Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA
Queen Victoria Memorial
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Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
5.6Unveiled in 1911 by Queen Victoria’s grandson, King George V, this colossal memorial stands directly outside Buckingham Palace. It brings royal commemoration into the ceremonial landscape of St James’s Park.
This is a monumental piece of London’s royal landscape, rather than a quiet wild escape. Its position outside Buckingham Palace and its place among the park’s royal and military memorials give it a strong sense of ceremony and context.
Grand · Atmospheric
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The experience
Take time to look at the memorial in its setting outside Buckingham Palace, then use the Royal Parks monuments guide to explore other memorials in St James’s Park.
Things to do
See the Queen Victoria Memorial in its setting
View the colossal memorial outside Buckingham Palace and consider how its position connects the monument with the royal setting.
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Explore other St James’s Park memorials
Use the Royal Parks monuments guide to find other royal and military memorials in the park, including the Guards Memorial and the King George VI memorial.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A close look at the memorial
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Visit the memorial outside Buckingham Palace.
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Take in its scale and setting.
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Use the Royal Parks monuments guide to identify other memorials in St James’s Park.
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Explore St James’s Park’s memorial landscape
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Begin at the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace.
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Explore the other memorials listed in the Royal Parks guide, including the Guards Memorial and the King George VI memorial.
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Check current park access and food and drink information before setting out.
Verified history
The Royal Parks describes the Queen Victoria Memorial as a colossal statue outside Buckingham Palace, commissioned and unveiled by Queen Victoria’s grandson, King George V, in 1911. It is one of several royal and military memorials in St James’s Park.
Hidden details
Its place among the park’s memorials — The Queen Victoria Memorial is part of a wider collection of royal and military memorials in St James’s Park. The Royal Parks guide also lists the Guards Memorial and the King George VI memorial.
When to go
· No specific time is supported by the supplied sources.
The supplied sources do not identify a seasonal reason to visit.
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Worth pairing with
Other memorials in St James’s Park
The Royal Parks monuments guide lists additional memorials in the park, including the Guards Memorial and King George VI memorial.
What to look for
The colossal statue of Queen Victoria and the memorial’s position directly outside Buckingham Palace. The Royal Parks guide also places it among St James’s Park’s wider collection of royal and military memorials.
The story
Royalty
Best time to go
Not season-dependent; check current park access before visiting.
No specific best time is supported by the supplied sources. Check current park access before visiting.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
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History lovers · Photographers
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
The memorial stands outside Buckingham Palace in St James’s Park. The Royal Parks says some pedestrian gates are open from 5am to midnight; check current access arrangements before visiting.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
The Royal Parks lists food and drink as available in St James’s Park; check current details before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Check current access details before visiting.
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