Postman's Park Park
London park with Victorian memorials to ordinary heroes
A small London park in the City notable for the Watts Memorial to heroic self-sacrifice; visitors come to read the ceramic tablets and pause between nearby historic sites.
Postman's Park at a Glance#
Address: Postman’s Park, King Edward St, London EC1A 7BT, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/
Hours: Park generally open daylight hours (approx. 7am-7pm, seasonal)
Admission: Free
About Postman's Park#
A small public garden in central London known as Postman’s Park, notable for its early 20th-century memorial to ordinary acts of heroism. The park sits close to St. Paul’s Cathedral in the City of London.
The memorial was initiated by Victorian artist and philanthropist G.F. Watts and the ceramic tablets were installed around 1900 to commemorate acts of self-sacrifice by ordinary citizens. The park itself dates to the 19th century and has been maintained as a public garden since that time.
Located in the City of London, a short walk north of St. Paul’s Cathedral and within the older medieval street pattern of central London.
- Main attraction: The Watts Memorial is the park’s defining feature and contains ceramic tablets commemorating acts of civilian bravery that would otherwise be unrecorded.
What to See#
- Watts Memorial: A long tiled memorial wall installed on one side of the park records ordinary people who died attempting to save others; the tiles were conceived and partly designed by Victorian artist G.F. Watts and installed around 1900.
How to Get to Postman's Park#
A short walk from St Paul’s Cathedral and the City of London station (Central Line); accessible from several Tube stations including St Paul’s and Mansion House. The park is a few minutes’ walk from the Millennium Bridge crossing to the South Bank.
Tips for Visiting Postman's Park#
- Check the Watts Memorial for quieter moments early in the day-midday attracts tourists and school groups.
- Notice the glazed ceramic plaques by the artist William De Morgan; they are small works with a disproportionate emotional punch.
- Combine with a visit to nearby St Paul's Cathedral for contrasting moods and architectural scales.
Best Time to Visit Postman's Park#
Spring and autumn are great for quieter visits; early morning offers the calmest experience.
Weather & Climate near Postman's Park#
Postman's Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (648 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 65 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 2° | 41 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 51 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 47 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 49 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 55 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 43 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 50 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 58 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 64 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 64 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 61 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
