Victoria Embankment, London

Name: Victoria Embankment
Address: London, United Kingdom

#853 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Victoria Embankment is part of the Thames Embankment, a road and river-walk along the north bank of the River Thames in London. It runs from the Palace of Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge in the City of London, and acts as a major thoroughfare for road traffic between the City of Westminster and the City of London ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'26"N, 0°7'18"W

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City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

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Victoria Embankment – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Golden Jubilee Bridges, Victoria Embankment Gardens, Waterloo Bridge, Cleopatra's Needle.

~530 ftSE
Bridge
Golden Jubilee Bridges, London
3 min walk • Spanning the River Thames with modern elegance, the Golden Jubilee Bridges flank both sides of the Hungerford Bridge, providing a vital connection between the areas of Waterloo and the bustling entertainment district around Charing Cross in the heart of London, United...
~1020 ftNE
Park, Garden
Victoria Embankment Gardens, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Victoria Embankment Gardens offers a serene respite from the hustle and bustle of the city’s busy streets. This charming public park, situated along the north bank of the River Thames, provides locals and tourists alike with a...
~1200 ftNE
Bridge
Waterloo Bridge, London
6 min walk • Waterloo Bridge stands as a graceful testament to London's architectural and historical richness. This arch bridge, spanning the River Thames, connects the bustling areas of the Strand to the south bank of the river, near the Southbank Centre and the National Theatre.
~550 ftNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Cleopatra's Needle, London
3 min walk • Cleopatra's Needle in London is an Egyptian obelisk located in the City of Westminster, on the Victoria Embankment near the Golden Jubilee Bridges. It is close to the Embankment underground station.
~1210 ftS
Memorial, Reginald Blomfield, Monuments and statues
Royal Air Force Memorial, London
6 min walk • The Royal Air Force Memorial is a military memorial on the Victoria Embankment in central London, dedicated to the memory of the casualties of the Royal Air Force in World War I.
~1090 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of General Gordon, London
6 min walk • A bronze statue of General Charles George Gordon by Hamo Thornycroft stands on a stone plinth in the Victoria Embankment Gardens in London. It has been Grade II listed since 1970. A similar statue stands at Gordon Reserve, near Parliament House in Melbourne, Australia, on its original tall plinth.
~430 ftNW
Palace
York House, London
3 min walk • York House was one of a string of mansion houses which formerly stood on the Strand, the principal route from the City of London to the Palace of Westminster.
~1140 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
Adelphi Theatre, London
6 min walk • The Adelphi Theatre is a London West End theatre, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. The present building is the fourth on the site.
~410 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Bazalgette Memorial, London
2 min walk • The Sir Joseph Bazalgette Memorial is a memorial to the Victorian engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette, by George Blackall Simonds. It is located on the Victoria Embankment, a few feet up river from the Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges, opposite the junction with Northumberland Avenue.
~810 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Durham House, London
4 min walk • Durham House, or Durham Inn, was the historic London town house of the Bishop of Durham in the Strand. Its gardens descended to the River Thames.
~460 ftW
Edwardian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Playhouse Theatre, London
3 min walk • The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, located in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square. The Theatre was built by F. H. Fowler and Hill with a seating capacity of 1,200. It was rebuilt in 1907 and still retains its original substage machinery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Victoria Embankment?

Nearby attractions include Bazalgette Memorial, London (2 min walk), York House, London (3 min walk), Whitehall House, London (3 min walk), Playhouse Theatre, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Victoria Embankment by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victoria Embankment:

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (1 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (5 min walk)

Metro

Embankment • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern (1 min walk)
Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (6 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (3 min walk)
London Waterloo (13 min walk)

Bus

Bedford Street • Lines: N26 (5 min walk)
Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (5 min walk)