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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · London

Fake houses

In or near Tyburn.

Free admission

Fake houses — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.

Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London - geograph.org.uk - 6785979

P L Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Bayswater · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Fake houses is a other located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2018

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Leinster Gardens is a street in Bayswater, London, known for its mid-Victorian terraced houses, some of which are listed buildings. Notably, it features two false houses that serve as façades, concealing a section of the Metropolitan Railway beneath them.

Place summary

Fake Houses is located in the W2 postcode area of London. This unique site features a collection of architectural façades that mimic traditional house designs but serve no actual residential purpose. The project reflects modern urban design concepts and adds an unusual element to the cityscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5126, -0.1836
District
Westminster
Parish
Westminster, unparished area
Postcode
W2 3AN
Parliamentary constituency
Kensington and Bayswater
Nearest railway station
Bayswater0.3 km
Official site
en.wikipedia.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fake houses?
Fake houses is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W2 3AN), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
What is Fake houses?
Fake houses — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fake houses?
The nearest railway station is Bayswater, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode W2 3AN.
Is Fake houses free to visit?
Yes, Fake houses is free to enter.
How do I get to Fake houses?
The nearest railway station is Bayswater, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W2 3AN.