Historic houses · London
St John's Lodge
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St John's Lodge — house in Regent's Park, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Regent's Park · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St John's Lodge, the nearest railway station is Regent's Park, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is NW1 4NX.
About
St John's Lodge is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Regent's Park, London". Coordinates: 51.5296°, -0.1525°.
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Summary from the official site
St John's Lodge is a notable structure located in Regent's Park, known for its historical significance and architectural design. Visitors can explore the surrounding gardens and enjoy the various sculptures and monuments within the park.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
St John's Lodge is a Grade II* heritage-listed private residence located in Regent's Park, in the City of Westminster, London, England. Since 1994 it has been owned by the royal family of Brunei Darussalam and is the London home of Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei. St John's Lodge is located on the Inner Circle of Regent's Park, which until 1965 was in the Metropolitan Borough of St Marylebone and is now part of the City of Westminster.
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Background
History
St John's Lodge was the first villa to be built in Regent's Park in 1812 and was designed for Charles Augustus Tulk by architect John Raffield. The Royal Parks service described St John's Lodge and The Holme as the only two villas remaining from John Nash's original conception of Regent's Park, which would have included a royal palace. Other owners of the lodge have included Lord Wellesley, Sir Isaac Goldsmid, and John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute. The residence was occupied by the University of London's Institute of Archaeology from 1937 to 1959, and by the history and classics departments of Bedford College from 1959 to 1983. The adjoining gardens have been open to the public…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5296, -0.1525
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW1 4NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1812
- Nearest railway station
- Regent's Park — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.friendsofregentspark.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593600 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John's Lodge, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John's Lodge, Regent's Park.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John's Lodge?
- St John's Lodge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW1 4NX), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is St John's Lodge?
- St John's Lodge — house in Regent's Park, London.
- How do I get to St John's Lodge?
- The nearest railway station is Regent's Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW1 4NX.
- When was St John's Lodge built?
- Built or established in 1812.
- Who owns St John's Lodge?
- St John's Lodge is owned by Royal family of Brunei Darussalam.
- Is St John's Lodge a listed building?
- St John's Lodge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St John's Lodge free to visit?
- Yes, St John's Lodge is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John's Lodge?
- The nearest railway station is Regent's Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW1 4NX.