The Cenotaph is located in London SW1A 2ET. Since it was placed there, the Cenotaph (Greek for "empty tomb") has been the national principal memorial to those who fought and died in the two world wars and subsequent conflicts.
English Heritage - Cenotaph |
What is Remembrance
Remembrance is to honour the dead from UK and commonwealth nations, who served in the conflicts which protected all our freedoms and way of lifeRoyal British Legion - Remembrance |
Train access to the Cenotaph
Stations on North of Thames on same side of river as Cenotaph:
Charing Cross station is a few minutes walk from the Cenotaph.
Westminster (near Big Ben), Green Park, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Charing Cross tube station
English Heritage - Cenotaph |
Transport for London (TFL) closes stations on Saturday 11th November 2023
Reports have emerged about travel difficulties on Remembrance Day Sat 11 Nov 2023 as TFL (Sadiq Khan?) has decided to close 5 stations on the Saturday morning . They will re-open at 3pm that day.
The Remembrance day parade is held on the second Sunday in November and so will be on Sunday 12th November. The Elizabeth line is shut on Sunday 12th
Surrey Live - 5 Nov 2023 - Remembrance |
TFL calendar of works shows that the following lines will be closed on 11th Nov 2023 and re-open the same day at 3pm.
Circle , District, Hammersmith & City, Jubillee , Metroplitan.
There will also be reduced service on London overground services.
TFL Calendar of works - Nov 2023 |