College of Arms, London

#1022 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The College of Arms, or Heralds' College, is a royal corporation consisting of professional officers of arms, with jurisdiction over England, Wales, Northern Ireland and some Commonwealth realms. The heralds are appointed by the British Sovereign and are delegated authority to act on behalf of the Crown in all matters of heraldry, the granting of new coats of arms, genealogical research and the recording of pedigrees. The College is also the official body responsible for matters relating to the flying of flags on land, and it maintains the official registers of flags and other national symbols. Though a part of the Royal Household of the United Kingdom, the College is self-financed, unsupported by any public funds. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'44"N, 0°5'56"W

Address

City of London (Castle Baynard)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7248 2762

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College of Arms – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Paul's Cathedral, One New Change, Millennium Bridge, St Mary-le-Bow.

~520 ftN
Iconic cathedral's churchyard and garden
St Paul's Cathedral, London
3 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is an iconic feature of the London skyline and a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Consecrated in 1708, this architectural masterpiece is the work of Sir Christopher Wren, who was commissioned to rebuild the church after the Great...
~770 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
4 min walk • One New Change is a modernist gem nestled in the historic heart of London, England. This sleek shopping centre, opened in 2010, offers a distinctive blend of high-end retail shops, eclectic dining options, and a unique vantage point for some of the city's most iconic...
~1020 ftS
Steel suspension bridge for pedestrians
Millennium Bridge, London
5 min walk • The Millennium Bridge, a sleek steel suspension bridge, stretches across the River Thames in the bustling heart of London, United Kingdom. Since its opening in June 2000, it has become an iconic pedestrian pathway linking the areas near St.
~1300 ftNE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary-le-Bow, London
7 min walk • St Mary-le-Bow is a church of Saxon origins, with a Norman crypt, that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside.
~1470 ftS
Theater, William Shakespeare, Concerts and shows
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
8 min walk • The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London.
~930 ftN
Square
Paternoster Square, London
5 min walk • Paternoster Square is an urban development, owned by the Mitsubishi Estate Co. next to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. The area, which takes its name from Paternoster Row, once centre of the London publishing trade, was devastated by aerial bombardment in The Blitz during the Second World War.
~230 ftN
Memorial
National Firefighters Memorial, London
2 min walk • The National Firefighters Memorial is a memorial composed of three bronze statues depicting firefighters in action at the height of the Blitz.
~610 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Queen Anne, London
3 min walk • A statue of Queen Anne is installed in the forecourt outside the west front of St Paul's Cathedral, in London, United Kingdom. It became a Grade II listed building in 1972.
~1110 ftW
Nightlife, Restaurant, Art Nouveau architecture
The Blackfriar, London
6 min walk • The Blackfriar is a Grade II* listed public house on Queen Victoria Street in Blackfriars, London. It was built in about 1875 on the site of a former medieval Dominican friary, and then remodelled in about 1905 by the architect Herbert Fuller-Clark. Much of the internal decoration was done by the sculptors Frederick T.
~670 ftNE
Church
Paul's walk, London
4 min walk • Paul's walk in Elizabethan and early Stuart London was the name given to the central nave of Old St Paul's Cathedral, where people walked up and down in search of the latest news. At the time, St. Paul's was the centre of the London grapevine.
~1520 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Michael Paternoster Royal, London
8 min walk • St Michael Paternoster Royal is a church in the City of London. The original building, which was first recorded in the 13th century, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The church was rebuilt under the aegis of Sir Christopher Wren. However St Michael's was severely damaged during the London Blitz in the Second World War.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to College of Arms?

Nearby attractions include St Benet's, London (2 min walk), National Firefighters Memorial, London (2 min walk), International Headquarters of The Salvation Army, London (2 min walk), Baynard's Castle, London (2 min walk).

How to get to College of Arms by public transport?

The nearest stations to College of Arms:

Bus

St Paul's Churchyard • Lines: 26, N26 (3 min walk)
Mansion House Station • Lines: 26, N26 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (4 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (7 min walk)

Metro

Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (4 min walk)
St. Paul's • Lines: Central (6 min walk)

Train

London Blackfriars (6 min walk)
City Thameslink (8 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (12 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (28 min walk)