Historic houses · London
UCL Main Building
In or near Covent Garden.
UCL Main Building — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Euston Square · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit UCL Main Building, the nearest railway station is Euston Square, located just 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is WC1E 6BT.
About
UCL Main Building is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I 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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Summary from the official site
UCL Main Building houses several museums and collections, including the Grant Museum of Zoology and the Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits showcasing zoology, archaeology, art, and pathology, among other subjects.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Main Building of University College London, facing onto Gower Street, Bloomsbury, includes the Octagon, Quad, Cloisters, Main Library, Flaxman Gallery and the Wilkins Building. The North Wing, South Wing, Chadwick Building and Pearson Building are also considered part of the main UCL building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
In 1827, a year after the founding of UCL, construction of the main building began on the site of the old Carmarthen Square. At the centrepiece of the building is an ornate dome, which is visible throughout the immediate area. The Octagon was designed by the Architect William Wilkins, who also designed the National Gallery. The original plans by Wilkins called for a U-shaped enclosure around the quad. Funds, however, ran out in 1829 with only the portico and dome finished. Wilkins' original plans were not completed until the 20th century: The Main Building was finally finished in 1985, 158 years since the foundations were laid, with a formal opening ceremony by Queen Elizabeth II of the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5247, -0.1336
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC1E 6BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Nearest railway station
- Euston Square — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
- Official site
- www.ucl.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7864083 (CC0)
- wikipedia: UCL Main Building (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is UCL Main Building?
- UCL Main Building is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC1E 6BT), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is UCL Main Building?
- UCL Main Building — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to UCL Main Building?
- The nearest railway station is Euston Square, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC1E 6BT.
- Is UCL Main Building a listed building?
- UCL Main Building is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is UCL Main Building free to visit?
- Yes, UCL Main Building is free to enter.
- How do I get to UCL Main Building?
- The nearest railway station is Euston Square, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC1E 6BT.