St Vedast Foster Lane, London

Name: St Vedast Foster Lane
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1973 among attractions in London

Church, Christopher Wren, Baroque architecture

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Saint Vedast Foster Lane or Saint Vedast-alias-Foster, a church in Foster Lane, in the City of London, is dedicated to St. Vedast, a French saint whose cult arrived in England through contacts with Augustinian clergy. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 51°30'53"N, 0°5'47"W

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St Vedast Foster Lane – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Paul's Cathedral, One New Change, Museum of London, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice.

~640 ftSW
Iconic cathedral's churchyard and garden
St Paul's Cathedral, London
4 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...
~480 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
3 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...
~1100 ftN
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Museum of London offers a captivating journey through the city's tumultuous history, from its ancient roots to the bustling metropolis it is today. This esteemed institution is a treasure trove for anyone interested in London's past...
~840 ftNW
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
5 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~730 ftSE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary-le-Bow, London
4 min walk • St Mary-le-Bow is a church of Saxon origins, with a Norman crypt, that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside.
~720 ftW
Square
Paternoster Square, London
4 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.
~880 ftSW
Memorial
National Firefighters Memorial, London
5 min walk • The National Firefighters Memorial is a memorial composed of three bronze statues depicting firefighters in action at the height of the Blitz.
~1140 ftNE
City wall, Postmodern architecture
125 London Wall, London
6 min walk • 125 London Wall, also known as Alban Gate, is a postmodernist building on London Wall in the City of London. Along with Embankment Place and Vauxhall Cross, it has been described as one of the three projects that established designer Sir Terry Farrell's reputation in the late 1980s-to-early 1990s period.
~930 ftSW
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.
~510 ftS
Church
Paul's walk, London
3 min walk • Paul's walk in Elizabethan and early Stuart London was the name given to the central nave of Old St Paul's Cathedral, where people walked up and down in search of the latest news. At the time, St. Paul's was the centre of the London grapevine.
~1060 ftN
Memorial
London Stone, London
6 min walk • London Stone is a historic landmark housed at 111 Cannon Street in the City of London. It is an irregular block of oolitic limestone measuring 53 × 43 × 30 cm, the remnant of a once much larger object that had stood for many centuries on the south side of the street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Vedast Foster Lane?

Nearby attractions include One New Change, London (3 min walk), Paul's walk, London (3 min walk), Statue of John Wesley, London (3 min walk), St Paul's Cathedral, London (4 min walk).

How to get to St Vedast Foster Lane by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Vedast Foster Lane:

Bus

St Paul's Station • Lines: 25, 521, 56, 8, N242, N25, N8 (1 min walk)
Bread Street • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (2 min walk)

Metro

St. Paul's • Lines: Central (4 min walk)
Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (6 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (9 min walk)
Bank (9 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (9 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (11 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (26 min walk)