Gardens · London
Charles Portal
Also known as: Charles Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford
In or near London.
Charles Portal — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Charles Portal, you can take the train to Westminster station, which is 0.3 km away. Admission is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is SW1A 2EP.
About
Charles Portal is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1975. Limited wheelchair access (per OpenStreetMap). Also known as: Charles Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue).". Coordinates: 51.5042°, -0.1237°.
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Summary from the official site
Tattershall Castle is a pub located on the River Thames, opposite the London Eye. It offers a variety of dining options and entertainment, including comedy nights and a nightclub. The venue is suitable for various occasions and provides scenic views of the Thames.
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From the Wikipedia article
The statue of Charles Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford is a statue that stands in Victoria Embankment Gardens, outside the Ministry of Defence. The statue was designed by Oscar Nemon and unveiled by Harold Macmillan in 1975. It depicts Charles Portal, who first had a decorated career during the First World War as part of the Royal Flying Corps. He would go on to serve as Chief of the Air Staff for a significant part of the Second World War. He is considered to be one of the most significant figures of British wartime command. With Eisenhower calling him "greater even than Churchill", and Churchill himself stating that "Portal had everything".
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- Coordinates
- 51.5042, -0.1237
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1A 2EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1975
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–11pm
- Official site
- www.thetattershallcastle.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n2622441755 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Statue of Charles Portal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lord Portal's statue on the Embankment.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charles Portal?
- Charles Portal is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1A 2EP), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Charles Portal?
- Charles Portal — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Charles Portal?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1A 2EP.
- When was Charles Portal built?
- Built or established in 1975.
- Is Charles Portal free to visit?
- Yes, Charles Portal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Charles Portal?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1A 2EP.