UK HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND LEARNING CENTRE

Infrastructure and Construction

Record date: 31 March 2026

Whole-life cost: £141.9m
Published schedule: 27/01/2015 – Exempt under Section 35 - Formulation of government policy
NISTA delivery confidence: Not disclosed
Senior responsible owner: Peter Lee

What the project is for

To build a striking new memorial to the Holocaust in Victoria Tower Gardens in Westminster to honour the six million Jewish men, women and children that were murdered during the Holocaust, as well as other victims of Nazi persecution. A Learning Centre will be located with the memorial to explore the British relationship to the Holocaust including the role of the British Parliament and democratic institutions.

Departmental delivery commentary

The SRO Delivery Confidence Assessment (DCA) rating at 25/26 Q4 remained at RED. The nominated Minister will need to retake the planning decision before the Programme can proceed to construction.

Schedule

Exempt under Section 35 - Formulation of government policy

Cost

The WLC has increased by £4m primarily due to a longer programme, and unforeseen design costs and adjustments for inflation in real terms.

Benefits

The project does not focus on monetised benefits. Non-monetised benefits include the UK having a national Memorial to the Holocaust where people can pay their respects and reflect on the impact and enormity of the Holocaust. The Learning Centre will allow visitors to understand the importance of the Holocaust in British history, with increased awareness of subsequent genocides and antisemitism.