Walcot Square, London

Name: Walcot Square
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1044 among attractions in London

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Walcot Square is an 18th century garden triangle in Central London. The "square" is in the London Borough of Lambeth and has a very rare triangular shape. Since 1968 in planning policy it is a Conservation Area. Three rows of houses front its communal green, granted Grade II listed status under the statutory protective and recognition scheme in 1981. ()

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°29'39"N, 0°6'33"W

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Lambeth (Prince's)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Ministry of Sound, Imperial War Museum, Garden Museum, National Covid Memorial Wall.

0.5 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Ministry of Sound, London
13 min walk • The Ministry of Sound is an iconic nightclub that has become a cultural institution in the heart of London, United Kingdom. This legendary venue, established in 1991, was conceived as a sanctuary for house music lovers and has since evolved into a global brand...
~730 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Military museum
Imperial War Museum, London
4 min walk • The Imperial War Museum in London stands as a poignant reminder of the conflicts that have shaped the modern world. Founded in 1917 and opened to the public in 1920, the museum's original intent was to record the civil and military war effort and sacrifice of Britain...
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Garden Museum, London
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Garden Museum offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city streets and a unique journey through the history and culture of gardening. Housed in the deconsecrated church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, this charming museum is adjacent...
0.6 miNW
Memorial
National Covid Memorial Wall, London
15 min walk • The National Covid Memorial Wall in London is a public mural painted by volunteers to commemorate victims of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.
0.5 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Lambeth Palace, London
13 min walk • Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is situated in north Lambeth, London, on the south bank of the River Thames, 400 yards south-east of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the Houses of Parliament, on the opposite bank.
0.4 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Coronet, London
12 min walk • The Coronet Theatre was a large live music and night-club venue with a 2,600 capacity located at 28 New Kent Road in Elephant and Castle, London, England. The historic venue operated as an entertainment venue from 1879 until 2018 and to up to its closure managed to retain all of its art deco features.
~730 ftN
Park, Garden
Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, London
4 min walk • Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park is a public park in Kennington, South London. Maintained by the London Borough of Southwark, it is bounded by Lambeth Road, Kennington Road, St George's Road and Brook Drive. It covers an area of 5.9 hectares.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
The Old Vic, London
14 min walk • The Old Vic is a 1,000-seat, not-for-profit producing theatre in Waterloo, London, England. Established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, and renamed in 1833 the Royal Victoria Theatre. In 1871 it was rebuilt and reopened as the Royal Victoria Palace.
~1130 ftSE
Museum, Cinema, Art museum
The Cinema Museum, London
6 min walk • The Cinema Museum is a museum in Kennington, London, and a charitable organisation. Its collection was founded in 1986 by Ronald Grant and Martin Humphries, from their own private collection of cinema history and memorabilia.
0.5 miN
Shopping, Street, Market
Lower Marsh, London
13 min walk • Lower Marsh is a street in the Waterloo neighbourhood of London, England. It is adjacent to Waterloo railway station in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is the location of Lower Marsh Market.
~1780 ftE
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Metropolitan Tabernacle, London
9 min walk • The Metropolitan Tabernacle is a large independent Reformed Baptist church in the Elephant and Castle in London. It was the largest non-conformist church of its day in 1861. The Tabernacle Fellowship have been worshipping together since 1650.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Walcot Square?

Nearby attractions include Imperial War Museum, London (4 min walk), Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, London (4 min walk), The Cinema Museum, London (6 min walk), Lambeth Walk, London (6 min walk).

How to get to Walcot Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Walcot Square:

Metro

Lambeth North • Lines: Bakerloo (10 min walk)
Elephant & Castle • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (10 min walk)

Train

Elephant & Castle (12 min walk)
London Waterloo (16 min walk)

Bus

Hampton Street • Lines: 136, 343, 35, 40, 45, N343, P5 (13 min walk)
Heygate Street • Lines: 12, 148, 171, 176, 468, 68, N171, N68, N89 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (18 min walk)
Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (21 min walk)