United Kingdom House, London

Name: United Kingdom House
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1885 among attractions in London

Shopping, Department store

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Facts and practical information

United Kingdom House at 164–182 Oxford Street in the City of Westminster, London, is a grade II listed former Waring and Gillow's department store designed in 1905–1906 by Frank Atkinson with advice from Richard Norman Shaw. It is now used as retail and offices premises. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'57"N, 0°8'20"W

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City of Westminster (West End)London United Kingdom

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United Kingdom House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, The Bag O'Nails, Milk & Honey.

~730 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Oxford Street, London
4 min walk • Oxford Street in London, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling epicenter of contemporary retail, a shopping district that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Stretching approximately 1.9 kilometers through the heart of the city, this vibrant thoroughfare boasts...
~1030 ftS
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Carnaby Street, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Carnaby Street stands as an iconic shopping district renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and rich history. This pedestrianized stretch became the epicenter of the Swinging Sixties, synonymous with the fashion and cultural...
~1230 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
The Bag O'Nails, London
6 min walk • The Bag O'Nails was a live music club and meeting place for musicians in the 1960s and situated at 9 Kingly Street, Soho, London, England. Bands and other musicians who played and socialised there included Georgie Fame, Jimi Hendrix, Bobby Tench, The Gass and Eric Burdon.
~940 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Milk & Honey, London
5 min walk • Milk & Honey was a cocktail bar originally founded in New York City on 31 December 1999, with another location in Soho, London, founded by Sasha Petraske. The New York location was first located on the Lower East Side and later moved to the Flatiron District.
~1300 ftW
Monuments and statues
Winged Figure, London
7 min walk • Winged Figure is a 1963 sculpture by British artist Barbara Hepworth. One of Hepworth's best known works, it has been displayed in London since April 1963, on Holles Street near the junction with Oxford Street, mounted on the south-east side of the John Lewis department store.
~980 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
Regent Street Cinema, London
5 min walk • The Regent Street Cinema is an independent British Cinema located on Regent Street, London. Opened in 1848 and regarded as "the birthplace of British cinema", the cinema featured the first motion picture shown in the United Kingdom.
~560 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Fitzrovia Chapel, London
3 min walk • The Fitzrovia Chapel is situated in Pearson Square, in the centre of the Fitzroy Place development, bordered by Mortimer Street, Cleveland Street, Nassau Street and Riding House Street in Fitzrovia, Westminster.
~1270 ftNW
Church, Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
All Souls Church, London
7 min walk • All Souls Church is a conservative evangelical Anglican church in central London, situated in Langham Place in Marylebone, at the north end of Regent Street. It was designed in Regency style by John Nash and consecrated in 1824. As it is directly opposite Broadcasting House, the BBC often broadcasts from the church.
~1170 ftNE
Nightlife
Newman Arms, London
6 min walk • The Newman Arms is a public house and restaurant at 23 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1. The pub dates back to 1730, and was once a brothel. The Newman Arms appears in George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four where it was the model for the "Proles" pub.
~1040 ftW
Church
Regent Hall, London
6 min walk • The Regent Hall is a Salvation Army centre on London's Oxford Street. It is one of the oldest centres in London having been founded by the founder of the army, William Booth in 1882. The church is known as the "Rink", because it was formerly a skating rink.
~1210 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery
Riflemaker, London
6 min walk • Riflemaker is a contemporary art business and exhibition space in London specialising in exhibiting and representing emerging artists. The building is a historic gunmaker's workshop off Regent Street. Built in 1712, it is one of the oldest public buildings in the West End of London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to United Kingdom House?

Nearby attractions include Welsh Church of Central London, London (2 min walk), The Photographers' Gallery, London (2 min walk), All Saints, London (3 min walk), Great Marlborough Street, London (3 min walk).

How to get to United Kingdom House by public transport?

The nearest stations to United Kingdom House:

Bus

Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station • Lines: 55, N55 (1 min walk)
Wardour Street • Lines: 55, N55 (4 min walk)

Metro

Oxford Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Central, Victoria (3 min walk)
Tottenham Court Road • Lines: Central, Northern (9 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (23 min walk)
London Euston (24 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (25 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (28 min walk)