Broadcasting House, London

Name: Broadcasting House
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 370 901 1227

#927 among attractions in London

Gift shop, Movie and tv tours, Tours, Shopping

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Facts and practical information

Broadcasting House is the headquarters of the BBC, in Portland Place and Langham Place, London. The first radio broadcast from the building was made on 15 March 1932, and the building was officially opened two months later, on 15 May. The main building is in Art Deco style, with a facing of Portland stone over a steel frame. It is a Grade II* listed building and includes the BBC Radio Theatre, where music and speech programmes are recorded in front of a studio audience. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Art DecoHeight: 112 ftCoordinates: 51°31'5"N, 0°8'39"W

Address

City of Westminster (West End)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 370 901 1227

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Day trips

Broadcasting House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oxford Street, Marylebone High Street, South Molton Street, BT Tower.

~1130 ftSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Oxford Street, London
6 min walk • Oxford Street in London, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling epicenter of contemporary retail, a shopping district that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Stretching approximately 1.9 kilometers through the heart of the city, this vibrant thoroughfare boasts...
~1800 ftW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Marylebone High Street, London
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Marylebone High Street exudes charm and sophistication, offering a respite from the bustling crowds of nearby Oxford Street. This elegant thoroughfare is a destination for those who seek a more refined shopping experience...
~1810 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
South Molton Street, London
9 min walk • South Molton Street is a street in Mayfair, London, that runs from Oxford Street to Brook Street. Bond Street Underground station is at the north end of the street. The street was built in the mid-18th century as part of the Conduit Mead Estate. It was extensively rebuilt around 1900, but many of the original Georgian houses remain.
~1710 ftNE
Tower, Architecture
BT Tower, London
9 min walk • The BT Tower is a grade II listed communications tower located in Fitzrovia, London, owned by BT Group. It has been previously known as the GPO Tower, the Post Office Tower, and the British Telecom Tower.
~1760 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
St Christopher's Place, London
9 min walk • St. Christopher's Place is a short pedestrianised shopping street in Marylebone, central London between Oxford Street and Wigmore Street. Its retail units are smaller and higher-end than the major chains located on Oxford Street, similar to nearby South Molton Street.
~1090 ftS
Monuments and statues
Winged Figure, London
6 min walk • Winged Figure is a 1963 sculpture by British artist Barbara Hepworth. One of Hepworth's best known works, it has been displayed in London since April 1963, on Holles Street near the junction with Oxford Street, mounted on the south-east side of the John Lewis department store.
~550 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Regent Street Cinema, London
3 min walk • The Regent Street Cinema is an independent British Cinema located on Regent Street, London. Opened in 1848 and regarded as "the birthplace of British cinema", the cinema featured the first motion picture shown in the United Kingdom.
~1660 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Fitzrovia Chapel, London
9 min walk • The Fitzrovia Chapel is situated in Pearson Square, in the centre of the Fitzroy Place development, bordered by Mortimer Street, Cleveland Street, Nassau Street and Riding House Street in Fitzrovia, Westminster.
~260 ftE
Church, Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
All Souls Church, London
2 min walk • All Souls Church is a conservative evangelical Anglican church in central London, situated in Langham Place in Marylebone, at the north end of Regent Street. It was designed in Regency style by John Nash and consecrated in 1824. As it is directly opposite Broadcasting House, the BBC often broadcasts from the church.
~900 ftSW
Museum
Royal College of Nursing, London
5 min walk • The Royal College of Nursing is a registered trade union in the United Kingdom for those in the profession of nursing. It was founded in 1916, receiving its royal charter in 1928. Queen Elizabeth II is the patron. The majority of members are registered nurses; however student nurses and healthcare assistants are also members.
~1220 ftS
Church
Regent Hall, London
6 min walk • The Regent Hall is a Salvation Army centre on London's Oxford Street. It is one of the oldest centres in London having been founded by the founder of the army, William Booth in 1882. The church is known as the "Rink", because it was formerly a skating rink.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Broadcasting House?

Nearby attractions include BBC Radio Theatre, London (1 min walk), All Souls Church, London (2 min walk), Philharmonic Hall, London (3 min walk), Marylebone, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Broadcasting House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Broadcasting House:

Bus

Holles Street • Lines: 55, 73, N55 (5 min walk)
Oxford Circus Station / Harewood Place • Lines: 7, 98, N7, N98 (6 min walk)

Metro

Oxford Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Central, Victoria (6 min walk)
Bond Street • Lines: Central, Jubilee (9 min walk)

Train

London Euston (22 min walk)
London Marylebone (24 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (32 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (35 min walk)