Gardens · London
Two Temple Place
In or near Covent Garden.
Two Temple Place — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Temple · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach Two Temple Place by taking a train to Temple station, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the garden is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is WC2R 3BD.
About
Two Temple Place is a garden of interest in england-london, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Summary from the official site
Two Temple Place is a historic venue located in London, known for its stunning architecture and rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and events throughout the year, including community programs and festivals that celebrate craftsmanship and creativity.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Two Temple Place, known for many years as Astor House, is a Neo-Gothic building situated near Victoria Embankment in central London, England. It is known for its architecture, and contains notable works by the likes of William Silver Frith, Sir George Frampton , Nathaniel Hitch and Thomas Nicholls. On 28 October 2011, Two Temple Place opened as a public gallery. It hosts exhibitions showcasing publicly owned art from regional collections in the United Kingdom, and is also used as a venue for private hire.
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Background
Architecture
<gallery> Image:Bronze 2.JPG|One of seven “Robin Hood” themed bronzes on main staircase. Image:Carvings on Fireplace.JPG|Carvings on fireplace. </gallery>
Description
The building was constructed on Temple Place by John Loughborough Pearson for William Waldorf Astor, in 1895. Originally known as the Astor Estate Office, it consists of two floors and a lower ground floor and is designed after the Early Elizabethan style. It is built entirely of Portland stone. The exterior stonework features splendid carvings by Nathaniel Hitch. Above the crenellated parapets is a weather vane, representing the caravel Santa Maria in which Columbus sailed to America. The intention was to symbolize the connection of the path of discovery of his ancestor John Jacob Astor and the linking of United States and Europe. John Dibblee Crace, one of a family of interior decorators,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5116, -0.1122
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2R 3BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 020 7836 3715
- Nearest railway station
- Temple — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Select days throughout the year for events and tours; check the What's On page for details.
- Official site
- twotempleplace.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7859280 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Two Temple Place (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Two Temple Place?
- Two Temple Place is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2R 3BD), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Two Temple Place?
- Two Temple Place — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Two Temple Place?
- The nearest railway station is Temple, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2R 3BD.
- Is Two Temple Place free to visit?
- Yes, Two Temple Place is free to enter.
- How do I get to Two Temple Place?
- The nearest railway station is Temple, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2R 3BD.