London Planetarium, London

Name: London Planetarium
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1765 among attractions in London

Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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The building known as the London Planetarium is in Marylebone Road, London. It is adjacent to Madame Tussauds and is owned by the same company. It used to house a planetarium, offering shows relating to space and astronomy. It closed in 2006 as a separate attraction and is now part of Madame Tussauds. From 2010 forward, the building that once housed the London Planetarium houses the Marvel Super Heroes 4D attraction. The only planetarium in London is now the Peter Harrison Planetarium in Greenwich, south east London, which opened in 2007. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°31'22"N, 0°9'20"W

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Camden (Regent's Park)London United Kingdom

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London Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madame Tussauds, Regent's Park, Wallace Collection, Marylebone High Street.

~180 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Madame Tussauds, London
1 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...
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Cafe and sport centre with changing rooms
Regent's Park, London
10 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...
0.4 miS
Artworks and armour in grand townhouse
Wallace Collection, London
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's Marylebone, the Wallace Collection is a national museum that houses an exquisite collection of fine and decorative arts from the 15th to 19th centuries. This treasure trove of artistic mastery is displayed in Hertford House, a historic...
~1430 ftSE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Marylebone High Street, London
7 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...
~760 ftNW
Home to Sherlock Holmes displays
Sherlock Holmes Museum, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Sherlock Holmes Museum is a delightful destination for fans of the legendary detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Located at 221B Baker Street, the very address that Holmes fictionally resided at, this museum offers an...
~650 ftW
Street
221B Baker Street, London
4 min walk • 221B Baker Street is the London address of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, created by author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the United Kingdom, postal addresses with a number followed by a letter may indicate a separate address within a larger, often residential building.
~260 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Statue of Sherlock Holmes, London
2 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.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Royal College of Physicians, London
13 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.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London
11 min walk • Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is an open-air theatre in Regent's Park in central London.
0.4 miE
Square
Park Square Gardens, London
10 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.
0.6 miSW
Synagogue
West London Synagogue, London
15 min walk • The West London Synagogue of British Jews, abbreviated WLS, is a synagogue and congregation, affiliated to Reform Judaism, near Marble Arch in central London. It was established on 15 April 1840. The current synagogue building in Upper Berkeley Street, dedicated in 1870, is Grade II listed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to London Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Madame Tussauds, London (1 min walk), Statue of Sherlock Holmes, London (2 min walk), 221B Baker Street, London (4 min walk), Paddington Street Gardens, London (4 min walk).

How to get to London Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to London Planetarium:

Metro

Baker Street • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan (3 min walk)
Marylebone • Lines: Bakerloo (9 min walk)

Bus

Baker Street Station • Lines: 30, A6 (3 min walk)
Dorset Square / Marylebone Station • Lines: A6 (6 min walk)

Train

London Marylebone (9 min walk)
London Euston (26 min walk)