Belgrave Square
Plaza Grand London garden square housing many embassies
A 19th-century garden square in Belgravia lined with grand terraces and diplomatic residences; visitors pass through for the architecture and to reach nearby museums and shops.
Belgrave Square is a large 19th-century garden square in the Belgravia district of central London, established during the early Victorian expansion of the Grosvenor estate. The square is noted for its grand terraces and diplomatic presence.
Streets of stucco-fronted townhouses surround a rectangular private garden at the centre; the buildings along the square house several embassies and ambassadorial residences. The area is frequently cited for its uniform 19th-century urban design and large private garden space.
The square was laid out during the early 19th century as part of the Grosvenor estate development and remains a high-status residential and diplomatic quarter. Its architecture and layout reflect planned Victorian urban expansion.
Geographically it lies in Belgravia in the City of Westminster, immediately west of Hyde Park and south of Knightsbridge and Piccadilly, within central London.
- Embassies: Many of the buildings around the square are occupied by foreign embassies and diplomatic residences.
- Private garden access: The central private garden is not generally open to the public but can be viewed from the surrounding terraces and pavements.
How to Get to Belgrave Square #
Belgrave Square is in Belgravia, central London. Nearest tube stations include Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly line) and Victoria (Circle, District and Victoria lines), both a 10-15 minute walk away. Multiple bus routes serve nearby Grosvenor Place and Belgravia.
Tips for Visiting Belgrave Square #
- Walk the square's inner gardens to appreciate the varied national embassies' facades and the famous statues.
- Visit early on weekday mornings when the diplomatic gardeners are at work and the square is almost empty.
- Note the memorial benches and plaques - Belgrave Square has small historical memorials that many visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit Belgrave Square #
A central London square best visited in spring or autumn for pleasant walking conditions and fewer tourists.
Weather & Climate near Belgrave Square #
Belgrave Square's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (626 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
