Memorials & monuments · London
South African War Memorial
In or near City of London.
South African War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Highbury & Islington · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
South African War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Islington North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Highbury & Islington, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area N5.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2025
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Place summary
The South African War Memorial is located in Islington, London. This memorial commemorates those who served in the South African War and is situated in an unparished area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5467, -0.1032
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N5 1RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington North
- Nearest railway station
- Highbury & Islington — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: n360040654 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury
Open-air theatres · 0.1 km
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
V1 Flying Bomb Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Union Chapel, Islington
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Breakin' Escape Rooms
Escape rooms · 0.3 km
Musical Theatre Academy
Theatres · 0.3 km
St Mary Magdalene Gardens
Parks · 0.3 km
Islington
Chapels · 0.3 km
Estorick Collection
Galleries · 0.4 km
St Mary Magdalene Church, Holloway Road
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
Galleries · 0.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon
Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · London
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury — a open-air theatre in england london.
📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
V1 Flying Bomb Memorial
V1 Flying Bomb Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · London
Union Chapel, Islington
Union Chapel, Islington — music venue and performing arts centre in Islington, London, England, a former chapel.
📷 5Escape rooms · London
Breakin' Escape Rooms
Breakin' Escape Rooms — a escape room in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near South African War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · London
Hilton London Angel Islington
Hilton London Angel Islington — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Hilton.
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · London
DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross
DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · London
Hope and Anchor, Islington
Hope and Anchor, Islington in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · London
Canonbury Tavern
Canonbury Tavern in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Myddleton Arms Public House
The Myddleton Arms Public House in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Royal Mail Public House
The Royal Mail Public House in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5More memorials in this region
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Admiral Sir John Franklin
Admiral Sir John Franklin is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is South African War Memorial?
- South African War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N5 1RD), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is South African War Memorial?
- South African War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Highbury & Islington, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode N5 1RD.
- Is South African War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South African War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Highbury & Islington, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N5 1RD.