Beech Street, London

Name: Beech Street
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1806 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Beech Street is a street in the City of London. It was formerly known as Beech Lane and was named after Nicholas de la Beche, a lieutenant of the Tower of London in the reign of Edward III in the 14th century. ()

Coordinates: 51°31'14"N, 0°5'44"W

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City of London (Cripplegate)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Fabric, Museum of London, Barbican Centre, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice.

~1590 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing
Fabric, London
8 min walk • fabric is a nightclub in Farringdon, London, England. Founded in 1999 on Charterhouse Street opposite Smithfield Market, the club was voted World Number 1 Club in DJ Magazine's "Top 100 Clubs Poll" in 2007 and 2008 and ranked World Number 2 in 2009, 2010 and 2017.
~1010 ftS
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Museum of London offers a captivating journey through the city's tumultuous history, from its ancient roots to the bustling metropolis it is today. This esteemed institution is a treasure trove for anyone interested in London's past...
~810 ftE
Multi-arts cultural and exhibition centre
Barbican Centre, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Barbican Centre stands as a celebrated hub for the performing arts. Opened in 1982, this brutalist structure is one of the most prominent arts venues in England, offering a diverse range of theater, dance, film, and music events.
~1410 ftS
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
7 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~1040 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Reportedly haunted
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
6 min walk • The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to Great St Bart's, is a mediaeval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London.
~1660 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Bars and clubs
Artillery Ground, London
9 min walk • The Artillery Ground in Finsbury is an open space originally set aside for archery and later known also as a cricket venue. Today it is used for military exercises, rugby and football matches. It belongs to the Honourable Artillery Company, whose headquarters, Armoury House, overlook the grounds.
~800 ftE
Nightlife
The Jugged Hare, London
4 min walk • The Jugged Hare is a public house and restaurant at 49 Chiswell Street, between Barbican and Moorgate underground stations in the City of London.
~1190 ftS
City wall, Postmodern architecture
125 London Wall, London
6 min walk • 125 London Wall, also known as Alban Gate, is a postmodernist building on London Wall in the City of London. Along with Embankment Place and Vauxhall Cross, it has been described as one of the three projects that established designer Sir Terry Farrell's reputation in the late 1980s-to-early 1990s period.
~1730 ftNE
Cemetery, Park
Bunhill Fields, London
9 min walk • Bunhill Fields is a former burial ground in central London, in the London Borough of Islington, just north of the City of London.
~830 ftSW
Nightlife
Hand and Shears, London
4 min walk • The Hand and Shears is a Grade II listed public house at 1 Middle Street, Smithfield, London. It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It was built in the early-mid 19th century.
~1060 ftS
Memorial
London Stone, London
6 min walk • London Stone is a historic landmark housed at 111 Cannon Street in the City of London. It is an irregular block of oolitic limestone measuring 53 × 43 × 30 cm, the remnant of a once much larger object that had stood for many centuries on the south side of the street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beech Street?

Nearby attractions include Fann Street, London (2 min walk), Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel, London (3 min walk), Barbican Conservatory, London (3 min walk), Barbican Estate, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Beech Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beech Street:

Bus

Beech Street • Lines: 153 (2 min walk)
Barbican Station • Lines: 56 (2 min walk)

Metro

Barbican • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (4 min walk)
Moorgate • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (9 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (13 min walk)
Bank (15 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (18 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (30 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (19 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (21 min walk)