Speke Monument
Tourist attraction in Westminster
Address: London W2 4RU, United Kingdom
Phone: 443000612000
Region: Westminster
Nearest station: Bayswater (0.15 miles)
Rated: 4.3/5 on Google.
Opening Times
| Monday: | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday: | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday: | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday: | Open 24 hours |
| Friday: | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday: | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday: | Open 24 hours |
About Speke Monument
- 🏞️ The Speke Monument is a simple obelisk made from pink granite, erected in 1866 to honor John Hanning Speke, the British explorer.
- 🌍 Speke was the first European to discover Lake Victoria and aim for the source of the River Nile.
- 🗺️ The monument is located near Lancaster Walk and Budges Walk in Kensington Gardens.
- ❓Mixed opinions about visibility – some say there are fewer signages for this landmark while others found it nice to see.
- 💰The monument was funded by public subscription and sponsored by the Royal Geographical Society, which supported Speke’s expeditions.
- 💪 Designed by Philip Hardwick, famous for creating Euston Railway Station.
- ☔ One reviewer mentions bringing rain on their visit while someone else says there isn’t much to say about it.
- 📚 A recommended book that discusses the monument is “River of the Gods” by Candice Millard.
Options: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Good for kids
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