The Nelson Monument, was built in 1819 to commemorate the death of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar and was fully restored for the bicentenary celebrations in 2005.

Nelson's Monument, properly called the Norfolk Naval Pillar, was built on the South Denes in 1819 to commemorate Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. At the time, the South Denes was an empty sand spit and the Monument stood right in the centre of it. It was a stunning Monument to one of England's greatest naval heroes.

To find out how to book a tour of the Monument or to learn more about our other events at the Monument - the Georgian Family Fun day on August 15th or the Trafalgar Day Commemoration Service on October 19th - click the link to the website.

Directions:

By Road: From the A47, cross over the first roundabout and take a right at the next. The road bears left, after the iron bridge which leads from the train station and you are on South Quay, with the river to your right. You will pass the Town Hall on your left. Keep driving. You will pass the Norfolk Nelson Museum on your left. Keep driving through the industrial estate. From the roundabouts to the Monument is about 1.5 miles. You will pass Main Cross Road and should be able to see the Monument now. Turn left into Salmon Road. Turn right into Admiralty Road. Turn left into Monument Road.

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