Memorials & monuments · London
Wimbledon War Memorial
In or near Thames Ditton.
Wimbledon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wimbledon · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Wimbledon War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wimbledon, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SW19 5NA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Wimbledon War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1080929). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON HIGH ST, Wimbledon, SW19 TQ 2371 5/61 War Memorial at junction with Parkside and The Causeway - II First World War memorial. Portland stone. Square plinth with inset round headed bronze plaques, carrying winged victories surmounted by scrolling pediments. Obelisk above surmounted by cross. Listing NGR: TQ2368871181 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 16 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 205072 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wimbledon Common SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wimbledon War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served and died in the two World Wars. The memorial stands as a significant tribute within the community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4262, -0.2223
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW19 5NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wimbledon
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Wimbledon — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26355993 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Wimbledon Common War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
22 Parkside
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Eagle House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Arthur Schopenhauer
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Sister Nivedita
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Lionel Tertis
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Wimbledon Museum
Museums · 0.5 km
Museum of Wimbledon
Museums · 0.5 km
Hanford Row
Gardens · 0.5 km
Buddhapadipa Temple
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Robert Graves
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
King's College School War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Wimbledon Common War Memorial
Wimbledon Common War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · London
22 Parkside
22 Parkside — residential property in Wimbledon, London.
📷 5Historic houses · London
Eagle House
Eagle House — house in Wimbledon, London, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Sister Nivedita
Sister Nivedita — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Lionel Tertis
Lionel Tertis — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wimbledon War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · London
1st Malden Scout Group Grounds
1st Malden Scout Group Grounds — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · London
Girl Guides Marion Hill House Group Grounds
Girl Guides Marion Hill House Group Grounds — a campsite in england london.
📷 7Hotels · London
Spread Eagle
Spread Eagle — a hotel in england london.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · London
Richmond Hill Hotel
Richmond Hill Hotel — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · London
Leather Bottle
Leather Bottle in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · London
Green Man, Putney
Green Man, Putney in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 6
📷 7Other works by Thomas Graham Jackson
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Augustine's Church, Brighton
St Augustine's Church, Brighton — grade II listed church in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, UK.
📷 3Chapels · South East England
Chapel
Chapel — chapel at Radley College, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · South East England
Examination Schools
Examination Schools — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
More 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 Wimbledon War Memorial?
- Wimbledon War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW19 5NA), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is Wimbledon War Memorial?
- Wimbledon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wimbledon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wimbledon, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW19 5NA.
- When was Wimbledon War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921. Designed by Thomas Graham Jackson.
- Is Wimbledon War Memorial a listed building?
- Wimbledon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wimbledon War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wimbledon War Memorial is part of the Wimbledon Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wimbledon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wimbledon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wimbledon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wimbledon, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 5NA.