Sloane Square, London

Name: Sloane Square
Address: Sloane Square, London, United Kingdom

#2012 among attractions in London

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Sloane Square is a small hard-landscaped square on the boundaries of the central London districts of Belgravia and Chelsea, located 1.8 miles southwest of Charing Cross, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The area forms a boundary between the two largest aristocratic estates in London, the Grosvenor Estate and the Cadogan. The square was formerly known as 'Hans Town', laid out in 1771 to a plan of by Henry Holland Snr. and Henry Holland Jnr. Both the square and Hans Town were named after Sir Hans Sloane, an Anglo-Irish doctor who, jointly with his appointed trustees, owned the land at the time. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'33"N, 0°9'26"W

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Sloane SquareKensington and Chelsea (Chelsea)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Saatchi Gallery, Sloane Street, Beauchamp Place, National Army Museum.

~780 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Saatchi Gallery, London
4 min walk • The Saatchi Gallery, located in the heart of London, stands as a contemporary cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the works of emerging artists from around the world. Since its inception by Charles Saatchi in 1985, the gallery has played a pivotal role in...
~1560 ftN
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Sloane Street, London
8 min walk • Sloane Street, nestled in the heart of London's prestigious Knightsbridge area, serves as a beacon for luxury shopping enthusiasts from around the globe. This illustrious street is lined with an array of high-end fashion houses and designer boutiques, making it one of...
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Beauchamp Place, London
13 min walk • Beauchamp Place is a fashionable shopping street in the Knightsbridge district of London. It was known as Grove Place until 1885.
0.5 miS
Museum, Military museum, History museum
National Army Museum, London
12 min walk • The National Army Museum is the British Army's central museum. It is located in the Chelsea district of central London, adjacent to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the "Chelsea Pensioners". The museum is a non-departmental public body.
~430 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Peter Jones, London
3 min walk • Peter Jones & Partners is a large department store in central London. It is owned by John Lewis Partnership and located in Sloane Square, Chelsea.
~1940 ftS
Museum, Christopher Wren, History museum
Royal Hospital, London
10 min walk • The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for some 300 veterans of the British Army. Founded as an almshouse, the ancient sense of the word "hospital", it is a 66-acre site located on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea.
0.5 miNE
Park
Belgrave Square, London
14 min walk • Belgrave Square is a large 19th-century garden square in London. It is the centrepiece of Belgravia, and its architecture resembles the original scheme of property contractor Thomas Cubitt who engaged George Basevi for all of the terraces for the 2nd Earl Grosvenor, later the 1st Marquess of Westminster, in the 1820s.
0.4 miNE
Park
Eaton Square, London
10 min walk • Eaton Square is a rectangular, residential garden square in London's Belgravia district. It is the largest square in London.
~1970 ftN
Park
Cadogan Place, London
10 min walk • Cadogan Place is a street in Belgravia, London. It is named after Earl Cadogan and runs parallel to the lower half of Sloane Street. It gives its name to the extensive Cadogan Place Gardens, private communal gardens maintained for Cadogan residents. It is owned by Cadogan Estates.
~180 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Royal Court Theatre, London
1 min walk • The Royal Court Theatre, at different times known as the Court Theatre, the New Chelsea Theatre, and the Belgravia Theatre, is a non-commercial West End theatre in Sloane Square, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England.
0.5 miSW
Nightlife
Chelsea Potter, London
12 min walk • The Chelsea Potter is a pub at 119 King's Road, Chelsea, London. It was built in 1842, and originally called the Commercial Tavern but was renamed in 1958 in honour of the Chelsea Arts Pottery founded by William De Morgan in 1872.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sloane Square?

Nearby attractions include Royal Court Theatre, London (1 min walk), Cadogan Hall, London (3 min walk), Saatchi Gallery, London (4 min walk), Pimlico Farmers' Market, London (6 min walk).

How to get to Sloane Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sloane Square:

Metro

Sloane Square (2 min walk)
Knightsbridge • Lines: Piccadilly (17 min walk)

Bus

Royal Hospital Road • Lines: 11, 137, 211, 360, 452, N11, N137 (5 min walk)
Chelsea Bridge Road • Lines: 11, 170, 211, N11 (5 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (15 min walk)
Battersea Park (29 min walk)

Ferry

Battersea Power Station Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb2, Rb6 (20 min walk)
Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (20 min walk)