Baynard's Castle, London

Name: Baynard's Castle
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1887 among attractions in London

Forts and castles

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Baynard's Castle refers to buildings on two neighbouring sites in the City of London, between where Blackfriars station and St Paul's Cathedral now stand. The first was a Norman fortification constructed by Ralph Baynard, 1st feudal baron of Little Dunmow in Essex, and was demolished by King John in 1213. The second was a medieval palace built a short distance to the south-east and destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. According to Sir Walter Besant, "There was no house in more interesting than this". ()

Alternative names: Built: 1017 (1007 years ago)Demolished: 1666Coordinates: 51°30'41"N, 0°6'0"W

Address

City of London (Castle Baynard)London United Kingdom

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

London

Day trips

Baynard's Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tate Modern, St Paul's Cathedral, One New Change, Millennium Bridge.

~1340 ftS
Contemporary art and cafe with river views
Tate Modern, London
7 min walk • Tate Modern is a beacon of contemporary art nestled in the heart of London, United Kingdom. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, this museum stands as a testament to the transformative power of architecture and art.
~890 ftNE
Iconic cathedral's churchyard and garden
St Paul's Cathedral, London
5 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is an iconic feature of the London skyline and a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Consecrated in 1708, this architectural masterpiece is the work of Sir Christopher Wren, who was commissioned to rebuild the church after the Great...
~1180 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
6 min walk • One New Change is a modernist gem nestled in the historic heart of London, England. This sleek shopping centre, opened in 2010, offers a distinctive blend of high-end retail shops, eclectic dining options, and a unique vantage point for some of the city's most iconic...
~800 ftSE
Steel suspension bridge for pedestrians
Millennium Bridge, London
4 min walk • The Millennium Bridge, a sleek steel suspension bridge, stretches across the River Thames in the bustling heart of London, United Kingdom. Since its opening in June 2000, it has become an iconic pedestrian pathway linking the areas near St.
~1210 ftS
Museum
Bankside Gallery, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of London, the Bankside Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and casual observers alike. Established as a home for the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, this esteemed art gallery...
~1310 ftSW
Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge, London
7 min walk • Blackfriars Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames in London, between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Railway Bridge, carrying the A201 road.
~1300 ftSE
Theater, William Shakespeare, Concerts and shows
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
7 min walk • The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London.
~1210 ftN
Square
Paternoster Square, London
6 min walk • Paternoster Square is an urban development, owned by the Mitsubishi Estate Co. next to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. The area, which takes its name from Paternoster Row, once centre of the London publishing trade, was devastated by aerial bombardment in The Blitz during the Second World War.
~630 ftNE
Memorial
National Firefighters Memorial, London
4 min walk • The National Firefighters Memorial is a memorial composed of three bronze statues depicting firefighters in action at the height of the Blitz.
~840 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Queen Anne, London
5 min walk • A statue of Queen Anne is installed in the forecourt outside the west front of St Paul's Cathedral, in London, United Kingdom. It became a Grade II listed building in 1972.
~880 ftW
Nightlife, Restaurant, Art Nouveau architecture
The Blackfriar, London
5 min walk • The Blackfriar is a Grade II* listed public house on Queen Victoria Street in Blackfriars, London. It was built in about 1875 on the site of a former medieval Dominican friary, and then remodelled in about 1905 by the architect Herbert Fuller-Clark. Much of the internal decoration was done by the sculptors Frederick T.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Baynard's Castle?

Nearby attractions include St Benet's, London (2 min walk), College of Arms, London (2 min walk), International Headquarters of The Salvation Army, London (3 min walk), St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Baynard's Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baynard's Castle:

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (2 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (6 min walk)

Bus

St Paul's Cathedral • Lines: 26, N26 (4 min walk)
Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey • Lines: 26, N26 (5 min walk)

Train

London Blackfriars (4 min walk)
City Thameslink (8 min walk)

Metro

Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (6 min walk)
St. Paul's • Lines: Central (8 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (13 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (29 min walk)