A Tribute to Valor: The Sir Keith Park Statue

Getting There

• Car

  To reach the Sir Keith Park statue at Waterloo Pl, London SW1Y 5ER from anywhere in Devon, start by getting onto the M5 motorway. Follow signs for Exeter and continue northbound on the M5. Stay on the M5 for about 60 miles. Merge onto the M4 motorway towards London. Continue on the M4 for approximately 80 miles. Take the exit onto the M25 towards Dartford. After about 15 miles, take the exit to merge onto the M1 towards London. Then take the A40 exit towards Central London. Follow the signs for Central London and continue onto the A301, then take the A4 exit toward Central London. Finally, follow signs for Waterloo Place. There will be parking available nearby, but be prepared for city parking fees and restrictions.

• Train

  If you prefer to travel by train, start by heading to your nearest railway station in Devon, such as Exeter St Davids or Plymouth. Take a train to London Paddington, which takes approximately 2-3 hours depending on your departure point. Upon arrival at Paddington Station, follow the signs to the London Underground and take the Bakerloo Line (brown) to Charing Cross Station. From Charing Cross, it is a short walk to Waterloo Place. Simply exit the station, head south towards Strand, then turn right onto Trafalgar Square and continue walking until you reach Waterloo Place. The statue will be located nearby.

• Bus

  For budget-friendly travel, consider taking a bus. Look for a National Express or Megabus service from various locations in Devon to London Victoria Coach Station. This journey can take between 4 to 6 hours. Once you arrive at Victoria Coach Station, exit the bus terminal and walk to Victoria Underground Station. Take the Circle or District Line towards Westminster, then change to the Jubilee Line towards Stratford. Get off at Green Park Station. From there, exit onto Piccadilly and walk to Waterloo Place. The Sir Keith Park statue will be in the vicinity.