Postman's Park, London

Name: Postman's Park
Address: Edward St, London, EC1A 7BX, United Kingdom

#805 among attractions in London

Park, Relax in park, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Postman's Park is a public garden in central London, a short distance north of St Paul's Cathedral. Bordered by Little Britain, Aldersgate Street, St. Martin's Le Grand, King Edward Street, and the site of the former headquarters of the General Post Office, it is one of the largest open spaces in the City of London. ()

Alternative names: Created: 28 October 1880Elevation: 115 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°31'0"N, 0°5'49"W

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Edward StCity of London (Aldersgate)London EC1A 7BX United Kingdom

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Day trips

Postman's Park – 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.

~1200 ftS
Iconic cathedral's churchyard and garden
St Paul's Cathedral, London
6 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...
~1220 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
6 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...
~380 ftN
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
2 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...
~190 ftW
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
1 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.
~940 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Reportedly haunted
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
5 min walk • The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to Great St Bart's, is a mediaeval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London.
~940 ftSW
Square
Paternoster Square, London
5 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.
~790 ftE
City wall, Postmodern architecture
125 London Wall, London
4 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.
~1310 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Queen Anne, London
7 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.
~1000 ftNW
Nightlife
Hand and Shears, London
5 min walk • The Hand and Shears is a Grade II listed public house at 1 Middle Street, Smithfield, London. It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It was built in the early-mid 19th century.
~1250 ftS
Church
Paul's walk, London
7 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.
~1180 ftW
Church
St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London
6 min walk • Holy Sepulchre London formerly and in some official uses Saint Sepulchre-without-Newgate is the largest Anglican parish church in the City of London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Postman's Park?

Nearby attractions include St Anne and St Agnes, London (1 min walk), Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London (1 min walk), London Stone, London (2 min walk), Museum of London, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Postman's Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Postman's Park:

Bus

Little Britain • Lines: 56 (2 min walk)
King Edward Street • Lines: 25, 56, 8, N242, N25, N8 (3 min walk)

Metro

St. Paul's • Lines: Central (4 min walk)
Barbican • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (7 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (8 min walk)
Bank (11 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (12 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (15 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (13 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (28 min walk)