Durham House, London

#493 among attractions in London

Vernacular architecture, Palace

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Facts and practical information

Durham House, or Durham Inn, was the historic London town house of the Bishop of Durham in the Strand. Its gardens descended to the River Thames. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'33"N, 0°7'25"W

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City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

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Durham House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House, St Paul's, Cleopatra's Needle.

~710 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture, Georgian architecture
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's bustling Trafalgar Square, St Martin-in-the-Fields stands as an iconic example of Georgian ecclesiastical architecture and a beacon of music and compassionate outreach within the city. This Anglican church, with its striking...
~820 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Georgian architecture
Canada House, London
4 min walk • Canada House stands as a grand symbol of the Canadian presence in the heart of London, England. This historic building serves as the Canadian High Commission, functioning as a diplomatic space as well as a cultural center.
~880 ftN
Church, Greek Revival architecture, Inigo Jones
St Paul's, London
5 min walk • St Paul's Cathedral, a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture, stands as an iconic feature of the London skyline. Designed by the renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren, the church was completed in 1710 after the Great Fire of London destroyed the original...
~760 ftE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Cleopatra's Needle, London
4 min walk • Cleopatra's Needle in London is an Egyptian obelisk located in the City of Westminster, on the Victoria Embankment near the Golden Jubilee Bridges. It is close to the Embankment underground station.
~390 ftS
Palace
York House, London
2 min walk • York House was one of a string of mansion houses which formerly stood on the Strand, the principal route from the City of London to the Palace of Westminster.
~580 ftW
Nightlife
The Harp, London
3 min walk • The Harp is a public house at 47 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4HS. It was The Welsh Harp until 1995, when it was taken over by an Irish woman Binnie Walsh, who subsequently bought the pub. The pub was subsequently sold to Fuller's in 2014.
~410 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
Adelphi Theatre, London
2 min walk • The Adelphi Theatre is a London West End theatre, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. The present building is the fourth on the site.
~800 ftS
Edwardian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Playhouse Theatre, London
4 min walk • The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, located in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square. The Theatre was built by F. H. Fowler and Hill with a seating capacity of 1,200. It was rebuilt in 1907 and still retains its original substage machinery.
~630 ftSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Benjamin Franklin House, London
4 min walk • Benjamin Franklin House is a museum in a terraced Georgian house at 36 Craven Street, London, close to Trafalgar Square. It is the last-standing former residence of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
~940 ftNW
Theater
Duke of York's Theatre, London
5 min walk • The Duke of York's Theatre is a West End theatre in St Martin's Lane, in the City of Westminster, London. It was built for Frank Wyatt and his wife, Violet Melnotte, who retained ownership of the theatre until her death in 1935.
~930 ftN
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Jubilee Market, London
5 min walk • Jubilee Market is located in Jubilee Hall in Covent Garden, London. The first market in Covent Garden piazza took place in 1654, and Jubilee Market was built in 1904, covering Tavistock Street, named after the then Duke of Bedford, Marquess of Tavistock.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Durham House?

Nearby attractions include York House, London (2 min walk), Adelphi Theatre, London (2 min walk), Villiers Street, London (3 min walk), Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Durham House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Durham House:

Bus

Bedford Street • Lines: N26 (2 min walk)
Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (3 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (3 min walk)
London Waterloo (17 min walk)

Metro

Embankment • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern (4 min walk)
Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (4 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (5 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (8 min walk)