Bloomsbury Square, London

Name: Bloomsbury Square
Address: Bloomsbury Sq, London, WC1A 2LS, United Kingdom

#855 among attractions in London

Park, Relax in park, Garden

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Facts and practical information

Bloomsbury Square is a garden square in Holborn, Camden, London. Developed in the late 17th century, it was initially known as Southampton Square and was one of the earliest London squares. By the early 19th century, Bedford House along the north of the square had been demolished and replaced with terraced housing designed by James Burton. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 131 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°31'8"N, 0°7'22"W

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Bloomsbury SqCamden (Holborn and Covent Garden)London WC1A 2LS United Kingdom

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Day trips

Bloomsbury Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: British Museum, Oasis Sports Centre, Princess Louise, Sir John Soane's Museum.

~430 ftW
A historian's treasure trove
British Museum, London
3 min walk • The British Museum, located in the heart of London, United Kingdom, stands as a cornerstone of cultural heritage and is one of the most expansive and comprehensive museums in the world. This venerable institution, founded in 1753, opened its doors to the public in 1759...
~970 ftS
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Oasis Sports Centre, London
5 min walk • Oasis Sports Centre is a leisure centre in Holborn, London, operated by Greenwich Leisure Limited on behalf of the London Borough of Camden.
~670 ftSE
Nightlife
Princess Louise, London
4 min walk • The Princess Louise is a public house situated on High Holborn, a street in central London. Built in 1872, it is best known for its well-preserved 1891 Victorian interior, with wood panelling and a series of booths around an island bar. It is a tied house owned by the Samuel Smith Brewery of Tadcaster, Yorkshire.
~1410 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Sir John Soane's Museum, London
7 min walk • Sir John Soane's Museum is a house museum, located next to Lincoln's Inn Fields in Holborn, London, which was formerly the home of neo-classical architect, John Soane.
~800 ftSW
Museum, Modern art museum
Paul Stolper Gallery, London
4 min walk • Paul Stolper Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Museum Street, Bloomsbury, London. It was established in 1998.
~990 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
The End, London
5 min walk • The End was a nightclub in the West End of London, England. Started in December 1995 by DJs Layo Paskin and Mr C, it was also responsible for the label End Recordings.
~1030 ftSE
Nightlife
Ship Tavern, London
5 min walk • The Ship Tavern is an inn at the western corner of Lincoln's Inn Fields, at the corner of Gate Street and the Little Turnstile in London. Established in 1549, at the height of the English Reformation, when Catholicism became illegal, it was used to shelter Catholic priests and hold secret Catholic services.
~610 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture, Georgian architecture
St George's, London
3 min walk • St George's, Bloomsbury, is a parish church in Bloomsbury, London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom. It was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor and consecrated in 1730. The church crypt houses the Museum of Comedy.
~1220 ftSW
Edwardian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Shaftesbury Theatre, London
6 min walk • The Shaftesbury Theatre is a West End theatre, located on Shaftesbury Avenue, in the London Borough of Camden. Opened in 1911 as the New Prince's Theatre, it was the last theatre to be built in Shaftesbury Avenue.
~1460 ftS
Museum
Museum of Freemasonry, London
8 min walk • Museum of Freemasonry, based at Freemasons’ Hall, London, is a fully accredited museum since 2009, with a designated outstanding collection of national importance since 2007 and registered charitable trust since 1996.
~1200 ftW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Archaeological museum
British Museum Department of the Middle East, London
6 min walk • The Department of the Middle East, numbering some 330,000 works, forms a significant part of the collections of the British Museum, and the world's largest collection of Mesopotamian antiquities outside Iraq.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bloomsbury Square?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Charles James Fox, London (1 min walk), Pushkin House, London (2 min walk), Sicilian Avenue, London (2 min walk), British Museum, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Bloomsbury Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bloomsbury Square:

Bus

Bloomsbury Square • Lines: 38, 55, N38, N55 (2 min walk)
Museum Street • Lines: 38, 55, N242, N38, N55 (4 min walk)

Metro

Holborn • Lines: Central, Piccadilly (5 min walk)
Russell Square • Lines: Piccadilly (8 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (21 min walk)
London Euston (22 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (22 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (22 min walk)