Syon Abbey, London

#565 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Syon Abbey, also called simply Syon, was a dual monastery of men and women of the Bridgettine Order, although having abbesses during its exitance. It was founded in 1415 and stood, until its demolition in the 16th century, on the left bank of the River Thames within the parish of Isleworth, in the county of Middlesex, on or near the site of the present Georgian mansion of Syon House. It was named after the Biblical Holy “City of David which is Zion”, built on the eponymous Mount Zion. ()

Coordinates: 51°28'36"N, 0°18'43"W

Address

Hounslow (Syon)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Syon Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kew Gardens, Kew Palace, Great Pagoda, Queen Charlotte's Cottage.

0.6 miE
Plants from the Arctic to the Tropics
Kew Gardens, London
17 min walk • Nestled in the leafy suburb of Richmond upon Thames, Kew Gardens is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site and serves as a verdant sanctuary for plant lovers and those seeking a tranquil retreat from the bustling city.
0.9 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Georgian architecture
Kew Palace, London
23 min walk • Kew Palace, nestled within the verdant expanse of the Royal Botanic Gardens in London, stands as a modest yet historically rich royal residence. This distinctive red-brick palace, dating back to the 17th century, served as a family retreat for King George III and his...
0.8 miSE
Pagoda
Great Pagoda, London
21 min walk • The Great Pagoda, standing majestically within the verdant expanse of Kew Gardens in Richmond, London, is a remarkable example of 18th-century British fascination with Chinese design. This octagonal ten-story structure, soaring to a height of 163 feet (nearly 50...
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum
Queen Charlotte's Cottage, London
10 min walk • Nestled within the verdant embrace of Kew Gardens in Richmond, London, Queen Charlotte's Cottage stands as a charming historical landmark, exemplifying the rustic beauty of an 18th-century country retreat. This quaint cottage, originally built as a royal retreat for...
0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Griffin Park, London
23 min walk • Griffin Park was a football ground in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow, England. It was the home ground of Brentford F.C. from its opening in September 1904 to August 2020.
~140 ftW
Park, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Syon House, London
1 min walk • Syon House is the west London residence of the Duke of Northumberland. A Grade I listed building, it lies within the 200-acre Syon Park, in the London Borough of Hounslow.
1.1 miN
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Boston Manor, London
28 min walk • Boston Manor is an English Jacobean manor house built in 1622 with internal alterations, intensively restored in later centuries and Boston Manor Park is the adjoining publicly owned green space including a lake.
1.1 miS
Bridge
Twickenham Bridge, London
29 min walk • Twickenham Bridge crosses the River Thames in southwest London, England. Built in 1933 as part of the newly constructed "Chertsey Arterial Road", the bridge connects the Old Deer Park district of Richmond on the south bank of the river to St.
~500 ftW
Park
Syon Park, London
3 min walk • Syon Park is the 56.6 hectare garden of Syon House, the London home of the Duke of Northumberland in Isleworth in the London Borough of Hounslow.
1.1 miS
Church
Duke Street Church, London
28 min walk • Duke Street Church is a conservative evangelical church in Duke Street, Richmond, south west London. It is a member of the South East Gospel Partnership. The church was founded in 1870 by Frederick Brotherton Meyer, and met initially in a tin tabernacle in Park Lane, Richmond.
1.1 miS
Park, Playground
Richmond Green, London
28 min walk • Richmond Green is a recreation area near the centre of Richmond, a town of about 20,000 inhabitants situated in south-west London. Owned by the Crown Estate, it is leased to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Syon Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Syon House, London (1 min walk), Syon Park, London (3 min walk), Queen Charlotte's Cottage, London (10 min walk), Isleworth Cemetery, London (14 min walk).

How to get to Syon Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Syon Abbey:

Bus

Natural Area • Lines: Kew Explorer (9 min walk)
Beech Avenue • Lines: 235, 237, 267, E8, N9 (9 min walk)

Train

Syon Lane (17 min walk)
Brentford (20 min walk)

Metro

Richmond • Lines: District (27 min walk)
Kew Gardens • Lines: District (30 min walk)