Lambeth Palace, London

Name: Lambeth Palace
Address: Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7JU, United Kingdom
Telephone: 011-44-20-7898-1191

#262 among attractions in London

Gothic Revival architecture, Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum, More...

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Facts and practical information

Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is situated in north Lambeth, London, on the south bank of the River Thames, 400 yards south-east of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the Houses of Parliament, on the opposite bank. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 51°29'44"N, 0°7'11"W

Address

Lambeth Palace RoadLambeth (Bishop's)London SE1 7JU United Kingdom

Contact

011-44-20-7898-1191

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Day trips

Lambeth Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Westminster, Garden Museum, Victoria Tower Gardens, Jewel Tower.

~1720 ftNW
Iconic home of UK parliament
Palace of Westminster, London
9 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...
~230 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Garden Museum, London
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Garden Museum offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city streets and a unique journey through the history and culture of gardening. Housed in the deconsecrated church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, this charming museum is adjacent...
~1220 ftW
Park, Garden
Victoria Tower Gardens, London
6 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...
~1810 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Jewel Tower, London
9 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.
~970 ftN
Memorial
National Covid Memorial Wall, London
5 min walk • The National Covid Memorial Wall in London is a public mural painted by volunteers to commemorate victims of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.
~1790 ftNW
Palace, Bars and clubs
Strangers' Bar, London
9 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.
~1820 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Richard Coeur de Lion Statue, London
9 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.
~780 ftSW
Bridge, Reginald Blomfield
Lambeth Bridge, London
4 min walk • Lambeth Bridge is a road traffic and footbridge crossing the River Thames in an east–west direction in central London. The river flows north at the crossing point.
~1690 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Mary Seacole, London
9 min walk • The statue of Mary Seacole stands in the grounds of St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth, London. Sculpted by Martin Jennings, the statue was executed in 2016. It honours Mary Seacole, a British-Jamaican who established a "British Hotel" during the Crimean War and who was posthumously voted first in a poll of "100 Great Black Britons".
~1100 ftNE
Park
Archbishop's Park, London
6 min walk • Archbishop's Park is a 3.93 hectares park in Lambeth in the London Borough of Lambeth in London, England, which opened to the public in 1901. Before it became a park, it formed part of the grounds of Lambeth Palace.
~1550 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Edward VI, London
8 min walk • The statue of Edward VI by Thomas Cartwright at St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth, London is one of two statues of that king at the hospital. Both commemorate Edward's re-founding of the institution in 1551.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lambeth Palace?

Nearby attractions include Garden Museum, London (2 min walk), Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London (3 min walk), Lambeth Bridge, London (4 min walk), National Covid Memorial Wall, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Lambeth Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lambeth Palace:

Ferry

Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (9 min walk)
Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (12 min walk)

Metro

Lambeth North • Lines: Bakerloo (10 min walk)
Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (12 min walk)

Train

London Waterloo (15 min walk)
Vauxhall (18 min walk)

Bus

Waterloo Station / Mepham Street • Lines: 243 (17 min walk)
Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road • Lines: 26 (17 min walk)