College Green, London

Name: College Green
Address: Abingdon St, London, SW1 P 3, United Kingdom

#1112 among attractions in London

Park, Relax in park, Garden

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College Green is a public park in the City of Westminster in Central London. It is east of Westminster Abbey including Westminster Abbey Gardens and across a road from the gardens of the Houses of Parliament. The gardens are not enclosed and are accessible at all times. For many months of 2019, during the Brexit deadlock, it exclusively hosted TV broadcasts and radio and media interviews. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 43 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°29'53"N, 0°7'34"W

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Abingdon StCity of Westminster (St. James's)London SW1 P 3 United Kingdom

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College Green – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Margaret's.

~590 ftNE
Iconic home of UK parliament
Palace of Westminster, London
3 min walk • The Palace of Westminster, with its iconic clock tower known as Big Ben, stands as a monumental piece of Gothic Revival architecture on the banks of the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. This palatial complex is not only a tourist attraction but also the meeting...
~1040 ftN
London's iconic national timepiece
Big Ben, London
6 min walk • Big Ben, an iconic landmark of London, stands as a towering sentinel at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. This renowned clock tower, officially named the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to honor Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, is often mistakenly referred to as...
~590 ftNW
Gothic church and site for coronations
Westminster Abbey, London
3 min walk • Westminster Abbey is an iconic feature of London's historic and cultural landscape, a church that has stood for over a millennium as a place of worship and a stage for the nation's most significant ceremonies. Located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster, this...
~670 ftN
, Church
St Margaret's, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Westminster, St Margaret's Church is an often-overlooked gem amid the more famous landmarks of London, England. This Anglican parish church, situated on the grounds of Westminster Abbey, serves as a spiritual haven for members of the House of...
~1060 ftN
Church, Monuments and statues
Statue of Winston Churchill, London
6 min walk • In the heart of London, standing defiantly outside the Houses of Parliament, is the imposing bronze statue of Winston Churchill, a tribute to the indomitable spirit of one of Britain's most revered Prime Ministers. Created by the renowned sculptor Ivor Roberts-Jones...
~540 ftSE
Park, Garden
Victoria Tower Gardens, London
3 min walk • Nestled on the north bank of the River Thames, Victoria Tower Gardens offers a serene respite from the bustling city of London. This verdant park, adjacent to the Houses of Parliament and the iconic Victoria Tower, provides an idyllic setting for both tourists...
~160 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Jewel Tower, London
1 min walk • The Jewel Tower is a 14th-century surviving element of the Palace of Westminster, in London, England. It was built between 1365 and 1366, under the direction of William of Sleaford and Henry de Yevele, to house the personal treasure of King Edward III.
~770 ftNE
Palace, Bars and clubs
Strangers' Bar, London
4 min walk • The Strangers' Bar is one of several bars in the Palace of Westminster, the home of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is open to Members of Parliament and officers of Parliament, their guests, and members of parliamentary staff.
~910 ftN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Nelson Mandela Statue, London
5 min walk • Nelson Mandela is a bronze sculpture in Parliament Square, London, of former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela. Originally proposed to Mandela by Donald Woods in 2001, a fund was set up and led by Woods's wife and Lord Richard Attenborough after the death of Woods.
~930 ftN
Park
New Palace Yard, London
5 min walk • New Palace Yard is a yard northwest of the Palace of Westminster in Westminster, London, England. It is part of the grounds not open to the public.
~420 ftN
Monuments and statues
Richard Coeur de Lion Statue, London
3 min walk • Richard Coeur de Lion is a Grade II listed equestrian statue of the 12th-century English monarch Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, who reigned from 1189 to 1199.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to College Green?

Nearby attractions include Jewel Tower, London (1 min walk), Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst Memorial, London (1 min walk), Victoria Tower, London (1 min walk), Richard Coeur de Lion Statue, London (3 min walk).

How to get to College Green by public transport?

The nearest stations to College Green:

Metro

Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (6 min walk)
Lambeth North • Lines: Bakerloo (16 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (8 min walk)
Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (12 min walk)

Train

London Waterloo (17 min walk)
Charing Cross (17 min walk)

Bus

Waterloo Station / Mepham Street • Lines: 243 (18 min walk)
Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (19 min walk)