Historic houses · London
Cumberland Terrace
In or near Tyburn.
Cumberland Terrace — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mornington Crescent · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Cumberland Terrace is located in Camden, London, with the postcode NW1 4HP. The nearest railway station is Mornington Crescent, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Cumberland Terrace is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Cumberland Terrace is part of The Regent's Park, which features a unique app called Music for Trees. This app offers an immersive experience where visitors can listen to music inspired by the characteristics of various tree species while exploring the park's natural beauty.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Cumberland Terrace is a neoclassical terrace on the eastern side of Regent's Park in the London Borough of Camden, completed in 1826. It is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
It was one of several terraces and crescents around Regent's Park designed by the British architect John Nash (1752–1835), under the patronage of the Prince Regent (later George IV). The terrace was to stand opposite the Prince's proposed palace in the park and was therefore of particular importance in the scheme. It was named after the Prince Regent's brother, the Duke of Cumberland (King George III's younger son), later King of Hanover. The Terrace was built by William Mountford Nurse, with James Thomson serving as resident architect, and was completed in 1826. It consists of three main blocks, linked by decorative arches with typical neoclassical style and grandeur. The central block…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5322, -0.1464
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW1 4HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Established
- 1827
- Nearest railway station
- Mornington Crescent — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.royalparks.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3007519 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cumberland Terrace (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cumberland Terrace?
- Cumberland Terrace is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW1 4HP), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Cumberland Terrace?
- Cumberland Terrace — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cumberland Terrace?
- The nearest railway station is Mornington Crescent, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW1 4HP.
- When was Cumberland Terrace built?
- Built or established in 1827. Designed by John Nash.
- Is Cumberland Terrace a listed building?
- Cumberland Terrace is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Cumberland Terrace free to visit?
- Yes, Cumberland Terrace is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cumberland Terrace?
- The nearest railway station is Mornington Crescent, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW1 4HP.