Brunswick Square, London

Name: Brunswick Square
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1258 among attractions in London

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Brunswick Square is a 3-acre public garden and ancillary streets along two of its sides in Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden. It is overlooked by the School of Pharmacy and the Foundling Museum to the north; the Brunswick Centre to the west; and International Hall to the south. East is an enclosed area of playgrounds with further trees, Coram's Fields, associated with charity Coram Family which is just over double its size; next to that area Brunswick Square is mirrored, symmetrically by Mecklenburgh Square, likewise of 3 acres including roads. The squares are named after contemporary Queen consorts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°31'26"N, 0°7'21"W

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Camden (Bloomsbury)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: British Museum, Foundling Museum, Charles Dickens Museum, Russell Square.

~1860 ftS
A historian's treasure trove
British Museum, London
9 min walk • The British Museum, located in the heart of London, United Kingdom, stands as a cornerstone of cultural heritage and is one of the most expansive and comprehensive museums in the world. This venerable institution, founded in 1753, opened its doors to the public in 1759...
~510 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Foundling Museum, London
3 min walk • The Foundling Museum is a poignant testament to London's social history, located in the heart of the city. This museum occupies a significant place not only in London's cultural landscape but also in the narrative of the United Kingdom's efforts to care for its most...
~1440 ftE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Charles Dickens Museum, London
7 min walk • The Charles Dickens Museum is an author's house museum at 48 Doughty Street in Holborn, London Borough of Camden. It occupies a typical Georgian terraced house which was Charles Dickens's home from 25 March 1837 to December 1839.
~420 ftSW
Park, Garden
Russell Square, London
3 min walk • Russell Square is a large garden square in Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden, built predominantly by the firm of James Burton. It is near the University of London's main buildings and the British Museum. Almost exactly square, to the north is Woburn Place and to the south-east is Southampton Row.
~670 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Marchmont Street, London
4 min walk • Marchmont Street is located in the London Borough of Camden. It is the main high street serving southern Kings Cross and eastern Bloomsbury.
~1910 ftW
Square
Gordon Square, London
10 min walk • Gordon Square is a public park square in Bloomsbury, London, England. It is part of the Bedford Estate and was designed as one of a pair with the nearby Tavistock Square. It is owned by the University of London.
~1540 ftW
Square, Park, Garden
Tavistock Square, London
8 min walk • Tavistock Square is a public square in Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden.
~1830 ftS
Park, Garden
Bloomsbury Square, London
9 min walk • Bloomsbury Square is a garden square in Holborn, Camden, London. Developed in the late 17th century, it was initially known as Southampton Square and was one of the earliest London squares.
~580 ftE
Park
Coram's Fields, London
3 min walk • Coram's Fields is a large urban open space in the London borough of Camden in central London. It occupies seven acres in Bloomsbury and includes a children's playground, sand pits, a pets corner, café and nursery.
~1930 ftSW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Library
British Museum Reading Room, London
10 min walk • The British Museum Reading Room, situated in the centre of the Great Court of the British Museum, used to be the main reading room of the British Library.
~1810 ftS
Theater
Cochrane Theatre, London
9 min walk • The Cochrane Theatre, previously known as the Jeanetta Cochrane Theatre, was a receiving and producing theatre situated in Holborn, London, that opened in 1964. It is now used for television filming.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brunswick Square?

Nearby attractions include Brunswick Centre, London (2 min walk), Russell Square, London (3 min walk), Foundling Museum, London (3 min walk), Coram's Fields, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Brunswick Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brunswick Square:

Metro

Russell Square • Lines: Piccadilly (3 min walk)
King's Cross St Pancras • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria (12 min walk)

Bus

Heathcote Street • Lines: 17, 46 (7 min walk)
Red Lion Street • Lines: 38, 55, N38, N55 (8 min walk)

Train

London St. Pancras International (15 min walk)
London King's Cross (15 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (30 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (31 min walk)