1. South East and London
  2. Greater London
  3. London

Attraction Information

The Monument, one of the city's best loved attractions, offers amazing panoramic views over London. Standing 202 feet (61.5m) high,The Monument was built to commemorate the Great Fire, which devastated London in 1666, and it is the tallest isolated stone column in the world!

It was designed by Robert Hooke and Sir Christopher Wren, and built out of Portland stone, comprising of a simple fluted Doric column topped by a flaming urn of copper gilded with 2 layers of gold leaf to symbolise the Great Fire. It is positioned at the junction of Monument Street and Fish Hill, close to the spot in Pudding Lane on which the Great Fire is believed to have started.

Join the 100,000 visitors who climb the 311 spiral steps each year, to be rewarded with unique and exhilarating views of the City in The Monument's observation gallery, plus a certificate of achievement! This is a must if you are visiting the city.

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Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 09:30 - 17:30. Closed from 24th - 26th December

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Pricing & Tickets

Adults: £4.50 Kids (5-15): £2.30 Students: £3.00 Seniors: £3.00

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FAQs

No, there is no parking.

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Contact Details

Fish Street Hill
London
Greater London
EC3R 6DB
England

Tel: 020 7606 3030

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