Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Gurkha Memorial
In or near Sandgate.
The Gurkha Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Gurkha Memorial is a memorial located in england-south-east, 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 Gurkha Memorial is a public art installation designed by artist Pae White, aimed at creating a space for both elderly dog owners and their pets. It features sculptures and a landscape designed to encourage interaction and play, transforming a previously neglected area into a community-friendly environment.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gurkha Memorial is a commemorative monument located in South-East England. It honours the service and sacrifices of Gurkha soldiers.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0779, 1.1737
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 2RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.creativefolkestone.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11275489203 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Gurkha Memorial?
- The Gurkha Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 2RZ), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is The Gurkha Memorial?
- The Gurkha Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Gurkha Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 2RZ.
- Is The Gurkha Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — The Gurkha Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Gurkha Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, The Gurkha Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Gurkha Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 2RZ.