Cathedrals · London
The Boy Statue
In or near City of Westminster.
The Boy Statue — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- St. James's Park · 0.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Boy Statue is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1863, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St. James's Park, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area SW1H.
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Place summary
The Boy Statue is located in Westminster, London, postcode SW1H. Established in 1863, this Victorian-era statue is a notable example of public art from the period.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5012, -0.1341
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1H 9AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 020 7414 3430
- Established
- 1863
- Nearest railway station
- St. James's Park — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; last entry 3:30pm
Sources
- osm: n5378429992 (ODbL)
- commons: The Boy, St James’s Park.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Boy Statue?
- The Boy Statue is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1H 9AB), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The Boy Statue?
- The Boy Statue — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to The Boy Statue?
- The nearest railway station is St. James's Park, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1H 9AB.
- When was The Boy Statue built?
- Built or established in 1863.
- How do I get to The Boy Statue?
- The nearest railway station is St. James's Park, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1H 9AB.