Swiss Cottage Library, London

Name: Swiss Cottage Library
Address: 88 Avenue Rd, NW3 3HA, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7974 6522

#1274 among attractions in London

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Swiss Cottage Library, is the central library in the public library service of the London Borough of Camden, housed in an architectural landmark building in Avenue Road designed by Sir Basil Spence. It has been Grade II Listed building since 1997. ()

Coordinates: 51°32'32"N, 0°10'24"W

Address

88 Avenue Rd, NW3 3HACamden (Swiss Cottage)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7974 6522

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Day trips

Swiss Cottage Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: ZSL London Zoo, Lord's, Primrose Hill, O2 Centre.

0.9 miSE
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
ZSL London Zoo, London
23 min walk • ZSL London Zoo, nestled in the heart of England's vibrant capital, is a historic and beloved institution that has been enchanting visitors with its diverse collection of animals since its opening in 1828. As the world's oldest scientific zoo, it was originally intended...
0.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Specialty museum
Lord's, London
23 min walk • Lord's Cricket Ground, commonly known as "the Home of Cricket," is an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of London, England. Established in 1814, Lord's is steeped in history and tradition, and it is a must-visit destination for cricket enthusiasts from around...
0.6 miE
Park, Neighbourhood, View point
Primrose Hill, London
15 min walk • Primrose Hill is an iconic green space in the bustling city of London, offering one of the most stunning panoramic views of the capital's skyline. Situated in the northern part of Regent's Park, this charming hill rises to a height of 63 meters above sea level, making...
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
O2 Centre, London
14 min walk • The O2 Centre is an indoor shopping and entertainment centre on Finchley Road, London, near Finchley Road tube station. It is located in between Hampstead, West Hampstead and Swiss Cottage. It also has a large car park. Now owned by Landsec, previously X Leisure, and opened in 1998.
~630 ftN
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Swiss Cottage Market, London
4 min walk • Swiss Cottage Market is an outdoor street market in Camden, North London. Licences to trade are issued by Camden London Borough Council.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Freud Museum, London
12 min walk • The Freud Museum in London is a museum dedicated to Sigmund Freud, located in the house where Freud lived with his family during the last year of his life.
0.8 miE
Park
Chalcot Square, London
20 min walk • Chalcot Square is a garden square in the Primrose Hill district of London, England. The square was laid out between 1849 and 1860 and was known as St George's Square until 1937. It is a residential square, well known for its brightly coloured Italianate terraced houses. Every house on the square is grade-II listed.
0.6 miSW
Synagogue
New London Synagogue, London
16 min walk • New London Synagogue is a Masorti synagogue and congregation in St John's Wood, London, in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1964 by followers of Rabbi Dr Louis Jacobs, following the "Jacobs Affair" in which Rabbi Jacobs was refused employment in the United Synagogue due to alleged heresy.
1 miN
Church
Hampstead Parish Church, London
25 min walk • St John-at-Hampstead is a Church of England parish church dedicated to St John the Evangelist in Church Row, Hampstead, London.
0.7 miS
Historical place, Music venue
Abbey Road Studios, London
19 min walk • Abbey Road Studios is a recording studio at 3 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, London, England. It was established in November 1931 by the Gramophone Company, a predecessor of British music company EMI, which owned it until Universal Music took control of part of EMI in 2013.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Ben Uri Gallery & Museum, London
16 min walk • The Ben Uri Gallery & Museum is a registered museum and charity currently sited at 108a Boundary Road, off Abbey Road in St John's Wood, London, England. It features the work and lives of émigré artists in London, and describes itself as "The Art Museum for Everyone".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Swiss Cottage Library?

Nearby attractions include Hampstead Theatre, London (3 min walk), Swiss Cottage Market, London (4 min walk), Statue of Sigmund Freud, London (8 min walk), Belsize Square Synagogue, London (11 min walk).

How to get to Swiss Cottage Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swiss Cottage Library:

Bus

Swiss Cottage Station / Avenue Road • Lines: 113, 13, 187, 268, 46, 603, N113 (2 min walk)
Swiss Cottage Station • Lines: 31, 46, 603, C11, N28, N31 (2 min walk)

Metro

Swiss Cottage • Lines: Jubilee (3 min walk)
Finchley Road • Lines: Jubilee, Metropolitan (12 min walk)

Train

South Hampstead (7 min walk)
Finchley Road & Frognal (18 min walk)