Markham Square, London

Name: Markham Square
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1314 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Markham Square is a garden square in Chelsea, London. It was laid out in 1836. The square is accessed from the King's Road. ()

Elevation: 33 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°29'23"N, 0°9'52"W

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Kensington and Chelsea (Hans Town)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Saatchi Gallery, King's Road, National Army Museum, Peter Jones.

~1360 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Saatchi Gallery, London
7 min walk • The Saatchi Gallery, located in the heart of London, stands as a contemporary cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the works of emerging artists from around the world. Since its inception by Charles Saatchi in 1985, the gallery has played a pivotal role in...
~1300 ftSW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
King's Road, London
7 min walk • King's Road, a vibrant thoroughfare in the heart of Chelsea, London, stands as a beacon of British culture and history. This iconic London street, extending from Sloane Square in the east to Lots Road in the west, has been an influential fashion and shopping...
~1620 ftSE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
National Army Museum, London
8 min walk • The National Army Museum is the British Army's central museum. It is located in the Chelsea district of central London, adjacent to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the "Chelsea Pensioners". The museum is a non-departmental public body.
~1560 ftNE
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Peter Jones, London
8 min walk • Peter Jones & Partners is a large department store in central London. It is owned by John Lewis Partnership and located in Sloane Square, Chelsea.
~1810 ftSE
Museum, Christopher Wren, History museum
Royal Hospital, London
9 min walk • The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for some 300 veterans of the British Army. Founded as an almshouse, the ancient sense of the word "hospital", it is a 66-acre site located on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea.
~1990 ftS
Museum, Park, Garden
Chelsea Physic Garden, London
10 min walk • The Chelsea Physic Garden was established as the Apothecaries' Garden in London, England, in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to grow plants to be used as medicines.
~1190 ftSW
City hall
Chelsea Old Town Hall, London
6 min walk • Chelsea Town Hall is a municipal building in King's Road, Chelsea, London. The oldest part is a Grade II* listed building and the later part is Grade II listed.
~1280 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Playground
St Luke's Church, London
7 min walk • The Parish Church of St Luke, Chelsea, is an Anglican church, on Sydney Street, Chelsea, London SW3, just off the King's Road. Ecclesiastically it is in the Deanery of Chelsea, part of the Diocese of London.
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Royal Court Theatre, London
11 min walk • The Royal Court Theatre, at different times known as the Court Theatre, the New Chelsea Theatre, and the Belgravia Theatre, is a non-commercial West End theatre in Sloane Square, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England.
~550 ftSW
Nightlife
Chelsea Potter, London
3 min walk • The Chelsea Potter is a pub at 119 King's Road, Chelsea, London. It was built in 1842, and originally called the Commercial Tavern but was renamed in 1958 in honour of the Chelsea Arts Pottery founded by William De Morgan in 1872.
~1820 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charles II, London
9 min walk • The statue of Charles II stands in the Figure, or Middle, Court of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London. The sculptor was Grinling Gibbons, and the statue was executed around 1680–1682. The king founded the Royal Hospital in 1682 as a home for retired army veterans. The statue is a Grade I listed structure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Markham Square?

Nearby attractions include Royal Avenue, London (3 min walk), Chelsea Old Town Hall, London (6 min walk), St Luke's Church, London (7 min walk), King's Road, London (7 min walk).

How to get to Markham Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Markham Square:

Bus

Markham Street • Lines: 11, 19, 211, 22, 319, N11, N19, N22 (2 min walk)
Walpole Street • Lines: 11, 19, 211, 22, 319, N11, N19, N22 (3 min walk)

Metro

Sloane Square (11 min walk)
South Kensington • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (13 min walk)

Ferry

Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (13 min walk)
Battersea Power Station Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb2, Rb6 (23 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (24 min walk)
Battersea Park (29 min walk)