Pimlico, London

Name: Pimlico
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2227 among attractions in London

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Pimlico is an area of Central London in the City of Westminster, built as a southern extension to neighbouring Belgravia. It is known for its garden squares and Regency architecture. Pimlico is demarcated to the north by Victoria Station, by the River Thames to the south, Vauxhall Bridge Road to the east and the former Grosvenor Canal to the west. At its heart is a grid of residential streets laid down by the planner Thomas Cubitt, beginning in 1825 and now protected as the Pimlico Conservation Area. Additions have included the pre–World War II Dolphin Square and the Churchill Gardens and Lillington and Longmoore Gardens estates, now conservation areas in their own right. The area has over 350 Grade II listed buildings and several Grade II* listed churches. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'20"N, 0°8'24"W

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City of Westminster (Warwick)London United Kingdom

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Pimlico – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Tate Britain, London
14 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.
0.5 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Westminster Cathedral, London
12 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...
0.5 miE
Bridge
Vauxhall Bridge, London
12 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.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Apollo Victoria Theatre, London
12 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.
0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
Foch, London
15 min walk • The Equestrian statue of Ferdinand Foch stands in Lower Grosvenor Gardens, London. The sculptor was Georges Malissard and the statue is a replica of another raised in Cassel, France.
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
Locking Piece, London
14 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.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Chelsea Bridge, London
14 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.
0.6 miN
Edwardian architecture, Theater, Frank Matcham
Victoria Palace Theatre, London
15 min walk • The Victoria Palace Theatre is a West End theatre in Victoria Street, in the City of Westminster, opposite Victoria Station.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Grosvenor Bridge, London
12 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.
0.5 miN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Little Ben, London
14 min walk • Little Ben is a cast iron miniature clock tower, situated at the intersection of Vauxhall Bridge Road and Victoria Street, in Westminster, central London, close to the approach to Victoria station.
~1230 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St James the Less, London
6 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".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pimlico?

Nearby attractions include St Gabriel's, London (3 min walk), Warwick Square, London (3 min walk), St James the Less, London (6 min walk), Dolphin Square, London (7 min walk).

How to get to Pimlico by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pimlico:

Metro

Pimlico • Lines: Victoria (6 min walk)
Victoria • Lines: Circle, District, Victoria (14 min walk)

Bus

Green Line Coaches (10 min walk)
Green Line Coach Station • Lines: 702 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Battersea Power Station Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb2, Rb6 (12 min walk)
St. George Wharf • Lines: Rb2 (15 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (12 min walk)
Vauxhall (20 min walk)