The restoration of the Victoria Embankment memorial gardens has been described as a “bonus for the community”. Thanks to the National Lottery Heritage fund, which has donated £1.1 million to the £1.7 million project, the restoration is currently underway. The Memorial Gardens were opened in 1927. In the gardens are sculptures including the War Memorial and a statue of Queen Victoria.
The National Lottery Heritage fund will allow the restoration of the War Memorial, pond, fountains and the Queen Victoria Statue. A new cafe is set to open as part of the project to create a new visitor centre.
While new toilets will be created with better access arrangements - and the restoration will create jobs opportunities for local people in Nottingham. It's hoped the restoration of the gardens will attract tourists.
