Memorials & monuments · London
RAF Kenley Tribute
In or near Whyteleafe.
RAF Kenley Tribute is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Whyteleafe · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
RAF Kenley Tribute is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is part of the SOUTH LONDON DOWNS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Croydon South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area CR8.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOUTH LONDON DOWNS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
RAF Kenley Tribute is a memorial located in Croydon, London (postcode CR8). It commemorates the significance of RAF Kenley during the Second World War and is situated within the South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3029, -0.1002
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR8 5EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon South
- Nearest railway station
- Whyteleafe — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: n2277378037 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Kenley Tribute?
- RAF Kenley Tribute is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR8 5EP), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is RAF Kenley Tribute?
- RAF Kenley Tribute is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Kenley Tribute?
- The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR8 5EP.
- Is RAF Kenley Tribute a protected site?
- Yes — RAF Kenley Tribute is part of the SOUTH LONDON DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
- Is RAF Kenley Tribute free to visit?
- Yes, RAF Kenley Tribute is free to enter.
- How do I get to RAF Kenley Tribute?
- The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR8 5EP.