The John Wilkes Statue: A Tribute to Freedom

Getting There

• Walking

  From Windsor Castle, exit through the main gate and head towards the High Street. Walk straight along the High Street, passing shops and cafes until you reach the junction with St. Leonard's Road. Turn left onto St. Leonard's Road and continue walking until you reach Windsor & Eton Central Station. Take the train towards London Paddington. After approximately 30 minutes, get off at the City of London station. From there, it’s a short walk to Fetter Lane. Head east on Newgate Street, continue onto St. Paul's Churchyard, and then turn left onto Fetter Lane. The John Wilkes statue will be on your right.

• Bus

  From Windsor, walk to Windsor Theatre Royal bus stop located near the castle. Take the Green Line 702 bus towards London Victoria. The bus will take around 40 minutes. Get off at the stop closest to Fetter Lane, which is 'Holborn Station'. From there, it’s a 10-minute walk. Head west on High Holborn, turn right onto Fetter Lane, and the John Wilkes statue will be a little further down on your left.

• Train

  Make your way to Windsor & Eton Central Station. Purchase a ticket for a train to London Paddington. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Paddington, transfer to the Underground and take the Circle Line to Blackfriars Station. After exiting the station, walk east towards Fetter Lane, following the signs. The John Wilkes statue will be visible as you approach from the south along Fetter Lane.