Victoria Embankment Gardens, Westminster, Westminster, England
Record Id: 3375
Site is open to the public. Opening may be limited, please check Visitor Information for any restrictions.
Brief description of site
These late 19th-century public gardens feature lawns and floral beds, with many statues. Concerts are held during the summer.
Brief history of site
The gardens were laid out when the Thames Embankment was constructed, and opened in 1870.
Location information:
Address: Victoria Embankment Gardens, Villiers Street, Charing Cross, London, WC2N 6NA
Locality: Westminster
Local Authorities:
Greater London; Westminster
Historical County: Middlesex
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 176 | Grid Ref: | TQ304804 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.50749 | Longitude: | -0.1224463 |
Directions:
Embankment and Charing Cross underground stations, and Charing Cross station.
Key information:
Form of site: garden
Current use of site: Ornamental
Site first created: 1870
Main period of development: Late 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 4.5
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