Park Crescent, London

Name: Park Crescent
Address: 229 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom

#1282 among attractions in London

Park, Relax in park, Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture

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Park Crescent is at the north end of Portland Place and south of Marylebone Road in London. The crescent consists of elegant stuccoed terraced houses by the architect John Nash, which form a semicircle. The crescent is part of Nash's and wider town-planning visions of Roman-inspired imperial West End approaches to Regent's Park. It was originally conceived as a circus to be named Regent's Circus but instead Park Square was built to the north. The only buildings on the Regent's Park side of the square are small garden buildings, enabling higher floors of the Park Crescent buildings to have a longer, green northern view. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1812 (212 years ago)Elevation: 102 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°31'24"N, 0°8'47"W

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229 Great Portland StreetCity of Westminster (Marylebone)London United Kingdom

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Park Crescent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madame Tussauds, Regent's Park, Marylebone High Street, BT Tower.

~1920 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Madame Tussauds, London
10 min walk • Madame Tussauds is an iconic wax museum located in the heart of London, United Kingdom. Established by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud in 1835, it has become a hallmark attraction, drawing millions of visitors each year. Known for its lifelike wax figures, the museum hosts...
0.4 miNW
Cafe and sport centre with changing rooms
Regent's Park, London
12 min walk • Regent's Park, an expanse of green in the heart of London, is a quintessential part of the city's landscape and a beloved escape for both Londoners and tourists. This Royal Park, designed by John Nash in the early 19th century, spans 395 acres and is named after Prince...
~1780 ftSW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Marylebone High Street, London
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Marylebone High Street exudes charm and sophistication, offering a respite from the bustling crowds of nearby Oxford Street. This elegant thoroughfare is a destination for those who seek a more refined shopping experience...
~1850 ftE
Tower, Architecture
BT Tower, London
9 min walk • The BT Tower is a grade II listed communications tower located in Fitzrovia, London, owned by BT Group. It has been previously known as the GPO Tower, the Post Office Tower, and the British Telecom Tower.
0.4 miW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Statue of Sherlock Holmes, London
12 min walk • A statue of Sherlock Holmes by the sculptor John Doubleday stands near the supposed site of 221B Baker Street, the fictional detective's address in London. Unveiled on 23 September 1999, the sculpture was funded by the Abbey National building society, whose headquarters were on the purported site of the famous address.
~970 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Royal College of Physicians, London
5 min walk • The Royal College of Physicians is a British professional membership body dedicated to improving the practice of medicine, chiefly through the accreditation of physicians by examination.
~400 ftN
Square
Park Square Gardens, London
2 min walk • Park Square is a large garden square or private appendix to Regent's Park in London and is split from a further green, the long northern side of Park Crescent, by Marylebone Road and Regent's Park tube station.
~1370 ftW
Church, Neoclassical architecture
St. Marylebone Parish Church, London
7 min walk • St Marylebone Parish Church is an Anglican church on the Marylebone Road in London. It was built to the designs of Thomas Hardwick in 1813–17. The present site is the third used by the parish for its church. The first was further south, near Oxford Street. The church there was demolished in 1400 and a new one erected further north.
~1440 ftE
Square
Fitzroy Square, London
7 min walk • Fitzroy Square is a Georgian square in London. It is the only one in the central London area known as Fitzrovia.
0.4 miSE
Church, Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
All Souls Church, London
10 min walk • All Souls Church is a conservative evangelical Anglican church in central London, situated in Langham Place in Marylebone, at the north end of Regent Street. It was designed in Regency style by John Nash and consecrated in 1824. As it is directly opposite Broadcasting House, the BBC often broadcasts from the church.
0.5 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Wigmore Hall, London
12 min walk • Wigmore Hall is a concert hall located at 36 Wigmore Street, London. Originally called Bechstein Hall, it specialises in performances of chamber music, early music, vocal music and song recitals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Park Crescent?

Nearby attractions include Park Square Gardens, London (2 min walk), Bolsover Street, London (4 min walk), Hallam Street, London (4 min walk), Royal College of Physicians, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Park Crescent by public transport?

The nearest stations to Park Crescent:

Metro

Regent's Park • Lines: Bakerloo (1 min walk)
Great Portland Street • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (3 min walk)

Bus

Regent's Park Station • Lines: 30 (1 min walk)
Great Portland Street Station • Lines: 30 (3 min walk)

Train

London Euston (17 min walk)
London Marylebone (19 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (40 min walk)