Museums · London
Bloomsbury
In or near Covent Garden.
Bloomsbury — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bloomsbury is a museum in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Bloomsbury is a district in London known for its cultural significance and academic institutions. It is home to several museums and galleries, reflecting the area's rich intellectual heritage. The district features notable architecture and green spaces, contributing to its reputation as a centre for education and the arts.
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Background
History
was built in 1850.]] Bloomsbury (including the closely linked St Giles area) has a long association with neighbouring Holborn, but is nearly always considered as distinct from Holborn.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5231, -0.1250
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC1N 1LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square — 0.1 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Bloomsbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Russell Square tube station
Heritage railway stations · 0.0 km
Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel
Hotels · 0.0 km
Horse Hospital
Theatres · 0.1 km
Daimler Car Hire Garage
Gardens · 0.1 km
Celtic Hotel
Hotels · 0.1 km
The Russell Square Bug Hotel
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Brunswick Centre
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Aquaduct
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
F.F.E. Yeo-Thomas
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Smart NHS Russell Square Hostel
Hostels · 0.2 km
Royal National Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
Imperial Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
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Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel
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Horse Hospital
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📷 5Gardens · London
Daimler Car Hire Garage
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The Russell Square Bug Hotel
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Where to eat & stay near Bloomsbury
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · London
Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel
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📷 5📷 5Hostels · London
Smart NHS Russell Square Hostel
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📷 7Hotels · London
Royal National Hotel
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Mercure London Bloomsbury
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bloomsbury?
- Bloomsbury is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC1N 1LB), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Bloomsbury?
- Bloomsbury — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bloomsbury?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC1N 1LB.
- How do I get to Bloomsbury?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC1N 1LB.