City of Westminster

Golden Square Gardens

Golden Square Gardens

Welcome to Golden Square Gardens

During the summer months the square and the benches placed around the square are usually full of people sitting having their lunches and catching up on gossip.

This garden is managed by the City of Westminster's Parks Service. To contact the service please click on this link

Location

Golden Square, London W1R 3AD. Lying to the north of Piccadilly Circus formerly known as the Gelding Square.

Tube

The nearest tube station is Piccadilly Circus which is served by the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines.

Buses

The nearest bus routes are those that serve Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus.

Please visit Transport for London's journey planner for more detailed information about public transport in the area.

Facilities
  • Ornamental Lawns, Bedding and shrubs. Paved areas
  • Donated benches
  • Statues and Monuments
History

Probably laid down according to plans by Sir Christopher Wren, this west London square was brought into being from the 1670s onwards. The central statue is one of only two public statues of George II in the capital. The garden was originally known as Goldring Square.

Location map for Golden Square Gardens
Location map for Golden Square Gardens

 

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