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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · London

Paxtons Head

In or near Tyburn.

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Paxtons Head — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

Knightsbridge - geograph.org.uk - 4282548

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Knightsbridge · 0.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Paxtons Head, the nearest railway station is Knightsbridge, located just 0.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SW1X 7RJ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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About

Paxtons Head is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* 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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From the Wikipedia article

Paxtons Head is a Grade II listed public house at 153 Knightsbridge, London. It was built in 1900–02 by George Dennis Martin as part of the Park Mansions development.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.5015, -0.1623
District
Westminster
Parish
Westminster, unparished area
Postcode
SW1X 7RJ
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Established
1900
Nearest railway station
Knightsbridge0.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Paxtons Head?
Paxtons Head is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1X 7RJ), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
What is Paxtons Head?
Paxtons Head — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Paxtons Head?
The nearest railway station is Knightsbridge, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1X 7RJ.
When was Paxtons Head built?
Built or established in 1900.
Who owns Paxtons Head?
Paxtons Head is owned by | designation1 = Grade II.
Is Paxtons Head a listed building?
Paxtons Head is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to Paxtons Head?
The nearest railway station is Knightsbridge, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1X 7RJ.