Emslie Horniman's Pleasance, London

Name: Emslie Horniman's Pleasance
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1571 among attractions in London

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Emslie Horniman's Pleasance is a park in the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London. Named after the London County Councillor Emslie John Horniman who created it, and opened in 1914. It is the traditional starting point for the Notting Hill Carnival. ()

Elevation: 89 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°31'31"N, 0°12'33"W

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Kensington and Chelsea (Golborne)London United Kingdom

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Emslie Horniman's Pleasance – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portobello Road, Westbourne Grove, Kensal Green Cemetery, Canal Cafe Theatre.

0.8 miS
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Portobello Road, London
21 min walk • Portobello Road, nestled in the vibrant heart of Notting Hill in London, United Kingdom, is an iconic shopping district renowned for its bustling market and eclectic charm. This historic street stretches for nearly two miles, offering an array of shopping experiences...
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Westbourne Grove, London
24 min walk • Westbourne Grove is a retail road running across Notting Hill, an area of west London. Its western end is in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and its eastern end is in the City of Westminster; it runs from Kensington Park Road in the west to Queensway in the east, crossing over Portobello Road.
0.7 miW
Cemetery
Kensal Green Cemetery, London
19 min walk • Kensal Green Cemetery is a cemetery in the Kensal Green area of North Kensington in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. Inspired by Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, it was founded by the barrister George Frederick Carden.
1.1 miE
Theater
Canal Cafe Theatre, London
29 min walk • The Canal Cafe Theatre is a 60-seat fringe theatre venue in Little Venice, London, specialising in comedy performances.
0.7 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Electric Cinema, London
18 min walk • The Electric Cinema is a cinema in Notting Hill, London. One of the oldest working film theatres in Britain, it became Britain's first black-owned cinema in 1993, and remained black-owned until it was sold in 2000.
1.1 miW
Cemetery
St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, London
28 min walk • St Mary's Catholic Cemetery is located on Harrow Road, Kensal Green in London, England. It has its own Catholic chapel.
0.9 miNE
Park
Paddington Recreation Ground, London
23 min walk • Paddington Recreation Ground is a park in Maida Vale, City of Westminster, just north of Paddington. Its 27-acre site is the largest area of parkland located entirely within the City of Westminster.
0.9 miS
Church
St Peter's, London
24 min walk • St Peter's Notting Hill is a Victorian Anglican church in Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London. Designed in the classical style by architect Thomas Allom, work was begun in 1855 and completed in 1857.
1 miN
Cemetery
Paddington Old Cemetery, London
25 min walk • Paddington Old Cemetery is a civic cemetery that opened in 1855. It is located in Willesden Lane, Kilburn, in the London Borough of Brent. It is also known as Paddington Cemetery or Willesden Lane Cemetery. It is Grade II listed, Entry Number:1001542.
1 miS
Square
Ladbroke Square, London
27 min walk • Ladbroke Square is a garden square in Notting Hill, west London, England.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Brands, London
16 min walk • The Museum of Brands in London examines the history of consumer culture from Victorian times to the present day. The museum was set up as a registered charity in 2002, and is now located at 111-117 Lancaster Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 1QT.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Emslie Horniman's Pleasance?

Nearby attractions include Trellick Tower, London (6 min walk), Golborne Road, London (7 min walk), Dissenters' Chapel, London (8 min walk), Museum of Brands, London (16 min walk).

How to get to Emslie Horniman's Pleasance by public transport?

The nearest stations to Emslie Horniman's Pleasance:

Bus

Bosworth Road • Lines: 23 (2 min walk)
Alderson Street • Lines: 23 (3 min walk)

Metro

Ladbroke Grove • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City (15 min walk)
Queen's Park • Lines: Bakerloo (16 min walk)

Train

Kensal Rise (21 min walk)
Brondesbury Park (27 min walk)