Queen Victoria Memorial

★ 4.7 (4,122)Free

Unveiled in 1911, the Queen Victoria Memorial sits at the head of the Mall directly facing Buckingham Palace, its gilded winged Victory figure and marble allegorical statues forming the natural stage for royal ceremonial moments, including views of the Changing of the Guard. Reviewers with a 4.7 rating consistently recommend arriving early to claim a good vantage point on its steps before crowds build for palace events, calling it one of the most reliably photogenic royal-London spots. Free and quick to see, it works best as a vantage point paired with a Buckingham Palace visit rather than as a standalone stop.

✨ Reasons to go

1Unveiled in 1911 as a monument to Queen Victoria, positioned at the head of the Mall facing Buckingham Palace
2Topped by a gilded winged Victory figure surrounded by marble allegorical statues
3Its steps serve as a natural vantage point for watching the Changing of the Guard

💡 Good to know

1Arrive early if you want a spot on the steps for viewing the Changing of the Guard, since it fills up fast
2combine it naturally with a Buckingham Palace visit, as it sits right at the palace gates
3check for royal ceremonial events, which use this memorial as a central staging point.

⏱️ Typical visit

10 min

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

London SW1A 1AA, UKGoogle Apple

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"The Queen Victoria Memorial was absolutely stunning to see in person during my visit to London ⭐ The monument is incredibly detailed and elegant, and it adds so much grandeur to the area around Buckingham Palace. I loved taking in the beautiful sculptures and architecture while appreciating the history behind it all. It’s one of those landmarks that truly makes London feel iconic and is definitely worth visiting 🇬🇧"

— G D (Savor the Journey)

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