Dolphin Square, London

Name: Dolphin Square
Address: Chichester Street, London, SW1V 3LX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7798 6767

#1348 among attractions in London

Square, Spa

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Facts and practical information

Dolphin Square is a block of private flats with some ground floor business units near the River Thames in Pimlico, Westminster, London built between 1935 and 1937. Until the building of Highbury Square, it was the most developed garden square in London built as private housing. At one time, it was home to more than 70 MPs and at least 10 Lords. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'11"N, 0°8'11"W

Address

Chichester StreetCity of Westminster (Tachbrook)London SW1V 3LX United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7798 6767

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Tate Britain, Westminster Cathedral, Vauxhall Bridge, Apollo Victoria Theatre.

0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Tate Britain, London
13 min walk • Tate Britain is a venerable institution nestled in the heart of London, proudly positioned on the banks of the River Thames. Renowned for housing an extensive collection of British art, the museum is a key destination for art enthusiasts and historians alike.
0.7 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Westminster Cathedral, London
18 min walk • Westminster Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and architectural splendor in the heart of London, England. This Roman Catholic cathedral, not to be confused with the nearby Westminster Abbey, is the seat of the Archbishop of Westminster and a prime example of...
~1780 ftNE
Bridge
Vauxhall Bridge, London
9 min walk • Vauxhall Bridge is a Grade II* listed steel and granite deck arch bridge in central London. It crosses the River Thames in a southeast–northwest direction between Vauxhall on the south bank and Pimlico on the north bank.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Apollo Victoria Theatre, London
18 min walk • The Apollo Victoria Theatre is a West End theatre on Wilton Road in the Westminster district of London, across from London Victoria Station.
0.4 miNE
Monuments and statues
Locking Piece, London
12 min walk • Locking Piece is a sculpture by Henry Moore. It comprises two interlocking forms holding a third element between them, on a bronze base. It is usually mounted on a separate plinth. The sculpture was created in 1962–1964, and bronze casts were made in 1964–1967.
0.6 miW
Bridge
Chelsea Bridge, London
16 min walk • Chelsea Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames in west London, connecting Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank, and split between the City of Westminster, the London Borough of Wandsworth and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
0.5 miE
Postmodern architecture
SIS Building, London
14 min walk • The SIS Building or MI6 Building at Vauxhall Cross houses the headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service, the United Kingdom's foreign intelligence agency.
0.6 miE
Park
Vauxhall Gardens, London
16 min walk • Vauxhall Gardens is a public park in Kennington in the London Borough of Lambeth, England, on the south bank of the River Thames.
0.5 miW
Bridge
Grosvenor Bridge, London
13 min walk • Grosvenor Bridge, originally known as, and alternatively called Victoria Railway Bridge, is a railway bridge over the River Thames in London, between Vauxhall Bridge and Chelsea Bridge.
~1640 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St James the Less, London
8 min walk • St James the Less is a Church of England Parish Church in Pimlico, Westminster, built in 1858–61 by George Edmund Street in the Gothic Revival style. A grade I listed building, it has been described as "one of the finest Gothic Revival churches anywhere".
0.6 miS
Shopping, Market
New Covent Garden Market, London
16 min walk • New Covent Garden Market is the largest wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market in the United Kingdom. Located in Nine Elms, London, the market covers a site of 57 acres and is home to about 200 fruit, vegetable and flower companies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dolphin Square open?

Dolphin Square is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dolphin Square?

Nearby attractions include Pimlico, London (7 min walk), St James the Less, London (8 min walk), Vauxhall Bridge, London (9 min walk), St Gabriel's, London (9 min walk).

How to get to Dolphin Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dolphin Square:

Metro

Pimlico • Lines: Victoria (6 min walk)
Vauxhall • Lines: Victoria (13 min walk)

Bus

United States Embassy • Lines: 156, 344, 436 (7 min walk)
St George Wharf Pier • Lines: 156, 344, 436 (9 min walk)

Ferry

St. George Wharf • Lines: Rb2 (11 min walk)
Battersea Power Station Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb2, Rb6 (12 min walk)

Train

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