Lambeth, London

Name: Lambeth
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1930 among attractions in London

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Lambeth is a district in South London, England, in the London Borough of Lambeth, historically in the County of Surrey. It is situated 1 mile south of Charing Cross. The population of the London Borough of Lambeth was 303,086 in 2011. The area experienced some slight growth in the medieval period as part of the manor of Lambeth Palace. By the Victorian era the area had seen significant development as London expanded, with dense industrial, commercial and residential buildings located adjacent to one another. The changes brought by World War II altered much of the fabric of Lambeth. Subsequent development in the late 20th and early 21st centuries has seen an increase in the number of high-rise buildings. The area is home to the International Maritime Organization. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'25"N, 0°7'9"W

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Lambeth (Prince's)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Tate Britain, Garden Museum, Victoria Tower Gardens, The Oval.

~1930 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Tate Britain, London
10 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.
~1720 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Garden Museum, London
9 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 miNW
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...
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
The Oval, London
13 min walk • The Oval, known for sponsorship reasons as the Kia Oval, is an international cricket ground in Kennington, in the London Borough of Lambeth, in south London. The Oval has been the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club since it was opened in 1845. It was the first ground in England to host international Test cricket in September 1880.
0.4 miW
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.
~1940 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Lambeth Palace, London
10 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 ftNW
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.
~1920 ftW
Monuments and statues
Locking Piece, London
10 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.
~1940 ftSW
Postmodern architecture
SIS Building, London
10 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.
~1200 ftSW
Park
Vauxhall Gardens, London
6 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 miS
Park
Vauxhall Park, London
14 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 Lambeth?

Nearby attractions include Vauxhall, London (1 min walk), Albert Embankment, London (5 min walk), Vauxhall City Farm, London (6 min walk), Vauxhall Gardens, London (6 min walk).

How to get to Lambeth by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lambeth:

Ferry

Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (7 min walk)
St. George Wharf • Lines: Rb2 (12 min walk)

Bus

Durham Street / Harleyford Road • Lines: 185, 36, 436, N136 (9 min walk)
Harleyford Road / Durham Street • Lines: 185, 36, 436, N136 (10 min walk)

Train

Vauxhall (9 min walk)
London Waterloo (24 min walk)

Metro

Vauxhall • Lines: Victoria (10 min walk)
Kennington • Lines: Northern (15 min walk)