Praed Street, London

Name: Praed Street
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1711 among attractions in London

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Praed Street is a street in Paddington, west London, in the City of Westminster, most notable for being the location of London Paddington station. It runs south-westerly, straight from Edgware Road to Craven Road, Spring Street and Eastbourne Terrace. ()

Coordinates: 51°31'1"N, 0°10'23"W

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City of Westminster (Hyde Park)London United Kingdom

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Praed Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marble Arch, Speakers' Corner, The Long Water, Peter Pan statue.

0.7 miSE
19th-century triumphal arch by John Nash
Marble Arch, London
17 min walk • Marble Arch is an iconic landmark situated at the junction of Oxford Street, Park Lane, and Edgware Road in the bustling city of London, United Kingdom. This 19th-century white marble-faced triumphal arch was designed by John Nash in 1827 to be the state entrance...
0.7 miSE
Park
Speakers' Corner, London
17 min walk • Speakers' Corner is a unique tourist attraction nestled in the northeastern corner of London's Hyde Park. Renowned as the bastion of free speech and open-air public speaking, this historic site is where anyone can turn up unannounced to discuss, debate, and provide...
0.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
The Long Water, London
17 min walk • The Long Water, a serene and elongated lake located in the heart of London, offers visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Nestled within the expanse of Kensington Gardens, one of the capital's eight Royal Parks, The Long Water is a...
0.6 miS
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Peter Pan statue, London
16 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscapes of Kensington Gardens in London, the Peter Pan statue is a whimsical tribute to the beloved character created by J.M. Barrie. This charming bronze sculpture, crafted by Sir George Frampton, has stood since 1912, captivating visitors...
~1900 ftS
Cemetery
Hyde Park pet cemetery, London
10 min walk • The Hyde Park pet cemetery is a disused burial ground for animals in Hyde Park, London. It was established in 1880 or 1881 in the garden of Victoria Lodge, home of one of the park keepers.
0.5 miE
Synagogue
West London Synagogue, London
13 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.
0.6 miNW
Theater
Canal Cafe Theatre, London
15 min walk • The Canal Cafe Theatre is a 60-seat fringe theatre venue in Little Venice, London, specialising in comedy performances.
~640 ftNW
Bridge
The Rolling Bridge, London
4 min walk • The Rolling Bridge is a type of curling moveable bridge completed in 2004 as part of the Grand Union Canal office and retail development project at Paddington Basin, London.
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Edward Jenner, London
12 min walk • A statue of Edward Jenner, the physician, scientist and pioneer of the world's first vaccine, is located in Kensington Gardens in London. A work of the sculptor William Calder Marshall, the bronze was originally unveiled by Albert, Prince Consort in Trafalgar Square on 17 May 1858, before being moved to its present location in 1862.
~1240 ftN
Church, Neoclassical architecture
St Mary on Paddington Green Church, London
6 min walk • St Mary on Paddington Green is an Anglican church in the Parish of Little Venice, London, and forms part of Paddington Green conservation area. Today it stands at the junction of Edgware Road and Harrow Road, overlooking the East end of Westway and the approaches to Marylebone Flyover, so seen by tens of thousands of motorists daily.
~690 ftNE
Bridge
Merchant Square Footbridge, London
4 min walk • The Merchant Square Footbridge is a moveable pedestrian bridge spanning a canal in Paddington, London. It is architecturally and mechanically unique, being composed of five side-by side sections of varying lengths, with offset pivots to accommodate the varying lengths. When opened, the segments are brought to varying angles of elevation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Praed Street?

Nearby attractions include Paddington, London (1 min walk), Paddington Basin, London (3 min walk), The Rolling Bridge, London (4 min walk), Merchant Square Footbridge, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Praed Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Praed Street:

Metro

Paddington • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District (7 min walk)
Edgware Road • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City (8 min walk)

Train

London Paddington (5 min walk)
London Marylebone (17 min walk)

Bus

Hermitage Street • Lines: 18, 332, N18 (6 min walk)
Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace • Lines: 205, 23, 27, 332, 36, 7, N205, N27, N7 (7 min walk)