gilded bronze. It weighs 2300 tons. It is located in front of Buckingham Palace. It stands out for its brightness and beauty, since from afar we can see the figure of the Winged Victory on a globe. In the corners of the monument we find large statues with lions. A few meters away we enjoyed the changing of the guard and the entire surroundings of the place. London surprises at every turn.
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Written December 10, 2023
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Rubemperor
Vezzano Ligure, Italy3,596 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
I went to see this monument with my girlfriend during a holiday in London. This is the famous sculpture in front of the main entrance of Buckingham Palace. The work has stairs at the base that raise the memorial made of white stone. The latter is a fountain into which many tourists throw a coin. On the top there is a golden sculpture, one of the most famous symbols of the city. From this point, thanks to the raised position, you can take beautiful souvenir photographs with the residence of the sovereigns of England in the background.
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Written February 1, 2024
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA17,331 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
It is a beautiful when photographed against a clear blue morning sky.

The upper terrace level is a good place to view the Changing of the Guards Ceremony.

The smaller sculptures and reliefs that form the base are also beautiful.
Written October 11, 2022
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Angelo S
Hilliard, OH5,974 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
A stunning memorial topped with a gilded statue pay tribute to Queen Victoria. This large memorial is directly in from of Buckingham Palace and the Canada Gate and cannot be missed. While not as interesting as some of the public sculpture in Italy, it is tastefully carved with a fair amount of interesting detail.
Written February 17, 2023
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The_Loup_Garou
Phoenix, AZ164,987 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
A Beautiful Statue - A Grand Memorial

While we had strolled St James Park many times, we were most often cutting through to Green Park, either to, or from Mayfair. In November, we did a bit more of a stroll, and stopped at the Queen Victoria Memorial, on our way to Buckingham Palace, and then to Knightsbridge.

While I had seen the Memorial, from a distance, this visit gave me the opportunity to admire it, although with crowds (not sure why they were all there, but there must have been some event, or parade, and we could not walk The Mall, so had to deviate across the lawns in the park). The Memorial is much larger, than it had appeared with my previous glimpses, and in the Autumn light, the gilt figures atop the pylon really stood out. Also, what was left of Autumn color in the trees, added a warmth to the Memorial.

I also had the opportunity to appreciate the detail around the base, which I had not observed before.

This is a great work of art, with the marble carvings, and then the metal work, both atop, and in strategic places around the base.

Lovely to behold, though difficult to really see and appreciate, with the extreme crowds. When we return in April, for another stay at the Conrad St James, I will return, and not on a day with an event, or parade.
Written July 21, 2020
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Ian C
London, UK23,667 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Solo
Appropriately, given their contribution to Great Britain and the then Empire, the memorials to Queen Victoria and to Prince Albert are two of the most spectacular in London. Both are not only splendid sculptural ensembles, but they are linked to urban planning in a grand way that we seem to have forgotten how to do.

The Albert Memorial stands at the north end of the series of museums, colleges and other institutions in South Kensington and, being designed in the 1860's, is High Gothic in style. Victoria's memorial sits in front of Buckingham Palace at the end of the Mall and is exuberant Edwardian neoclassical in style.

I visited today on my way to work when it was pretty deserted and it was doubly impressive under the grey autumn skies.

If you are visiting London, make sure you visit both memorials.

Written November 25, 2020
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Kay T
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Family
We visited this memorial with our three children (aged between 1 and 6), and they loved it. Our 4 and 6 year old sat and drew Queen Victoria and wanted to know all about it. It’s an iconic monument to Queen Victoria right in front of the Queen’s London residence and worth a stroll across the road from Buckingham Palace to see its majestic statues up close.
Written October 30, 2020
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand24,091 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
The memorial is the roundabout in front of Buckingham Palace. The entrance to the base of the memorial is from the Palace end of the memorial. The golden figures on top of the memorial are quite eye-catching. Queen Victoria herself is sitting down on the mall end of the memorial.
We came after the changing of the guards and it wasn't super busy. It was easy enough to walk around with a stroller. Lots of nicely carved statues in one area to look at.
Written January 27, 2020
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FlyAtNight
Brooklin, Canada3,631 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019 • Couples
The Queen Victoria Memorial is located directly in front of Buckingham Palace. A bronze angel on the top is impressive. The area is apparently closed to traffic on Sundays and holidays, which makes it very easy to explore the area.

Written March 14, 2020
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David0ff82
Liverpool, UK1,455 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
A lovely area outside Buckingham Palace home to the Queen Victoria Memorial and passed through many times over the years with my partner when in London. We came back December 2021 this time joined by my partners sister and her fiancé and their 2 daughters it was their 1st visit we had a nice time and took some photos. A nice visit.
Written November 30, 2022
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