York House, London

Name: York House
Address: London, United Kingdom

#368 among attractions in London

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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. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'29"N, 0°7'22"W

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

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

Nearby attractions include: Golden Jubilee Bridges, Victoria Embankment Gardens, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House.

~960 ftSE
Bridge
Golden Jubilee Bridges, London
5 min walk • Spanning the River Thames with modern elegance, the Golden Jubilee Bridges flank both sides of the Hungerford Bridge, providing a vital connection between the areas of Waterloo and the bustling entertainment district around Charing Cross in the heart of London, United...
~1010 ftNE
Park, Garden
Victoria Embankment Gardens, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Victoria Embankment Gardens offers a serene respite from the hustle and bustle of the city’s busy streets. This charming public park, situated along the north bank of the River Thames, provides locals and tourists alike with a...
~890 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture, Georgian architecture
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
5 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...
~900 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Georgian architecture
Canada House, London
5 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.
~600 ftE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Cleopatra's Needle, London
3 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.
~900 ftNW
Nightlife
The Harp, London
5 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.
~770 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
Adelphi Theatre, London
4 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.
~700 ftS
Monuments and statues
Bazalgette Memorial, London
4 min walk • The Sir Joseph Bazalgette Memorial is a memorial to the Victorian engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette, by George Blackall Simonds. It is located on the Victoria Embankment, a few feet up river from the Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges, opposite the junction with Northumberland Avenue.
~390 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Durham House, London
2 min walk • 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.
~470 ftS
Edwardian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Playhouse Theatre, London
3 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.
~490 ftSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Benjamin Franklin House, London
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to York House?

Nearby attractions include Villiers Street, London (1 min walk), Imperial Camel Corps Memorial, London (2 min walk), Charing Cross Theatre, London (2 min walk), Durham House, London (2 min walk).

How to get to York House by public transport?

The nearest stations to York House:

Train

Charing Cross (2 min walk)
London Waterloo (15 min walk)

Metro

Embankment • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern (2 min walk)
Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (5 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (3 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (6 min walk)

Bus

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