Portman Square, London

#1584 among attractions in London

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Portman Square is a garden square in Marylebone, central London, surrounded by elegant townhouses. It was specifically for private housing let on long leases having a ground rent by the Portman Estate, which owns the private communal gardens. It marks the western end of Wigmore Street, which connects it to Cavendish Square to the east. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'58"N, 0°9'19"W

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City of Westminster (Marylebone)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Madame Tussauds, Wallace Collection, Marylebone High Street, South Molton Street.

0.5 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Madame Tussauds, London
12 min walk • Madame Tussauds is an iconic wax museum located in the heart of London, United Kingdom. Established by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud in 1835, it has become a hallmark attraction, drawing millions of visitors each year. Known for its lifelike wax figures, the museum hosts...
~670 ftNE
Artworks and armour in grand townhouse
Wallace Collection, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's Marylebone, the Wallace Collection is a national museum that houses an exquisite collection of fine and decorative arts from the 15th to 19th centuries. This treasure trove of artistic mastery is displayed in Hertford House, a historic...
~1490 ftNE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Marylebone High Street, London
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Marylebone High Street exudes charm and sophistication, offering a respite from the bustling crowds of nearby Oxford Street. This elegant thoroughfare is a destination for those who seek a more refined shopping experience...
~1920 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
South Molton Street, London
10 min walk • South Molton Street is a street in Mayfair, London, that runs from Oxford Street to Brook Street. Bond Street Underground station is at the north end of the street. The street was built in the mid-18th century as part of the Conduit Mead Estate. It was extensively rebuilt around 1900, but many of the original Georgian houses remain.
~800 ftSE
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
Selfridges, London
4 min walk • Selfridges is a Grade II* listed retail premises on Oxford Street in London. It was designed by Daniel Burnham for Harry Gordon Selfridge, and opened in 1909. Still the headquarters of Selfridge & Co. department stores, with 540,000 square feet of selling space, the store is the...
~1390 ftSW
19th-century triumphal arch by John Nash
Marble Arch, London
7 min walk • Marble Arch is an iconic landmark situated at the junction of Oxford Street, Park Lane, and Edgware Road in the bustling city of London, United Kingdom. This 19th-century white marble-faced triumphal arch was designed by John Nash in 1827 to be the state entrance...
~1950 ftSW
Park
Speakers' Corner, London
10 min walk • Speakers' Corner is a unique tourist attraction nestled in the northeastern corner of London's Hyde Park. Renowned as the bastion of free speech and open-air public speaking, this historic site is where anyone can turn up unannounced to discuss, debate, and provide...
~1210 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
St Christopher's Place, London
6 min walk • St. Christopher's Place is a short pedestrianised shopping street in Marylebone, central London between Oxford Street and Wigmore Street. Its retail units are smaller and higher-end than the major chains located on Oxford Street, similar to nearby South Molton Street.
~1950 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues
Animals in War Memorial, London
10 min walk • The Animals in War Memorial is a war memorial, in Hyde Park, London, commemorating the countless animals that have served and died under British military command throughout history.
0.4 miN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Statue of Sherlock Holmes, London
12 min walk • A statue of Sherlock Holmes by the sculptor John Doubleday stands near the supposed site of 221B Baker Street, the fictional detective's address in London. Unveiled on 23 September 1999, the sculpture was funded by the Abbey National building society, whose headquarters were on the purported site of the famous address.
~1440 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, London
7 min walk • The Cathedral of the Holy Family, previously Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, is the cathedral of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of Holy Family of London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portman Square?

Nearby attractions include Home House, London (2 min walk), Wallace Collection, London (4 min walk), Hinde Street Methodist Church, London (5 min walk), West London Methodist Mission, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Portman Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portman Square:

Bus

George Street • Lines: 30 (3 min walk)
Portman Street / Marble Arch Station • Lines: 30 (3 min walk)

Metro

Marble Arch • Lines: Central (7 min walk)
Bond Street • Lines: Central, Jubilee (8 min walk)

Train

London Marylebone (17 min walk)
London Paddington (25 min walk)