Paternoster Square, London

Name: Paternoster Square
Address: Just North of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, EC4M 7DX, United Kingdom

#345 among attractions in London

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Paternoster Square is an urban development, owned by the Mitsubishi Estate Co. next to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. The area, which takes its name from Paternoster Row, once centre of the London publishing trade, was devastated by aerial bombardment in The Blitz during the Second World War. It is now the location of the London Stock Exchange which relocated there from Threadneedle Street in 2004. It is also the location of investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch and Nomura Securities Co. and of fund manager Fidelity Investments. The square itself, i.e. the plaza, is privately owned public space. In 2004, Christopher Wren's 1669 Temple Bar Gate was re-erected here as an entrance way to the plaza. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'53"N, 0°5'58"W

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Just North of St. Paul's CathedralCity of London (Bread Street)London EC4M 7DX United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: St Paul's Cathedral, One New Change, Museum of London, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice.

~470 ftSE
Iconic cathedral's churchyard and garden
St Paul's Cathedral, London
3 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is an iconic feature of the London skyline and a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Consecrated in 1708, this architectural masterpiece is the work of Sir Christopher Wren, who was commissioned to rebuild the church after the Great...
~880 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
5 min walk • One New Change is a modernist gem nestled in the historic heart of London, England. This sleek shopping centre, opened in 2010, offers a distinctive blend of high-end retail shops, eclectic dining options, and a unique vantage point for some of the city's most iconic...
~1310 ftNE
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Museum of London offers a captivating journey through the city's tumultuous history, from its ancient roots to the bustling metropolis it is today. This esteemed institution is a treasure trove for anyone interested in London's past...
~870 ftNE
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
5 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~730 ftS
Memorial
National Firefighters Memorial, London
4 min walk • The National Firefighters Memorial is a memorial composed of three bronze statues depicting firefighters in action at the height of the Blitz.
~380 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Queen Anne, London
2 min walk • A statue of Queen Anne is installed in the forecourt outside the west front of St Paul's Cathedral, in London, United Kingdom. It became a Grade II listed building in 1972.
~1340 ftSW
Nightlife, Restaurant, Art Nouveau architecture
The Blackfriar, London
7 min walk • The Blackfriar is a Grade II* listed public house on Queen Victoria Street in Blackfriars, London. It was built in about 1875 on the site of a former medieval Dominican friary, and then remodelled in about 1905 by the architect Herbert Fuller-Clark. Much of the internal decoration was done by the sculptors Frederick T.
~810 ftSE
Church
Paul's walk, London
4 min walk • Paul's walk in Elizabethan and early Stuart London was the name given to the central nave of Old St Paul's Cathedral, where people walked up and down in search of the latest news. At the time, St. Paul's was the centre of the London grapevine.
~970 ftNW
Church
St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London
5 min walk • Holy Sepulchre London formerly and in some official uses Saint Sepulchre-without-Newgate is the largest Anglican parish church in the City of London.
~1240 ftNE
Memorial
London Stone, London
7 min walk • London Stone is a historic landmark housed at 111 Cannon Street in the City of London. It is an irregular block of oolitic limestone measuring 53 × 43 × 30 cm, the remnant of a once much larger object that had stood for many centuries on the south side of the street.
~610 ftNW
Edwardian architecture
Old Bailey, London
3 min walk • The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, commonly referred to as the Old Bailey after the street on which it stands, is a criminal court building in central London, one of several that houses the Crown Court of England and Wales.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paternoster Square?

Nearby attractions include Statue of John Wesley, London (2 min walk), Paternoster Vents, London (2 min walk), Statue of Queen Anne, London (2 min walk), St Paul's Cathedral, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Paternoster Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paternoster Square:

Metro

St. Paul's • Lines: Central (2 min walk)
Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (7 min walk)

Bus

St Paul's Cathedral • Lines: 26, N26 (3 min walk)
King Edward Street • Lines: 25, 56, 8, N242, N25, N8 (3 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (5 min walk)
London Blackfriars (9 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (8 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (14 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (29 min walk)