Cross Bones, London

Name: Cross Bones
Address: London, United Kingdom

#930 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Cross Bones is a disused post-medieval burial ground on Redcross Way in Southwark, south London. Up to 15,000 people are believed to have been buried there. It was closed in 1853. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'14"N, 0°5'36"W

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Southwark (Cathedrals)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Cross Bones – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tate Modern, Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge.

~1890 ftNW
Contemporary art and cafe with river views
Tate Modern, London
10 min walk • Tate Modern is a beacon of contemporary art nestled in the heart of London, United Kingdom. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, this museum stands as a testament to the transformative power of architecture and art.
~830 ftNE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Borough Market, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of London, Borough Market stands as a mecca for food lovers from around the globe. This vibrant market, one of the oldest and largest in the city, has been serving the people of Southwark for over 1,000 years.
~1140 ftNE
Church, William Shakespeare, Sacred and religious sites
Southwark Cathedral, London
6 min walk • Southwark Cathedral stands as a serene oasis in the bustling heart of London, offering a sanctuary of history and spirituality amidst the city's modernity. This Anglican cathedral, formally known as The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie...
~1670 ftNE
1970s bridge spanning the River Thames
London Bridge, London
9 min walk • London Bridge, not to be confused with the more decorative Tower Bridge, is a functional box girder bridge that crosses the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. This bridge has a rich history that dates back centuries, although the current incarnation was built in...
~1560 ftE
306m-high glass and steel tower with views
The Shard, London
8 min walk • The Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 72-storey skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in Southwark, London, that forms part of the Shard Quarter development.
~1190 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Ruins
Winchester Palace, London
6 min walk • Winchester Palace was a 12th-century palace which served as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester. It was located in the parish of Southwark in Surrey, on the south bank of the River Thames on what is now Clink Street in the London Borough of Southwark, near St Saviour's Church which later became Southwark Cathedral.
~410 ftNE
Shopping, Market
Hop Exchange, London
2 min walk • The Hop Exchange is a Grade II listed building at No. 24 Southwark Street, London, in the Bankside area of the London Borough of Southwark. Opened in 1867 and designed by R.H. Moore it served as the centre for hop trading for the brewing industry.
~1810 ftNW
Theater, William Shakespeare, Concerts and shows
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
9 min walk • The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London.
~1080 ftN
Theater, William Shakespeare, Architecture
Shakespeare's Globe, London
6 min walk • Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays, in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames.
~1810 ftN
Bridge
Southwark Bridge, London
9 min walk • Southwark Bridge is an arch bridge in London, for traffic linking the district of Southwark and the City across the River Thames. Besides when others are closed for temporary repairs, it has the least traffic of the Thames bridges in London.
~550 ftE
Memorial
St Saviour's War Memorial, London
3 min walk • St Saviour's War Memorial is a war memorial on Borough High Street, in the former parish of Southwark St Saviour, to south of the River Thames in London. It became a Grade II listed building in 1998 and was upgraded to Grade II* in 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cross Bones?

Nearby attractions include Hop Exchange, London (2 min walk), St Saviour's War Memorial, London (3 min walk), Bankside Open Spaces Trust, London (4 min walk), Borough Market, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Cross Bones by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cross Bones:

Metro

Borough • Lines: Northern (6 min walk)
London Bridge • Lines: Jubilee, Northern (8 min walk)

Bus

London Bridge Bus Station (8 min walk)
London Bridge • Lines: 388 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (10 min walk)
London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (11 min walk)

Train

London Cannon Street (13 min walk)
London Blackfriars (16 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (15 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (24 min walk)