Russell Square, London

Name: Russell Square
Address: Russell Square, London, WC1B 5EH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7974 1693

#383 among attractions in London

Park, Relax in park, Garden

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Facts and practical information

Russell Square is a large garden square in Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden, built predominantly by the firm of James Burton. It is near the University of London's main buildings and the British Museum. Almost exactly square, to the north is Woburn Place and to the south-east is Southampton Row. Russell Square tube station sits to the north-east. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 118 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°31'24"N, 0°7'27"W

Address

Russell SquareCamden (Bloomsbury)London WC1B 5EH United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7974 1693

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Day trips

Russell Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: British Museum, Foundling Museum, Charles Dickens Museum, Marchmont Street.

~1610 ftS
A historian's treasure trove
British Museum, London
8 min walk • The British Museum, located in the heart of London, United Kingdom, stands as a cornerstone of cultural heritage and is one of the most expansive and comprehensive museums in the world. This venerable institution, founded in 1753, opened its doors to the public in 1759...
~860 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Foundling Museum, London
5 min walk • The Foundling Museum is a poignant testament to London's social history, located in the heart of the city. This museum occupies a significant place not only in London's cultural landscape but also in the narrative of the United Kingdom's efforts to care for its most...
~1800 ftE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Charles Dickens Museum, London
9 min walk • The Charles Dickens Museum is an author's house museum at 48 Doughty Street in Holborn, London Borough of Camden. It occupies a typical Georgian terraced house which was Charles Dickens's home from 25 March 1837 to December 1839.
~620 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Marchmont Street, London
4 min walk • Marchmont Street is located in the London Borough of Camden. It is the main high street serving southern Kings Cross and eastern Bloomsbury.
~1550 ftW
Square
Gordon Square, London
8 min walk • Gordon Square is a public park square in Bloomsbury, London, England. It is part of the Bedford Estate and was designed as one of a pair with the nearby Tavistock Square. It is owned by the University of London.
~1250 ftNW
Square, Park, Garden
Tavistock Square, London
7 min walk • Tavistock Square is a public square in Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden.
~1670 ftS
Park, Garden
Bloomsbury Square, London
9 min walk • Bloomsbury Square is a garden square in Holborn, Camden, London. Developed in the late 17th century, it was initially known as Southampton Square and was one of the earliest London squares.
~1810 ftSW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Archaeological museum
British Museum Department of the Middle East, London
9 min walk • The Department of the Middle East, numbering some 330,000 works, forms a significant part of the collections of the British Museum, and the world's largest collection of Mesopotamian antiquities outside Iraq.
~1000 ftE
Park
Coram's Fields, London
5 min walk • Coram's Fields is a large urban open space in the London borough of Camden in central London. It occupies seven acres in Bloomsbury and includes a children's playground, sand pits, a pets corner, café and nursery.
~1690 ftSW
Museum, Archaeological museum
British Museum Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan, London
9 min walk • The Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan is a department forming an historic part of the British Museum, with Its more than 100,000 pieces making it the largest and most comprehensive collection of Egyptian antiquities outside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
~1590 ftSW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Library
British Museum Reading Room, London
8 min walk • The British Museum Reading Room, situated in the centre of the Great Court of the British Museum, used to be the main reading room of the British Library.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Russell Square?

Nearby attractions include Horse Hospital, London (2 min walk), Brunswick Centre, London (2 min walk), Brunswick Square, London (3 min walk), Foundling Museum, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Russell Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Russell Square:

Metro

Russell Square • Lines: Piccadilly (1 min walk)
King's Cross St Pancras • Lines: Metropolitan (12 min walk)

Bus

Red Lion Street • Lines: 38, 55, N38, N55 (9 min walk)
Heathcote Street • Lines: 17, 46 (9 min walk)

Train

London Euston (15 min walk)
London St. Pancras International (16 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (30 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (30 min walk)