(Photo: Colin Wing)
Open:
Sunday 10:00–18:30
Description:
Fitzroy Square is one of London's finest squares and the only London square designed by Robert Adam. It is named after Charles Fitzroy, 4th Duke of Grafton, who commissioned Adam to design the houses for a new London square in the late 18th century.
Many famous artists, writers and statesmen have lived here. Houses marked by blue plaques include those once occupied by Victorian Prime Minister Lord Salisbury and writers George Bernard Shaw and Virginia Woolf, who both lived at No. 29 at different times.
During the last 40 years the square and garden have been restored, including the circular stone plinth and railings to the original design. More information on the square and its history is available in the booklet for sale.
Activities:
Cream teas and light refreshments served in the afternoon.
Thursday 11th June 2009 at 7.30pm: The Fitzrovia Residents’ Association, in conjunction with the Garden Opera Company, is proud to present a new production sung in English of
The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini In Fitzroy Square Gardens.
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Further detailsEntrance:
North side of Fitzroy Square, off Warren Street
Nearest postcode: W1T 6EF
Sells tickets.
Buses:
Northbound: 10, 24, 29, 73, 134; southbound: 88, C2; westbound: 18, 27, 30.
Stations:
Warren Street, Great Portland Street
Dogs:
Working assistance dogs only
Further information:
Nearby Gardens (click on names for details):
Last updated: 28/09/2009