Craven Hill Gardens, London

Name: Craven Hill Gardens
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1409 among attractions in London

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Craven Hill Gardens is a classical, Victorian, residential garden estate which has two small garden squares, the green subset of squares in London. It is in Bayswater, in its Lancaster Gate neighbourhood, south-west of contemporary Paddington of which those districts were once part. It is made up of four rows of residential buildings lining its three streets, and eastern returns, between 160 and 250 metres north of Hyde Park. The western return of this street configuration is partly Leinster Gardens and partly named Leinster Terrace. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'46"N, 0°10'56"W

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City of Westminster (Lancaster Gate)London United Kingdom

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Craven Hill Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kensington Gardens, The Long Water, Peter Pan statue, Whiteleys.

0.4 miS
Green expanse west of Hyde Park
Kensington Gardens, London
12 min walk • Kensington Gardens, a verdant oasis in the heart of London, England, offers a serene retreat from the bustling city. Originally part of Hyde Park, these gardens were carved out by King William III in the late 17th century and cover 265 acres of meticulously maintained...
0.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
The Long Water, London
13 min walk • The Long Water, a serene and elongated lake located in the heart of London, offers visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Nestled within the expanse of Kensington Gardens, one of the capital's eight Royal Parks, The Long Water is a...
0.4 miSE
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Peter Pan statue, London
11 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscapes of Kensington Gardens in London, the Peter Pan statue is a whimsical tribute to the beloved character created by J.M. Barrie. This charming bronze sculpture, crafted by Sir George Frampton, has stood since 1912, captivating visitors...
~1560 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Whiteleys, London
8 min walk • Whiteleys was a shopping centre in Bayswater, London. It was built in the retail space of the former William Whiteley Limited department store, which opened in 1911 as one of London's first department store, and was one of the main department stores, alongside Selfridge's, Liberty's and Harrods.
0.4 miE
Cemetery
Hyde Park pet cemetery, London
11 min walk • The Hyde Park pet cemetery is a disused burial ground for animals in Hyde Park, London. It was established in 1880 or 1881 in the garden of Victoria Lodge, home of one of the park keepers.
0.5 miS
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Physical Energy Sculpture, London
12 min walk • Physical Energy is a bronze equestrian statue by English artist George Frederic Watts. Watts was principally a painter, but also worked on sculptures from the 1870s. Physical Energy was first cast in 1902, two years before his death, and was intended to be Watts's memorial to "unknown worth".
0.5 miNE
Bridge
The Rolling Bridge, London
13 min walk • The Rolling Bridge is a type of curling moveable bridge completed in 2004 as part of the Grand Union Canal office and retail development project at Paddington Basin, London.
~1800 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Edward Jenner, London
9 min walk • A statue of Edward Jenner, the physician, scientist and pioneer of the world's first vaccine, is located in Kensington Gardens in London. A work of the sculptor William Calder Marshall, the bronze was originally unveiled by Albert, Prince Consort in Trafalgar Square on 17 May 1858, before being moved to its present location in 1862.
~1910 ftW
Synagogue, Eclectic architecture, Moorish revival architecture
New West End Synagogue, London
10 min walk • The New West End Synagogue, located in St. Petersburgh Place, Bayswater, London, is one of the oldest synagogues in the United Kingdom still in use.
0.4 miSW
Park
Elfin Oak, London
10 min walk • The Elfin Oak is the stump of a 900-year-old oak tree located in Kensington Gardens, London, carved and painted to look as though elves, gnomes, fairies and small animals are living in its bark.
~1710 ftNE
Memorial
Great Western Railway War Memorial, London
9 min walk • The Great Western Railway War Memorial is a First World War memorial by Charles Sargeant Jagger and Thomas S. Tait. It stands on platform 1 at London Paddington station, commemorating the 2,500 employees of the Great Western Railway who were killed in the conflict.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Craven Hill Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Leinster Gardens, London (2 min walk), Lancaster Gate Hotel, London (3 min walk), Lancaster Gate, London (4 min walk), Bishop's Bridge, London (8 min walk).

How to get to Craven Hill Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Craven Hill Gardens:

Bus

Leinster Terrace • Lines: 148, 94, N207 (4 min walk)
Lancaster Gate • Lines: 148, 94, N207 (5 min walk)

Metro

Bayswater • Lines: Circle, District (7 min walk)
Queensway • Lines: Central (7 min walk)

Train

London Paddington (10 min walk)
London Marylebone (29 min walk)