Elfin Oak, London

Name: Elfin Oak
Address: London, United Kingdom

#697 among attractions in London

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Elfin Oak is the stump of a 900-year-old oak tree located in Kensington Gardens, London, carved and painted to look as though elves, gnomes, fairies and small animals are living in its bark. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 105 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°30'31"N, 0°11'17"W

Address

Kensington and Chelsea (Campden)London United Kingdom

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Elfin Oak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill Gate, Statue of William III.

~1280 ftS
Royal museum in state residence
Kensington Palace, London
7 min walk • Kensington Palace, nestled in the heart of London, is a royal residence with a history that stretches back over 300 years. Originally a private country house, the building was transformed into a palace by King William III and Queen Mary II in 1689, who commissioned Sir...
~1930 ftE
Green expanse west of Hyde Park
Kensington Gardens, London
10 min walk • Kensington Gardens, a verdant oasis in the heart of London, England, offers a serene retreat from the bustling city. Originally part of Hyde Park, these gardens were carved out by King William III in the late 17th century and cover 265 acres of meticulously maintained...
0.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Notting Hill Gate, London
10 min walk • Notting Hill Gate is one of the main thoroughfares of Notting Hill, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Historically the street was a location for toll gates, from which it derives its modern name.
~1450 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of William III, London
7 min walk • A bronze statue of William III of England stands on the south side of Kensington Palace in London, facing towards the Golden Gates. The statue was designed by Heinrich Baucke and erected in 1907.
~1690 ftW
Nightlife
The Churchill Arms, London
9 min walk • The Churchill Arms is a public house at 119 Kensington Church Street on the corner with Campden Street, Notting Hill, London. There has been a pub on the site since at least the late nineteenth century. Previously known as the "Church-on-the-Hill", the pub received its current name after the Second World War.
~1760 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Kensington Church Street, London
9 min walk • Kensington Church Street is a shopping street in Kensington, London, England, designated the A4204, and traditionally known for its art and antiques shops. Buildings at the southern end date back to the early 1700s. It is named after Kensington's original church of St Mary Abbots.
0.4 miN
Shopping, Department store
Whiteleys, London
11 min walk • Whiteleys was a shopping centre in Bayswater, London. It was built in the retail space of the former William Whiteley Limited department store, which opened in 1911 as one of London's first department store, and was one of the main department stores, alongside Selfridge's, Liberty's and Harrods.
~1030 ftS
Palace
Nottingham Cottage, London
5 min walk • Nottingham Cottage is a house in the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. As a grace-and-favour property, the house has been frequently occupied by members of the British royal family, as well as staff and employees.
~1290 ftW
Church
Essex Street Chapel, London
7 min walk • Essex Street Chapel, also known as Essex Church, is a Unitarian place of worship in London. It was the first church in England set up with this doctrine, and was established when Dissenters still faced legal threat.
0.4 miE
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Physical Energy Sculpture, London
12 min walk • Physical Energy is a bronze equestrian statue by English artist George Frederic Watts. Watts was principally a painter, but also worked on sculptures from the 1870s. Physical Energy was first cast in 1902, two years before his death, and was intended to be Watts's memorial to "unknown worth".
~1490 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Notting Hill Arts Club, London
8 min walk • The Notting Hill Arts Club is a music and arts venue in Notting Hill, central London. The venue holds club nights every night of the week. Its range of events include interactive crafts, themed Soviet nights, and a Death Disco club night run by Creation Records founder Alan McGee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Elfin Oak?

Nearby attractions include Diana, London (2 min walk), Kensington Palace Gardens, London (5 min walk), Nottingham Cottage, London (5 min walk), New West End Synagogue, London (6 min walk).

How to get to Elfin Oak by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elfin Oak:

Bus

Orme Square • Lines: 148, 70, 94, N207 (4 min walk)
Queensway Station • Lines: 148, 70, 94, N207 (4 min walk)

Metro

Queensway • Lines: Central (4 min walk)
Bayswater • Lines: Circle, District (7 min walk)

Train

London Paddington (19 min walk)
London Marylebone (39 min walk)