Attraction · City of London · Updated on 1 November 2026.

The Monument to the Great Fire of London in City of London

The Monument to the Great Fire of London is an attraction in City of London. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 11 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 340 m you'll find a water point, a bench and a public toilet.

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The Monument to the Great Fire of London in City of London

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The story

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Audio tour · The Monument to the Great Fire of London

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You're standing at the Monument, the tall stone column just north of London Bridge. Look all the way up. At the top sits a gilded urn with flames bursting out of it. This column remembers the Great Fire of London, which destroyed much of the city in September 1666.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-13:00,14:00-18:00 "last admission 12:30 and 17:30"; Dec 24-26 off
Admission: Paid
Wheelchair: Not accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near The Monument to the Great Fire of London

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 11 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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London Bridge · 270 m

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Bank of England · 480 m

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The Shard · 640 m

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Tower of London · 720 m

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Shakespeare's Globe · 810 m

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Frequently asked questions

When is The Monument to the Great Fire of London open?

Mo-Su 09:30-13:00,14:00-18:00 "last admission 12:30 and 17:30"; Dec 24-26 off (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is The Monument to the Great Fire of London wheelchair accessible?

No, according to OpenStreetMap it is not wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 40 m and a public toilet at 340 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at The Monument to the Great Fire of London, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.