Dorset Square, London

Name: Dorset Square
Address: London, United Kingdom

#964 among attractions in London

Square

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

Dorset Square is a garden square in Marylebone, London. All buildings fronting it are terraced houses and listed, in the mainstream category. It takes up the site of Lord's Old Cricket Ground, which lasted 23 years until the 1811 season. Internally it spans 100,000 square feet. ()

Coordinates: 51°31'21"N, 0°9'41"W

Address

City of Westminster (Marylebone)London United Kingdom

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

London

Day trips

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

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

~1510 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Madame Tussauds, London
8 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...
0.5 miNE
Cafe and sport centre with changing rooms
Regent's Park, London
13 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...
0.5 miSE
Artworks and armour in grand townhouse
Wallace Collection, London
13 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...
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Marylebone High Street, London
12 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...
~800 ftNE
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...
~780 ftNE
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.
~1090 ftE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Statue of Sherlock Holmes, London
6 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
Theater, Concerts and shows
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London
13 min walk • Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is an open-air theatre in Regent's Park in central London.
0.5 miS
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.
0.4 miE
Church, Neoclassical architecture
St. Marylebone Parish Church, London
10 min walk • St Marylebone Parish Church is an Anglican church on the Marylebone Road in London. It was built to the designs of Thomas Hardwick in 1813–17. The present site is the third used by the parish for its church. The first was further south, near Oxford Street. The church there was demolished in 1400 and a new one erected further north.
0.6 miW
Church, Neoclassical architecture
St Mary on Paddington Green Church, London
15 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dorset Square?

Nearby attractions include St Cyprian's, London (4 min walk), 221B Baker Street, London (4 min walk), Sherlock Holmes Museum, London (4 min walk), Statue of Sherlock Holmes, London (6 min walk).

How to get to Dorset Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dorset Square:

Bus

Dorset Square / Marylebone Station • Lines: A6 (2 min walk)
Baker Street Station • Lines: 30, A6 (4 min walk)

Metro

Marylebone • Lines: Bakerloo (3 min walk)
Baker Street • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan (5 min walk)

Train

London Marylebone (4 min walk)
London Paddington (21 min walk)