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Maiwand Lion

No. 587 of 4,040 in the Chilterns, No. 66 for history. History, 10.0 km from Henley-on-Thames, just outside the Chilterns National Landscape.

Maiwand Lion
Photo: Jim Linwood, CC BY 2.0

The Maiwand Lion is a monument in the form of a lion.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

Facts

Website
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiwand_LionOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-11-04
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.73 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Bull InnGrade II* listed, 7.1 km from Henley-on-Thames, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Back of Beyond10 km from Henley-on-Thames, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Thames Lido9.6 km from Henley-on-Thames, just outside the areaFood and pubs
London Street Brasserie10 km from Henley-on-Thames, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Museum Of English Rural Life11 km from Henley-on-Thames, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock9.8 km from Henley-on-Thames, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
The Hexagon11 km from Henley-on-Thames, just outside the areaArt and galleries
Progress Theatre11 km from Henley-on-Thames, just outside the areaArt and galleries

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