Memorials & monuments · North West England
VE Day Memorial Beacon
In or near Manchester.
VE Day Memorial Beacon — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Eccles · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
VE Day Memorial Beacon 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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Place summary
The VE Day Memorial Beacon is a commemorative structure located in the West Midlands. It marks the celebration of Victory in Europe Day, reflecting the significance of the event in British history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4918, -2.3056
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M6 8QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salford
- Nearest railway station
- Eccles — 2 km
Sources
- osm: node/10147094950 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is VE Day Memorial Beacon?
- VE Day Memorial Beacon is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M6 8QJ), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is VE Day Memorial Beacon?
- VE Day Memorial Beacon — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to VE Day Memorial Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Eccles, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode M6 8QJ.
- Is VE Day Memorial Beacon free to visit?
- Yes, VE Day Memorial Beacon is free to enter.
- How do I get to VE Day Memorial Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Eccles, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M6 8QJ.