Albert Embankment, London

Name: Albert Embankment
Address: London, United Kingdom

#907 among attractions in London

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Albert Embankment is part of the river bank on the south side of the River Thames in Central London. It stretches approximately one mile northward from Vauxhall Bridge to Westminster Bridge, and is located in the London Borough of Lambeth. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°29'23"N, 0°7'23"W

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Lambeth (Prince's)London United Kingdom

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Albert Embankment – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tate Britain, Garden Museum, Victoria Tower Gardens, Vauxhall Bridge.

~1140 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Tate Britain, London
6 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.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Garden Museum, London
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Garden Museum offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city streets and a unique journey through the history and culture of gardening. Housed in the deconsecrated church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, this charming museum is adjacent...
0.5 miN
Park, Garden
Victoria Tower Gardens, London
13 min walk • Nestled on the north bank of the River Thames, Victoria Tower Gardens offers a serene respite from the bustling city of London. This verdant park, adjacent to the Houses of Parliament and the iconic Victoria Tower, provides an idyllic setting for both tourists...
~1500 ftW
Bridge
Vauxhall Bridge, London
8 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.
0.4 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Lambeth Palace, London
11 min walk • Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is situated in north Lambeth, London, on the south bank of the River Thames, 400 yards south-east of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the Houses of Parliament, on the opposite bank.
~1720 ftN
Bridge, Reginald Blomfield
Lambeth Bridge, London
9 min walk • Lambeth Bridge is a road traffic and footbridge crossing the River Thames in an east–west direction in central London. The river flows north at the crossing point.
~1030 ftW
Monuments and statues
Locking Piece, London
5 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.
~1400 ftS
Postmodern architecture
SIS Building, London
7 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.
~730 ftS
Park
Vauxhall Gardens, London
4 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
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St James the Less, London
14 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".
0.5 miS
Park
Vauxhall Park, London
13 min walk • Vauxhall Park is a Green Flag Award-winning municipal park in Vauxhall, South London, run by Lambeth Council. It occupies an 8.5-acre site, and was created at a cost of around £45,000, following a public campaign led by the suffragist Millicent Fawcett, the social reformer Octavia Hill and members of the Kyrle Society.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Albert Embankment?

Nearby attractions include Vauxhall Gardens, London (4 min walk), Vauxhall, London (5 min walk), Lambeth, London (5 min walk), Millbank Tower, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Albert Embankment by public transport?

The nearest stations to Albert Embankment:

Ferry

Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (4 min walk)
St. George Wharf • Lines: Rb2 (8 min walk)

Train

Vauxhall (7 min walk)
London Victoria (26 min walk)

Metro

Vauxhall • Lines: Victoria (7 min walk)
Pimlico • Lines: Victoria (13 min walk)

Bus

Vauxhall Bus Station (8 min walk)
Durham Street / Harleyford Road • Lines: 185, 36, 436, N136 (10 min walk)