Birdcage Walk, London

Name: Birdcage Walk
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7973 1248

#1595 among attractions in London

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Birdcage Walk is a street in the City of Westminster in London. It runs east–west as a continuation of Great George Street, from the crossroads with Horse Guards Road and Storey's Gate, with the Treasury building and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on the northeast corner, to a junction with Buckingham Gate, at the southeast corner of Buckingham Palace. St. James's Park lies to the north, whilst to the south are the backs of buildings on Old Queen Street, Queen Anne's Gate and Petty France, and, at the western end, the Wellington Barracks of the Brigade of Guards. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'3"N, 0°8'6"W

Address

City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7973 1248

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Birdcage Walk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buckingham Palace, Churchill War Rooms, St. James's Park, Clarence House.

~1710 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Edwardian architecture, Palace
Buckingham Palace, London
9 min walk • Buckingham Palace, the London residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch, is an iconic symbol of the United Kingdom's rich history and heritage. The grand edifice stands at the heart of the city, serving as the site for state occasions and royal...
~1370 ftE
Churchill's WWII underground offices
Churchill War Rooms, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Churchill War Rooms offer a unique glimpse into the secret history of Britain's wartime government. This underground complex, located beneath the streets of Westminster, served as the secret command center from which Prime Minister...
~780 ftN
Royal park hosting Trooping the Colour
St. James's Park, London
4 min walk • St. James's Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of London, United Kingdom, is the oldest of the capital's eight Royal Parks. Spanning 23 hectares, it provides a tranquil retreat from the urban bustle, with a stunning view of the London skyline and the iconic Buckingham...
~1380 ftNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Clarence House, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Clarence House stands as a testament to the city's royal heritage. This stately residence, situated on The Mall beside St. James's Palace, has been the home of several members of the British Royal Family since it was built in 1827 by...
~1500 ftNW
Palace, Historical place, Architecture
St James's Palace, London
8 min walk • St James's Palace is one of the oldest palaces in London, England, and a significant piece of the nation's historical tapestry. Situated in the City of Westminster, just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace has been a pivotal location for the...
~1750 ftW
Royal treasures in a 19th-century chapel
Queen's Gallery, London
9 min walk • The Queen's Gallery is a refined art gallery nestled in the heart of London, England, which serves as a public exhibition space for the Royal Collection. Located adjacent to Buckingham Palace, this gallery offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a world of...
~1160 ftE
Church, Edwardian architecture, Event space
Methodist Central Hall, London
6 min walk • The Methodist Central Hall is a multi-purpose venue in the City of Westminster, London, serving primarily as a Methodist church and a conference centre. The building, which is a tourist attraction, also houses an art gallery, a restaurant, and an office building.
~1410 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, George Gilbert Scott, Monuments and statues
Westminster Scholars War Memorial, London
7 min walk • The Westminster Scholars War Memorial, also known as the Crimea and Indian Mutiny Memorial, is an 1861 memorial in London. It commemorates 19 former pupils of Westminster School who died in two wars: ten in the Crimean War of 1854-56, and nine in the Indian Mutiny of 1857-58.
~600 ftSE
Art Deco architecture
55 Broadway, London
3 min walk • 55 Broadway is a Grade I listed building close to St James's Park in London. Upon completion, it was the tallest office block in the city. In 1931 the building earned architect Charles Holden the RIBA London Architecture Medal. In 2020, it was announced that it will be converted to a luxury hotel.
~1610 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues, Memorial site
King George VI, London
8 min walk • The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Memorial, situated between The Mall and Carlton Gardens in central London, is a memorial to King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth.
~1370 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Bali Bombings Memorial, London
7 min walk • The Bali Bombings Memorial is a permanent memorial in central London to victims of the 2002 bombings in Bali, Indonesia. It was designed by Gary Breeze and the carving was undertaken by Martin Cook and Gary Breeze.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Birdcage Walk?

Nearby attractions include Guards Chapel, London (1 min walk), Flanders Fields Memorial Garden, London (2 min walk), The Guards Museum, London (2 min walk), London/Westminster, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Birdcage Walk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Birdcage Walk:

Bus

Buckingham Palace Road / Bressenden Place • Lines: 38, N38 (12 min walk)
Victoria Station • Lines: 13, 16, 170, 185, 2, 36, 44, A6, C10, N136, N16, N2, N44 (14 min walk)

Metro

Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (12 min walk)
Victoria • Lines: Circle, District, Victoria (12 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (14 min walk)
London Eye - Waterloo Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (17 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (16 min walk)
Charing Cross (18 min walk)