Smith Square, London

Name: Smith Square
Address: London, United Kingdom

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Smith Square is a square in Westminster, London, 250 metres south-southwest of the Palace of Westminster. Most of its garden interior is filled by St John's, Smith Square, a Baroque surplus church, which has inside converted to a concert hall. Most adjoining buildings are offices, with the focus on organisations lobbying or serving the government. In the mid-20th century, the square hosted the headquarters of the two largest parties of British politics, and it is now hosts much of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Local Government Association. It has a pedestrian or mixed approach to the four sides and another approach to the north. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'45"N, 0°7'39"W

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

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Smith Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, St Margaret's, Victoria Tower Gardens.

~1440 ftNE
Iconic home of UK parliament
Palace of Westminster, London
7 min walk • The Palace of Westminster, with its iconic clock tower known as Big Ben, stands as a monumental piece of Gothic Revival architecture on the banks of the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. This palatial complex is not only a tourist attraction but also the meeting...
~1310 ftN
Gothic church and site for coronations
Westminster Abbey, London
7 min walk • Westminster Abbey is an iconic feature of London's historic and cultural landscape, a church that has stood for over a millennium as a place of worship and a stage for the nation's most significant ceremonies. Located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster, this...
~1460 ftN
, Church
St Margaret's, London
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Westminster, St Margaret's Church is an often-overlooked gem amid the more famous landmarks of London, England. This Anglican parish church, situated on the grounds of Westminster Abbey, serves as a spiritual haven for members of the House of...
~680 ftNE
Park, Garden
Victoria Tower Gardens, London
4 min walk • Nestled on the north bank of the River Thames, Victoria Tower Gardens offers a serene respite from the bustling city of London. This verdant park, adjacent to the Houses of Parliament and the iconic Victoria Tower, provides an idyllic setting for both tourists...
~980 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Jewel Tower, London
5 min walk • The Jewel Tower is a 14th-century surviving element of the Palace of Westminster, in London, England. It was built between 1365 and 1366, under the direction of William of Sleaford and Henry de Yevele, to house the personal treasure of King Edward III.
~1620 ftNE
Palace, Bars and clubs
Strangers' Bar, London
8 min walk • The Strangers' Bar is one of several bars in the Palace of Westminster, the home of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is open to Members of Parliament and officers of Parliament, their guests, and members of parliamentary staff.
~1630 ftN
Church, Edwardian architecture, Event space
Methodist Central Hall, London
8 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.
~1280 ftN
Monuments and statues
Richard Coeur de Lion Statue, London
7 min walk • Richard Coeur de Lion is a Grade II listed equestrian statue of the 12th-century English monarch Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, who reigned from 1189 to 1199.
~1390 ftN
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.
~1190 ftSE
Bridge, Reginald Blomfield
Lambeth Bridge, London
6 min walk • Lambeth Bridge is a road traffic and footbridge crossing the River Thames in an east–west direction in central London. The river flows north at the crossing point.
~1290 ftN
Church
Henry VII Chapel, London
7 min walk • The Henry VII Lady Chapel, now more often known just as the Henry VII Chapel, is a large Lady chapel at the far eastern end of Westminster Abbey, paid for by the will of King Henry VII. It is separated from the rest of the abbey by brass gates and a flight of stairs.

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Which popular attractions are close to Smith Square?

Nearby attractions include UK Holocaust Memorial, London (3 min walk), Buxton Memorial Fountain, London (4 min walk), Victoria Tower Gardens, London (4 min walk), Thames House, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Smith Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smith Square:

Ferry

Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (8 min walk)
Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (12 min walk)

Metro

Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (11 min walk)
Pimlico • Lines: Victoria (15 min walk)

Bus

Victoria Bus Station • Lines: 38, N38 (18 min walk)
Victoria Station • Lines: 13, 16, 170, 185, 2, 36, 44, A6, C10, N136, N16, N2, N44 (19 min walk)

Train

Vauxhall (19 min walk)
London Victoria (19 min walk)