LSE Library, London

Name: LSE Library
Address: 10 Portugal Street, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7955 7229

#1795 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The British Library of Political and Economic Science, commonly referred to as "LSE Library", is the main library of the London School of Economics and Political Science. It is the largest library in the world devoted to the social sciences. The Library responds to around 6,500 visits from students and staff each day. In addition, it provides a specialist international research collection, serving over 12,000 registered external users each year. It is housed in the Lionel Robbins Building. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'49"N, 0°7'0"W

Address

10 Portugal StreetCity of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7955 7229

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Day trips

LSE Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Somerset House, Courtauld Institute of Art, Tavistock Street, St Clement Danes.

~1020 ftS
Seasonal events and an art collection
Somerset House, London
5 min walk • Somerset House is a grand neoclassical building nestled on the south side of the Strand in central London, England. This cultural and arts center, with its magnificent courtyard and stately rooms, stands as a testament to the city's rich heritage and vibrant...
~690 ftS
Museum
Courtauld Institute of Art, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Courtauld Institute of Art is a prestigious college specializing in the study of art history, conservation, and curating. It is renowned for its distinguished faculty and an exceptional collection of artworks housed in the Courtauld...
~930 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Tavistock Street, London
5 min walk • Tavistock Street is a street in the Covent Garden area of London which runs parallel to the Strand between Drury Lane and Southampton Street just south of the market piazza.
~660 ftE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Clement Danes, London
4 min walk • St Clement Danes is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London. It is situated outside the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand.
~740 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
The Courtauld Gallery, London
4 min walk • The Courtauld Gallery is an art museum in Somerset House, on the Strand in central London. It houses the art collection of the Courtauld Institute of Art, a self-governing college of the University of London specialising in the study of the history of art.
~890 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Shopping
Twinings, London
5 min walk • The Twinings Museum is a small museum adjacent to the Twinings shop at 216, Strand, in London, England.
~1080 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Freemasons' Hall, London
6 min walk • Freemasons' Hall in London is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England, as well as being a meeting place for many Masonic Lodges in the London area.
~1050 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lyceum Theatre, London
6 min walk • The Lyceum Theatre is a West End theatre located in the City of Westminster, on Wellington Street, just off the Strand in central London. It has a seating capacity of 2,100. The origins of the theatre date to 1765.
~520 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture, Georgian architecture
St Mary le Strand, London
3 min walk • St Mary le Strand is a Church of England church at the eastern end of the Strand in the City of Westminster, London. It lies within the Deanery of Westminster within the Diocese of London.
~800 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of George III, London
4 min walk • The statue of George III, Somerset House, formally titled George III and the River Thames, is a Grade I listed outdoor bronze sculptural group depicting King George III and Neptune or Father Thames, located in the quadrangle of Somerset House, London, England. The sculptor was John Bacon, and the statue was erected between 1778 and 1789.
~830 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture, Historical place
Royal Courts of Justice, London
5 min walk • The Royal Courts of Justice, commonly called the Law Courts, is a court building in Westminster which houses the High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales. The High Court also sits on circuit and in other major cities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to LSE Library?

Nearby attractions include London School of Economics, London (2 min walk), Peacock Theatre, London (2 min walk), Aldwych Theatre, London (3 min walk), Aldwych, London (3 min walk).

How to get to LSE Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to LSE Library:

Bus

Aldwych / Kingsway • Lines: 1, 168, 188, 59, 6, 68, 87, 9, 91, N1, N155, N171, N44, N68, N87, N9, N91 (2 min walk)
Aldwych / Australia House • Lines: 11, 15, 26, 341, 76, N11, N15, N199, N21, N26, N550, N551, N89 (2 min walk)

Metro

Temple • Lines: Circle, District (6 min walk)
Holborn • Lines: Central, Piccadilly (8 min walk)

Ferry

Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (12 min walk)
Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (13 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (14 min walk)
City Thameslink (15 min walk)