Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Continental By Boulevard Memorial
In or near Cowley.
The Continental By Boulevard Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Terry Jacombs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Continental By Boulevard Memorial is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Continental By Boulevard Memorial is a brown plaque commemorating a horse named Continental, who was foaled in 1891 and died in 1902. The plaque honors the horse's achievements, including winning 25 steeplechases and being a favorite of Cecil Elwes.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Continental By Boulevard Memorial is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates significant historical events and figures in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8690, -2.0819
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Shurdington
- Postcode
- GL53 9QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 3.4 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- osm: node/6421000704 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Continental By Boulevard Memorial?
- The Continental By Boulevard Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 9QH), in the parish of Shurdington.
- What is The Continental By Boulevard Memorial?
- The Continental By Boulevard Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Continental By Boulevard Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL53 9QH.
- Is The Continental By Boulevard Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — The Continental By Boulevard Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Continental By Boulevard Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, The Continental By Boulevard Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Continental By Boulevard Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 9QH.