Memorials & monuments · East of England
Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial
In or near Whipsnade.
Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Luton South and South Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area LU6.
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Official information
The Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial is located outside the entrance to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and commemorates the contributions of Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell, who played a key role in establishing the zoo. The memorial features a plaque with his portrait and stands in a small paved area with seating.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial is a memorial located in Whipsnade, in the West Midlands. It is situated within the Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8488, -0.5430
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Whipsnade
- Postcode
- LU6 2LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.waymarking.com
Sources
- osm: n11978493611 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial?
- Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU6 2LF), in the parish of Whipsnade.
- What is Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial?
- Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU6 2LF.
- Is Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial is part of the Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU6 2LF.