Carlton House Terrace, London

Name: Carlton House Terrace
Address: The Mall, London, London W1, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7969 5224

#357 among attractions in London

Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture, Historical place, Architecture

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Carlton House Terrace is a street in the St James's district of the City of Westminster in London. Its principal architectural feature is a pair of terraces of white stucco-faced houses on the south side of the street overlooking St. James's Park. These terraces were built on Crown land between 1827 and 1832 to overall designs by John Nash, but with detailed input by other architects including Decimus Burton, who exclusively designed numbers 3 and 4. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'23"N, 0°7'54"W

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The MallCity of Westminster (St. James's)London London W1 United Kingdom

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+44 20 7969 5224

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Carlton House Terrace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, Horse Guards Parade, Admiralty Arch.

~1050 ftNE
Square
Trafalgar Square, London
6 min walk • Trafalgar Square is an iconic public space at the heart of London, United Kingdom, known for its cultural significance and historical monuments. This bustling square is often the focal point for political demonstrations, community gatherings, and festive celebrations...
~990 ftNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Nelson's Column, London
5 min walk • Nelson's Column is an iconic historical landmark situated in the heart of London, England, at Trafalgar Square. This towering monument, which rises to 52 meters (approximately 170 feet), was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of...
~1040 ftSE
Square
Horse Guards Parade, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Horse Guards Parade is a historic ceremonial parade ground that captures the essence of Britain's military heritage and regal pageantry. This vast open space is a stone's throw away from the iconic Downing Street and stands as a living...
~730 ftE
Edwardian architecture, Memorial, Historical place
Admiralty Arch, London
4 min walk • Admiralty Arch, a majestic building in the heart of London, England, stands as a grand gateway between The Mall and Trafalgar Square. This historical structure, commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of his mother Queen Victoria, was completed in 1912 and designed...
~860 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Guards Memorial, London
5 min walk • The Guards Memorial, also known as the Guards Division War Memorial, is a poignant tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of British soldiers in the heart of London, England. Standing solemnly in St James's Park near Horse Guards Parade, this war memorial commemorates...
~620 ftN
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Her Majesty's Theatre, London
3 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre, a venerable institution nestled in the heart of London's West End, stands as a beacon of the performing arts in England's capital. With its opulent façade and historic significance, the theatre has been entertaining audiences with top-tier...
~960 ftNE
Square, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Fourth plinth, London
5 min walk • The Fourth Plinth, located in the northwest corner of Trafalgar Square in London, England, is a unique and ever-changing tourist attraction that captures the city’s creative spirit. Unlike the other three plinths in the square, which display statues of historical...
~1050 ftNE
Tree
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, London
6 min walk • The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a Christmas tree gifted to the people of Britain by Norway each year since 1947. The tree is prominently displayed in Trafalgar Square from the beginning of December until 6 January.
~200 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Institute of Contemporary Arts, London
1 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Arts is an artistic and cultural centre on The Mall in London, just off Trafalgar Square. Located within Nash House, part of Carlton House Terrace, near the Duke of York Steps and Admiralty Arch, the ICA contains galleries, a theatre, two cinemas, a bookshop and a bar.
~740 ftSE
Memorial, Edwin Lutyens
Royal Naval Division Memorial, London
4 min walk • The Royal Naval Division Memorial is a First World War memorial located on Horse Guards Parade in central London, and dedicated to members of the 63rd Division killed in that conflict.
~1100 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Trafalgar Theatre, London
6 min walk • Trafalgar Theatre is a new West End theatre in Whitehall, near Trafalgar Square, in the City of Westminster, London. It is set to open in spring 2021 following a major multi-million pound restoration project aiming to reinstate it back to its original heritage design.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carlton House Terrace?

Nearby attractions include Duke of York Column, London (1 min walk), Institute of Contemporary Arts, London (1 min walk), Royal Artillery Boer War Memorial, London (2 min walk), Guards Crimean War Memorial, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Carlton House Terrace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carlton House Terrace:

Bus

Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (6 min walk)
Piccadilly Circus • Lines: 38, N38 (8 min walk)

Metro

Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (7 min walk)
Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (7 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (10 min walk)
London Waterloo (22 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (12 min walk)
Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (13 min walk)