Queen's Lawn, London

Name: Queen's Lawn
Address: London, United Kingdom

#850 among attractions in London

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The Queen's Lawn is a green lawned area situated at the centre of Imperial College London's South Kensington campus, next to the Queen's Tower and immediately to the north of Imperial College Road. It provides an open space of 1,600 sq metres, and is surrounded by the Central Library, and the Sherfield administration, Chemistry, and Skempton buildings. It is often the site of college events, including student bands, fairs, and balls, as well as student activism. ()

Elevation: 72 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°29'55"N, 0°10'38"W

Address

City of Westminster (Knightsbridge and Belgravia)London United Kingdom

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Queen's Lawn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Albert Memorial.

~1300 ftSE
World-class decorative art and design
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Victoria and Albert Museum, often referred to as the V&A, stands as a beacon of art and design. Housing a vast collection of over 2.3 million objects, the museum showcases 5,000 years of human creativity, making it one of the world's...
~1160 ftS
Natural phenomena and hands-on activities
Natural History Museum, London
6 min walk • The Natural History Museum in London is a treasure trove of the planet's rich history, housed in a stunning Victorian-era building that is itself a marvel of architectural design. As one of the largest and most revered museums of its kind, it boasts an expansive...
~550 ftSE
Hands-on exhibits in dozens of galleries
Science Museum, London
3 min walk • The Science Museum in London is a testament to human curiosity and innovation, showcasing the marvels of science, technology, engineering, and medicine. Located in the heart of South Kensington, this museum is a treasure trove for those fascinated by scientific...
~1410 ftN
Queen Victoria's memorial to her husband
Albert Memorial, London
7 min walk • The Albert Memorial is one of London's most ornate monuments, dedicated to the memory of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's beloved husband. Located in Kensington Gardens, just opposite the Royal Albert Hall, this Victorian-era memorial is a grandiose celebration of the...
~900 ftN
Landmark Victorian concert hall
Royal Albert Hall, London
5 min walk • The Royal Albert Hall, an iconic concert hall nestled in the heart of London, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. Inaugurated by Queen Victoria in 1871, the hall was named in memory of her husband, Prince Albert, whose vision for a 'Central...
~790 ftS
Museum, Natural history museum
Geological Museum, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Geological Museum stands as a beacon for earth science enthusiasts and curious tourists alike. Established in the early 20th century, this museum is dedicated to showcasing the wonders of the Earth, from its deepest layers to the...
~1420 ftN
Monuments and statues
Frieze of Parnassus, London
7 min walk • In the heart of London, nestled on the southern facade of the iconic Royal Albert Hall, sits the Frieze of Parnassus, an exquisite example of Victorian sculpture that often goes unnoticed amidst the city's bustling attractions.
~560 ftS
Museum
Clockmakers' Museum, London
3 min walk • The Clockmakers’ Museum in London, England, is believed to be the oldest collection specifically of clocks and watches in the world. The collection belongs to and is administered by the Clockmakers’ Charity, affiliated to the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, founded in 1631 by Royal Charter.
~1450 ftSE
Mosque
Ismaili Centre, London
7 min walk • The Ismaili Centre, London is one of six such centres world-wide. Established in South Kensington more than thirty years ago, it is a religious, social and cultural meeting place for the Ismaili Muslim community in the United Kingdom and is the first such centre to be specially designed and built for Ismailis in the Western world.
~1750 ftE
Church, Spiritual
Brompton Oratory, London
9 min walk • The Brompton Oratory is a large neo-classical Roman Catholic church in the Knightsbridge area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London.
~1510 ftSE
Park
Yalta Memorial Garden, London
8 min walk • The Yalta Memorial Garden is a small triangular garden in South Kensington, west London, SW7. It is 0.0417 hectares in size. The garden contains Twelve Responses to Tragedy, a memorial located that commemorates people displaced as a result of the Yalta Conference at the conclusion of World War II.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Queen's Lawn?

Nearby attractions include Prince Consort Road, London (3 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, London (3 min walk), Science Museum, London (3 min walk), Clockmakers' Museum, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Queen's Lawn by public transport?

The nearest stations to Queen's Lawn:

Bus

Prince Consort Road / Imperial College • Lines: 360 (3 min walk)
Imperial College / Elvaston Place • Lines: 70 (3 min walk)

Metro

South Kensington • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (9 min walk)
Gloucester Road • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (11 min walk)

Ferry

Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (31 min walk)