Open:

Saturday 09:00–17:00

Description:

Created in the 1820s by master builder Thomas Cubitt, the square has flowerbeds, is leafy and shaded by fine, mature London plane trees. It was formerly part of the estate of the Dukes of Bedford and is one of Bloomsbury's most historic places. It has literary associations and Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf once lived here. However, today its links include organisations promoting international peace. In an area of outstanding architectural features and many listed buildings, the square is also easily accessible from the mainline railway stations Kings Cross, Euston and St Pancras.

Activities:

Friends of Tavistock Square available for local information and guided tours of the garden’s most interesting features. Children’s art competition. Asian dance at 2.30pm.

Entrance:

All sides.
Nearest postcode: WC1H 9LD
Sells tickets.

Buses:

59, 68, 91, 168

Stations:

Russell Square, Euston

Access:

Steps only on south side.

Dogs:

Dogs on leads

Further information:

• Street Map
• Map of nearby gardens
• Printable version