Viewpoints · London
Switch House
In or near City of London.
Switch House is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Rod Allday — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- London Blackfriars · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Switch House, the nearest railway station is London Blackfriars, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SE1 9JF.
About
Switch House is a named viewpoint in London, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Bermondsey and Old Southwark parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is London Blackfriars, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area SE1.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
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Official information
Tate Modern is a renowned gallery showcasing modern and contemporary art from around the globe. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and installations, including works by famous artists like Picasso and Matisse. The venue also features the iconic Turbine Hall and underground Tanks for live performances and video art.
From the Wikipedia article
David James Andrew Taylor, better known by his stage name Switch, is an English record producer, songwriter, DJ, and sound engineer. He is best known for his work with Beyoncé, M.I.A. and Major Lazer, of which he was a founding member. He was nominated at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in the Record of the Year category for "Paper Planes" by M.I.A., which he co-produced with Diplo. Other artists he has produced include Christina Aguilera, Chaka Khan, Santigold, and Brandy among many others. He has released various singles under his own name, and is also well known for remixing and producing for many major artists. Switch is the founder and owner of the independent record label Diary Records, founded in 2018.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5071, -0.1003
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 9JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Phone
- +44 20 7887 8888
- Nearest railway station
- London Blackfriars — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Sunday to Thursday 10.00–18.00; Friday to Saturday 10.00–21.00
- Official site
- www.tate.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n4880465176 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Switch (house DJ) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Switch House?
- Switch House is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 9JF), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Switch House?
- Switch House is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Switch House?
- The nearest railway station is London Blackfriars, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 9JF.
- Is Switch House free to visit?
- Yes, Switch House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Switch House?
- The nearest railway station is London Blackfriars, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 9JF.