Woburn Square WC1

Open:

Saturday 10:00–16:00

Description:

Described as late as 1950 as the most perfect of the smaller Bloomsbury squares. Immediately south of Gordon Square, and contemporary with it, Woburn Square originally extended further south but now forms part of the university campus.

Named after the Duke of Bedford’s seat, Woburn Abbey, the square was originally surrounded by Georgian houses built in 1828 by James Sim.

Woburn Square, along with Gordon Square, has been restored to its original glory with the aid of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, as well as other third-party and internal funding.

Activities:

Children’s play area, summerhouse.

Entrance:

New south entrance from University Campus / Jubilee Walkway

Buses:

59, 68, 91, 168 + 7, 10, 18, 24, 29, 30, 73, 134, 188.

Stations:

Russell Square, Goodge Street

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

• Street Map (in new window)
• Garden's web site (in new window)