Marble Arch, London

Name: Marble Arch
Address: Marble Arch, London, W1C 1CX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 333 344 4167

#127 among attractions in London

Memorial, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Marble Arch is an iconic landmark situated at the junction of Oxford Street, Park Lane, and Edgware Road in the bustling city of London, United Kingdom. This 19th-century white marble-faced triumphal arch was designed by John Nash in 1827 to be the state entrance to the cour d'honneur of Buckingham Palace. Interestingly, it was relocated to its current position in 1851 when the palace was expanded.

The design of Marble Arch was inspired by the Arch of Constantine in Rome and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, making it a grandiose neoclassical statement in the heart of London. Although it was initially intended for royal use, today it stands as a striking historical monument accessible to the public.

Visitors to Marble Arch can appreciate its magnificent sculpture work, including intricately carved reliefs that depict various historical battles and figures. The arch also bears a statue of King George IV, which was added in 1843.

Marble Arch marks the northeast corner of Hyde Park and serves as a gateway to this expansive royal park, which offers lush greenery and a respite from the city's hustle and bustle. It is also a stone's throw away from the famous shopping district of Oxford Street, making it a convenient starting point for a day of retail therapy.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'48"N, 0°9'32"W

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Marble ArchCity of Westminster (Knightsbridge and Belgravia)London W1C 1CX United Kingdom

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+44 333 344 4167

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Marble Arch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hyde Park, Wallace Collection, South Molton Street, Selfridges.

0.5 miSW
Acres of greenery in Central London
Hyde Park, London
13 min walk • Hyde Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of London, is one of the city's eight Royal Parks and a classic example of urban green space at its finest. Encompassing 350 acres, it offers both locals and tourists a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life.
0.4 miNE
Artworks and armour in grand townhouse
Wallace Collection, London
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's Marylebone, the Wallace Collection is a national museum that houses an exquisite collection of fine and decorative arts from the 15th to 19th centuries. This treasure trove of artistic mastery is displayed in Hertford House, a historic...
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
South Molton Street, London
13 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.
~1480 ftE
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
Selfridges, London
8 min walk • Selfridges is a Grade II* listed retail premises on Oxford Street in London. It was designed by Daniel Burnham for Harry Gordon Selfridge, and opened in 1909. Still the headquarters of Selfridge & Co. department stores, with 540,000 square feet of selling space, the store is the...
~570 ftSW
Park
Speakers' Corner, London
3 min walk • Speakers' Corner is a unique tourist attraction nestled in the northeastern corner of London's Hyde Park. Renowned as the bastion of free speech and open-air public speaking, this historic site is where anyone can turn up unannounced to discuss, debate, and provide...
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
St Christopher's Place, London
11 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.
~830 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues
Animals in War Memorial, London
5 min walk • The Animals in War Memorial is a war memorial, in Hyde Park, London, commemorating the countless animals that have served and died under British military command throughout history.
~1880 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, London
10 min walk • The Cathedral of the Holy Family, previously Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, is the cathedral of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of Holy Family of London.
~1090 ftNW
Synagogue
West London Synagogue, London
6 min walk • The West London Synagogue of British Jews, abbreviated WLS, is a synagogue and congregation, affiliated to Reform Judaism, near Marble Arch in central London. It was established on 15 April 1840. The current synagogue building in Upper Berkeley Street, dedicated in 1870, is Grade II listed.
0.5 miSE
Park
Mount Street Gardens, London
12 min walk • Mount Street Gardens is a public garden off Mount Street in the west of the Mayfair area of London, England. The gardens were created in 1889 out of a former burial ground of St George's, Hanover Square, and named after the Mount Field, an area including a fortification dating from the English Civil War named Oliver's Mount.
~1950 ftE
Park
Grosvenor Square, London
10 min walk • Grosvenor Square is a large garden square in the Mayfair district of London. It is the centrepiece of the Mayfair property of the Duke of Westminster, and takes its name from the surname "Grosvenor".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marble Arch?

Nearby attractions include Western Marble Arch Synagogue, London (1 min walk), Speakers' Corner, London (3 min walk), Animals in War Memorial, London (5 min walk), West London Synagogue, London (6 min walk).

How to get to Marble Arch by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marble Arch:

Metro

Marble Arch • Lines: Central (1 min walk)
Bond Street • Lines: Central, Jubilee (12 min walk)

Bus

Marble Arch • Lines: 400, 426, 905, A6 (3 min walk)
Portman Street / Marble Arch Station • Lines: 30 (4 min walk)

Train

London Marylebone (21 min walk)
London Paddington (22 min walk)