Where is the Princess Diana memorial fountain and can I visit?

AFTER the death of Princess Diana in 1997, a number of memorials were designed to pay tribute to the People’s Princess.

The Princess Diana memorial fountain is just one of many commemorative places people can visit.

Where is the Princess Diana memorial fountain?

On August 31, 1997, the nation was left devasted when the news of Princess Diana’s tragic death was announced.

The much-loved Princess of Wales, died after suffering fatal injuries in a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma road tunnel in Paris.

Her companion Dodi Fayed and driver and security guard Henri Paul were also killed in the crash.

Since her death, a number of poignant memorials have been designed to honour Princess Diana’s life.

One of which is the Princess Diana memorial fountain, located in Hyde Park, London.

The fountain was first opened on July 6, 2004, by the Her Majesty The Queen.

This unique memorial to the late Princess aims to reflect Diana’s life – with water flows from the highest point in two directions before it meets in a calm pool at the bottom. 

There are also three bridges where visitors can cross over the flowing water and stand right to the heart of the fountain – symbolising Diana’s quality and openness.

Visitors are free to sit on the edge of the memorial and refresh their feet in the water, as they sit and reflect.

However, visitors are asked to not walk on the memorial itself.

Oher tributes include, the Diana Memorial Playground Palace, The White Garden and The Princess Diana statue, which can all be found in the grounds of Kensington Palace.

There is also the Princess Diana Memorial Walk at St James’s Palace.

How can I visit?

Visitors can find this special space located in Hyde Park, London.

Throughout the year, opening times when you can visit the memorial differ.

• April – August: 10am – 8pm
• September: 10am- 7pm
• March and October: 10am- 6pm
• November – February: 10am- 4pm

The area may be closed off during extremely cold or severe weather conditions, so it is important to keep this in mind when visiting.

The memorial also has a path which is suitable for wheelchair users.

 Registered assistance dogs are also permitted into the area.

Where is Princess Diana buried?

Princess Diana was buried on September 6, 1997, in the grounds of her childhood home Althorp Estate.

It is understood that the People’s Princess is buried in the stately home’s Pleasure Garen, on an island in the centre of the home’s lake, known as The Oval.

Although Princess Diana’s resting place is private and off limits to the public, the island where she is buried can be viewed from a distance.

Instead, those visiting Althorp Estate can pay their respects at a memorial site located on the grounds.