Welcome to Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury is a vibrant and culturally rich neighborhood located in the heart of Greater London. It is known for its beautiful Georgian architecture, leafy squares, and world-renowned museums. The British Museum, which houses some of the most significant artifacts from around the world, is located in Bloomsbury. The neighborhood is also home to the University of London, which is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the world. Bloomsbury is a hub of intellectual activity, and it attracts students, scholars, and researchers from all over the world.

Bloomsbury is also a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the rich history and culture of London. The neighborhood is home to many historic landmarks, including the British Library, the Charles Dickens Museum, and the Foundling Museum. Visitors can also explore the many independent bookshops, cafes, and restaurants that line the streets of Bloomsbury. The neighborhood has a unique charm and character that sets it apart from other areas of London.

Finally, Bloomsbury is a diverse and inclusive neighborhood that celebrates its multicultural heritage. It is home to a vibrant community of artists, writers, and musicians who contribute to the neighborhood's creative energy. Bloomsbury is also known for its LGBTQ+ community, and it has a long history of activism and social justice. The neighborhood is a welcoming and inclusive place where people from all walks of life can come together to celebrate their differences and share their passions.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12°C

Feels Like: 9.7°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School Details
The Mary Ward Centre (Ae Centre)
Further Education
Ages:16-99
Head Teacher
Mr Patrick Freestone
42 - 43 Queen Square
Camden
London
WC1N 3AQ
2072696000
Guildhouse School
Other Independent School
Ages:15-24
Head Teacher
Dr Craig Wilson
43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place
London
WC1A 2RA
2078411580
School Website
Childrens Hospital School At Gt Ormond Street And Uch
Foundation Special School
Ages:4-16
Head Teacher
Ms Jayne Franklin
Great Ormond Street
Camden
London
Greater London
WC1N 3JH
02078138269
School Website
University Of London
Higher Education Institutions
Head Teacher
Professor Wendy Thomson
Senate House
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HU
2076368000
School Website
St Josephs Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Emma O'reilly
Macklin Street
Camden
Covent Garden
London
Greater London
WC2B 5NA
02072427712
School Website
St George The Martyr Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Harvey Webb
John's Mews
Camden
London
Greater London
WC1N 2NX
02074055640
School Website
School Of Oriental And African Studies
Higher Education Institutions
Head Teacher
Rt Hon The Lady Amos Of Brondesbury In The London Borough Of Brent
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London
WC1H 0XG
2076372388
School Website
University Of The Arts London
Higher Education Institutions
Head Teacher
Sir Nigel Carrington
272 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7EY
2075146000
School Website
Ecole Jeannine Manuel
Other Independent School
Ages:3-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Pauline Prevot
43-45 Bedford Square
Bloomsbury
London
WC1B 3DN
2038295974
School Website
London School Of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Higher Education Institutions
Head Teacher
Professor Peter Piot
Keppel Street
London
WC1E 7HT
2076368636
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tottenham Court Road
Oxford Street, London, Greater London, W1D 2DH
0.45 Miles
London Euston
Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT
0.72 Miles
London King's Cross
Euston Road, London, Greater London, N1 9AL
0.72 Miles
Farringdon
Cowcross Street, Farringdon, Greater London, EC1M 6BY
0.78 Miles
London St Pancras International
Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP
0.78 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Airportways Worldwide
056 0156 6725
4 Bloomsbury Place, London, Greater London, WC1A 2QA
0.09 Miles
London Car Rental
020 7099 2093
155 Southampton Row, London, Greater London, WC1B 5AR
0.10 Miles
London-Taxicab
07876 687905
Flat 2, London, Greater London, WC2B 5EL
0.27 Miles
Diamond Carriages Ltd
020 7405 9191
42 Theobald's Road, London, Greater London, WC1X 8NW
0.29 Miles
Central Executive Cars
020 7637 5432
40 Great Russell Street, London, Greater London, WC1B 3PH
0.30 Miles
Airport Transfers
020 7637 5599
40 Great Russell Street, London, Greater London, WC1B 3PH
0.30 Miles
Covent Garden Cars
020 7240 1040
234A Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Greater London, WC2H 8EG
0.31 Miles
Centrepoint Cars
020 7379 1555
234A Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Greater London, WC2H 8EG
0.31 Miles
Chauffeurs Uk
020 8404 2356
18 Hand Court, London, Greater London, WC1V 6JF
0.32 Miles
Gray's Inn Cars
020 7713 6520
150 Gray's Inn Road, London, Greater London, WC1X 8AX
0.36 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Southampton Row (O/S 75) (L)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Southampton Row (O/S 75) (R)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Bloomsbury Square (Bedford Pl) (L)
Collection Today available until:18:30
Weekday Last Collection:18:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Bloomsbury Square (Bedford Pl) (R)
Collection Today available until:18:30
Weekday Last Collection:18:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Queen Square (L)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Square (R)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Place (Russell Sq) (R)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Place (Russell Sq) (L)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southampton Row (O/S 25) Nr Sicilian Ave (R)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Southampton Row (O/S 25) Nr Sicilian Ave (L)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Red Lion Square (Old North St) (R)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Red Lion Square (Old North St) (L)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grenville Street (Guilford St) (R)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grenville Street (Guilford St) (L)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Holborn/So'ton Place Bb
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
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    Local GP Practices

    GP Practice Details
    Museum Practice
    020 74052739
    The Museum Practice
    58 Great Russell Street
    London
    WC1B 3BA
    Holborn Medical Centre
    020 30770044
    The Holborn Medical Ctr.
    64-66 Lamb's Conduit St.
    Holborn
    London
    WC1N 3NA
    South Camden Pcn - Eas
    020 74213500
    Holborn Medical Centre
    64-66 Lamb's Conduit St
    London
    WC1N 3NA
    Brunswick Medical Centre Uhpc
    020 78373057
    39 Brunswick Centre
    London
    WC1N 1AF
    Gower Street Practice
    020 76367628
    Gower Street Practice
    20 Gower Street
    London
    WC1E 6DP
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    Local Stores

    London - 39-43 Grays Inn Road
    39-43 Grays Inn Road
    London
    Greater London
    WC1X 8PR
    02072 428638
    Store Website
    0.40 miles
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    SPAR - Lambs Conduit Street
    72 - 78 Lambs Conduit Street
    London
    WC1N 3LP
    02074 301827
    Store Website
    0.2 miles
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    Local Vetinary Surgeries

    Home Vets Central London
    7 - 8 Little Turnstile
    Holborn
    London
    WC1V 7DX
    0203 468 6282
    contact@homevetslondon.com
    Website
    0.26 miles
    Animals Treated
    Cats

    Dogs

    Small Mammals

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    Medivet Bloomsbury
    45 Grays Inn Road
    London
    WC1X 8PP
    0203 8241251
    bloomsbury@medivet.co.uk
    Website
    0.39 miles
    Amenities
    Disabled public access

    Referrals only
    Animals Treated
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    Dogs

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    Amwell Veterinary Practice
    Amwell Veterinary Surgery
    52 Amwell Street
    Clerkenwell
    London
    EC1R 1XS
    020 7833 1320
    amwellvets@gmail.com
    Website
    0.83 miles
    Amenities
    Open at weekends

    Disabled public access

    Animals Treated
    Birds

    Cats

    Dogs

    Small Mammals

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    Medivet Clerkenwell
    15 Clerkenwell Road
    London
    EC1M 5PA
    020 7017 8950
    24hour.clerkenwell@medivet.co.uk

    Website
    1.05 miles
    Amenities
    Open at weekends

    Disabled public access

    Animals Treated
    Cats

    Dogs

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    Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital
    Royal Veterinary College
    Royal College Street
    London
    NW1 0TU
    020 7387 8134
    beaumont@rvc.ac.uk
    Website
    1.23 miles
    Amenities
    Open at weekends

    Disabled public access

    Animals Treated
    Birds

    Cats

    Dogs

    Exotic/Wild

    Poultry

    Small Mammals

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    Snoots Vet Islington
    Ground Floor Lock Up Shop
    6 Camden Walk
    Islington
    London
    N1 8DY
    Website
    1.36 miles
    Animals Treated
    Cats

    Dogs

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    Local Dog Walks

    Regents Canal
    Very Lovely For London Walk However Can Get Busy During Rush Hour With Bikes So Best Avoid These Times. I Say Early Morning Or Mid Afternoon.
    Regent'S Canal
    Lancashire
    1.24 miles

    Location
    what3words
    pest.harsh.flute
    Primrose Hill
    Hilly Walk In Primrose Hill Park, There Are Nearby Shops, Pubs And Pet Store On Regents Park Road. Take The Exit Where Regents Park Road And Primrose Hill Road Intersects. Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead Though Be Aware It Can Get Very Crowded On A Hot Summers Day. Nice Children's Playground Also In The Park.
    2 Albert Terrace
    London
    Lancashire
    NW1 7SU
    1.82 miles

    London, Nw1 7Su
    Location
    what3words
    ladder.face.slam
    Haggerston Park Hackney
    Nice Park To Take The Dog On A Stroll Round, Situated In Hackney. Hackney City Farm In Located Next To The Park. Pleasant Walks Through Shaded Areas Wooded Areas And Open Grass Parks. Not Sure How Easy It Would Be To Park Around Here. There Were Several Entrances, And A Playground Inside For Kids. Quite A Few Other Dog Walkers.
    Queensbridge Rd
    Lancashire
    2.46 miles

    Location
    what3words
    vision.gossip.inches
    Hampstead Heath
    A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These.
    Lancashire
    NW5 1NB
    2.80 miles

    Located Just Four Miles From Trafalgar Square.
    Battersea Park
    A Short, Circular Walk In Battersea Park. Battersea Park Is A Large Victorian Park, Built Between 1854 And 1870. It Has A Riverside Promenade, A Large Lake, And Many Notable Trees And Ecological Areas.
    Lancashire
    SW11 4BE
    3.15 miles

    Battersea Park Is On The South Side Of The River Thames, Between Albert Bridge And Chelsea Bridge.
    Victoria Park
    A Short, Circular Walk In London's Victoria Park. The City's Oldest Public Park Is A Broad Green Space For You And Your Dog To Enjoy.
    Lancashire
    E9 7DE
    3.60 miles

    Heading East Out Of London.
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    Weather Forecast

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