Queen Victoria Memorial

An absolutely essential London experience! The Victoria Memorial itself is a massive gilded monument that is a spectacle in its own right. Turning around, you have the iconic, awe-inspiring view of Buckingham Palace. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to soak in the history and feel the grandeur of the monarchy. Highly recommend to visit early to enjoy the space before the crowds arrive. A true landmark!

My Visit to the Victoria Memorial, London My visit to the Victoria Memorial, located in front of Buckingham Palace, was a beautiful and memorable experience. Unveiled in 1911, the memorial honors Queen Victoria and her remarkable reign, featuring a stunning marble statue of the queen surrounded by allegorical figures representing Justice, Truth, and Motherhood. The golden winged Victory statue atop the memorial adds a majestic touch, visible from a distance. The area around the memorial is perfect for a leisurely stroll or photography, especially when paired with a visit to Buckingham Palace or St. James’s Park. The plaza often hosts ceremonial events and provides a sense of London’s royal heritage. Visitor Tips: Visit early in the morning or late afternoon for fewer crowds and better lighting for photos. Combine your visit with the Changing of the Guard, which is nearby and happens at scheduled times. How to Reach: The Victoria Memorial is located at Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1A 1AA, easily accessible from Green Park or Victoria Underground Stations and by multiple bus routes. Overall, the Victoria Memorial is a must-see landmark — a majestic and elegant tribute to one of Britain’s most iconic monarchs.

The Queen Victoria Memorial is a stunning and majestic monument located right in front of Buckingham Palace. Its intricate sculptures and grand design make it a beautiful tribute to Queen Victoria. Surrounded by vibrant gardens and the iconic palace gates, it’s a popular photo stop and a peaceful place to pause during a visit to central London. A must-see for anyone exploring royal landmarks.

Located just outside the main entrance to the Buckingham Palace, it is a magnificent monument... perhaps one of the most picturised monuments in London. Besides Buckingham Palace, there are some beautiful Royal Parks like Green Park and St James Park, around this landmark.The Mall, a beautiful tree lined avenue, starts from here. This is the first time we found the monument barricaded, thus preventing close access to the monument.

Right in front of Buckingham Palace, the stunning memorial to Britain’s second longest reigning monarch is famous the world over. During major events and changings of the guard, there are people standing and sitting all near the monument. The gleaming gold statue on the top cannot fail to catch your eye. Truly one of the icons of London that you cannot feel to miss if you see Buckingham Palace. You certainly want to take at least one photo as a memory — we took more.

Probably the best effort at a monument Ive ever seen. Hopefully they'll do something similar for me? Just the scale, formability and grandeur of this place. This memorial is to Queen Vic and makes you realise where your at! Have a walk up the Mall and the grandeur grows as you get closer to the palace. And then the roundabout where this sits is an amazing garden arrangement on its own. Then this monument stands guard to the entrance of the most famous palace in the world! The cash these guys have spend and its no wonder to me why the poms are so proud! Just an incredible site. Then wonder back through St James Park and take it all in on your way back

A powerful and elegant tribute to Queen Victoria – rich in history, symbolism, and beauty. The Victoria Memorial, standing proudly in front of Buckingham Palace, is one of London’s most striking monuments. Commissioned after Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 and unveiled in 1911, this grand structure celebrates her reign and the values of the British Empire at its peak. Designed by Sir Thomas Brock, the memorial features a central figure of Queen Victoria seated on a throne, exuding calm authority and dignity. Surrounding her are allegorical sculptures representing Truth, Justice, Charity, and Motherhood, as well as dynamic bronze figures of Courage and Constancy. At the very top stands the gilded Winged Victory, catching the sunlight and symbolizing peace and triumph. The entire monument is crafted from bright white Carrara marble, and its elegance is matched by its scale – it stands nearly 25 meters (82 feet) tall, making it impossible to miss when visiting Buckingham Palace. Located at the heart of the city, it’s not just a historical monument but also a popular gathering spot. It’s an excellent place to take in the grandeur of the palace, especially during the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The surrounding Queen’s Gardens, with their colorful flowerbeds and fountains, create a beautiful and peaceful setting. Accessibility is good, and there are plenty of areas to sit and enjoy the view. Photographers, history enthusiasts, and tourists will find it especially rewarding – whether visiting in the golden morning light or during the hustle and bustle of a royal event. If you’re exploring central London, the Victoria Memorial is a must-see - it’s more than just a statue; it’s a monumental symbol of Britain’s royal legacy and national identity.

Queen Victoria reigned with distinction from Buckingham Palace from 1837 until 1901, marking the illustrious Victorian Era. At the entrance to the Mall stands the Queen Victoria Memorial, a magnificent tribute from King Edward VII to his revered mother. This impressive monument features a commanding central figure of Queen Victoria seated on a throne, radiating calm authority and dignity. Encircling her are allegorical sculptures that embody Truth, Justice, Charity, and Motherhood, alongside dynamic bronze figures representing Courage and Constancy. Crowned at the top is the glorious Winged Victory, a powerful symbol of peace and triumph. Soaring to a height of 25 meters (82 feet), this elegant monument is impossible to overlook when visiting Buckingham Palace. If you're exploring central London, the Victoria Memorial is an essential destination—it's not merely a statue; it stands as a monumental symbol of Britain's royal heritage and national identity..

The fountain itself and the location were beautiful. However, where was the water part of the fountain? It was nonexistent! Also we waited with hundreds of people for the changing of the guard, but we saw next to nothing. It was lame.

Did you head over to this area to see Buckingham Palace and found yourself underwhelmed like I did? Well good news, just walk over a couple feet (or meters if you're a London native) and check out the Queen Victoria memorial. I wasn't able to get an up close look since it was blocked off due to the London marathon weekend, but from the pictures I've seen people are able to it looks like most times people can get to the steps of the memorial.

Really beautiful monument to the lady who truly ruled over a global empire. Right in front of Buckingham Palace, the memorial is topped with a golden winged statue. Even on a rainy day, the memorial shines. It's huge, it nearly took a minute to walk around. Every single side has some other aspect of courage, victory, and truth that indicated the greatness of Britannia in its heyday. You can view this structure from two levels, the ground/fountain level, or the statue level that has the former ruler and ideas that she espoused around her. The detail is amazing, the attention asks for a 360-degree look. Just looking at one side from a bus, will not cut it. Impressive.

This beautiful memorial serves as a magnificent entry to the grounds of the Buckingham Palace. The monument is 82 feet high and uses 2,300 tons of white marble. The details on Victoria's statue as well as the statues representing courage, victory and truth are spectacularly detailed. The statue was created between the years 1906-1924.

The Victoria Memorial is Monument to Queen Victoria, located in London near Buckingham Palace, South side of Green park. It's nearly 25 metres tall, and you can spot it from far away. Designed and executed by sculptor Thomas Brock in 1901 which is amazing art piece we can explore throughout the century. Look amazing, great place to come and enjoy the atmosphere. Very recommended to come and enjoy the atmosphere of London.

Surrounded by a traffic circle, the Queen Victoria Memorial is an impressive mark in a city so rich in history. Oh yeah, Buckingham Palace is also right next to it, no big deal.

It felt strange walking around and viewing something I've seen in books and movies over the years. The memorial is huge and spectacular. In the sunlight is shines from the gold and that adds to the memory of the visit. The small gardens surrounding it are well maintained and colorful. I just wanted to sit on the lawn for a hour to soak up the feeling of being there. I know, strange way of thinking but to me it was peaceful. Then the taxi horns brought you back to reality.

People are so caught up with Buckingham that they pretty much ignore this structure. I know it's smack dab in the middle of a traffic circle but it's definitely worth walking up to. There's no celebrity/royalty/change of guard but it's a beautifuol concise work. The sculptures of many statues facing all over London and the top angel are pretty stunning.

We were with a tour group and stopped at Buckingham Palace so a walk around Queen Victoria Memorial was included. It is very impressive and is an impressive work of art.