Nelson Monument

No. 82 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 50 for history. History, 20.9 km from Petersfield, just outside the South Downs National Park.

Nelson Monument
Photo: Hunanuk, CC BY-SA 4.0

A monument to Nelson, listed at Grade II*.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30
Website
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nelson_Monument,_Portsdown_HillOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.75 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Pit Hill Farm Campsite.Stay, 13 km from PetersfieldCamping
Rookesbury ParkStay, 19 km from PetersfieldCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Red Lion19 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Roebuck Inn19 km from PetersfieldFood and pubs
The Square Cow21 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
King's Head21 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Fort NelsonScheduled monument, 21 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Royal Military Police Museum18 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Waterlooville Leisure Centre15 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day
Denmead Archery Club14 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day