Elephant and Castle
in Greater London of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.495 and -0.101 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 29' 42" and W -0° 6' 2"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:16 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:37 am and 8:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Discover Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle in Greater London (England) is a place in United Kingdom a little south-east of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Elephant and Castle is now 08:16 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports near Elephant and Castle, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is London City Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Tower of London in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: City of Westminster, City of London, Camberwell, London and Islington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 13%
Air Humidity 87%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

16°C (61 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Lambeth North One

Address
0,1 mi
35 St. Georges Road
SE1 6EW London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 17:00


CITY MARQUE LAMBETH NORTH

Address
0,1 mi
FLAT 1-8 COPPERBOX APARTMENTS 35 ST GEORGES ROAD WATERLOO
SE1 6EW LONDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Marlin Apartments Empire Square

Address
0,6 mi
34 Long LANE
SE1 4Na London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


H10 London Waterloo

Address
0,4 mi
284 - 302 Waterloo Road
SE1 8RQ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel London Blackfriars

Address
0,7 mi
46 Blackfriars Road
SE1 8NZ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton London Bankside

Address
0,7 mi
2-8 Great Suffolk Street
SE1 0UG London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kennington B&B

Address
0,6 mi
103 Kennington Park Road
SE11 4JJ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mercure London Bridge

Address
0,7 mi
71-79 Southwark Street
SE1 0JA LONDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


citizenM London Bankside

Address
0,7 mi
20 LAVINGTON STREET
SE1 0NX London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Days Hotel London- Waterloo

Address
0,5 mi
Kennington Road 54
SE1 7BJ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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The Best London Pubs - An Alternative Guide

Published: April 30, 2012
Length: 32:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Damn Fine Media

An alternative guide to the best pubs and bars to go for a drink in London, England. Whether you're local or visiting on your holidays, we showcase the best real pubs, avoiding those soulless...


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Published: September 05, 2013
Length: 47:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: City Marque

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Published: October 30, 2014
Length: 13:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Long Live Southbank

Coming in at 400 pages, the Long Live Southbank book encapsulates the spirit of the community that has resided under the Queen Elizabeth Hall for 4 decades, as well as the 17 month long campaign.


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Published: December 27, 2013
Length: 23:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ABTA

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Electric Bike Rentals Tour East London and the Docklands

Published: August 02, 2012
Length: 36:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Volt

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Rating: 5 of 5
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Waterloo and City 28 May 1993 a film by Fred IVey

Published: September 16, 2008
Length: 22:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Beulah22

The "Drain" on the last day of the Bulleid designed trains is captured by the camera of railway photographer Fred Ivey. Enjoy! Fred Ivey's YouTube videos can be downloaded at http://www.eavb.co....


Red light jumper gets pulled over at Elephant and Castle

Published: March 05, 2013
Length: 07:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: westcountrytim

A red light jumper gets pulled over at Elephant and Castle.


Otis lifts at Elephant and Castle Station

Published: May 05, 2010
Length: 15:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: benobve

Otis lifts at Elephant and Castle Underground Station http://benobve.110mb.com.


Silly Cyclist - Very near miss at Elephant and Castle

Published: October 09, 2010
Length: 41:54 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: westcountrytim

Elephant and Castle eastern roundabout. I thought the cyclist in blue was going under the wheels of the orange truck. He just got away with it by luck. I though I was going to be dealing...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Metropolitan Tabernacle

The Metropolitan Tabernacle is a large Independent Reformed Baptist church in the Elephant and Castle in London. It was the largest non-conformist church of its day in 1861. The Tabernacle Fellowship have been worshipping together since 1650, soon after the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers. Its first pastor was William Rider, and many notable others have filled the position since, including Benjamin Keach, Dr. John Gill, Dr. John Rippon, and C. H. Spurgeon.

Located at 51.4942, -0.101111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Greek Revival architecture in the United Kingdom, Churches completed in 1861, 19th-century Baptist church buildings, Baptist churches in London, Churches in Southwark, 1650 establishments in England, Religious organizations established in the 1650s, Protestant congregations established in the 17th century

Metro Central Heights

Metro Central Heights is a group of residential buildings in the London Borough of Southwark. It was originally known as Alexander Fleming House, a multi-storey office complex designed by Hungarian-born modernist architect Ernő Goldfinger and constructed in the early 1960s for Arnold Lee of Imry Properties.

Located at 51.4958, -0.09924 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Modernist architecture in the United Kingdom, National government buildings in London, Building biology, Housing in London, Buildings and structures in Southwark, Buildings and structures in London, Ernő Goldfinger buildings

Ministry of Sound

Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, England and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. The Ministry of Sound brand also includes various other products such as dance music compilations and clothing.

Located at 51.4978, -0.0991667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ministry of Sound, British brands, Nightclubs in London, British record labels, Buildings and structures in Southwark, Electronic dance music venues

Skipton House

Skipton House is a high specification office building in Elephant and Castle, Central London. It was built for a Japanese bank and then sold on to accommodate staff of the Department of Health who were moved out of Alexander Fleming House. The project architect was Paul Cayford. Its address is 80 London Road SE1 6LH, next to the Bakerloo Line entrance to Elephant & Castle tube station. It was opened by Virginia Bottomley, who was then Secretary of State for Health, on 15 February 1993.

Located at 51.496, -0.10065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National government buildings in London

Hannibal House

Hannibal House is an icon of 1960s office architecture positioned above the Elephant and Castle shopping centre in Southwark, south London. Until 2005, the building housed various bodies and agencies of the Department of Health, including the Devices section of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (the Medical Devices Agency until April 2003). It achieved some fame in hosting the enquiries into the murders of Stephen Lawrence and Victoria Climbie.

Located at 51.4944, -0.0997 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in London, Buildings and structures in Southwark

South Bank Technopark

South Bank Technopark (aka the Technopark building) at London South Bank University, England, houses the main administration for the university, including the Vice-Chancellor's Office, under the leadership of Prof. Martin Earwicker. The Technopark building was opened in November 1985. It is designed in a modular way, with a floor area of 3,000 m², which can be divided into units from around 19 m² in size.

Located at 51.4968, -0.1019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1987 establishments in the United Kingdom, London South Bank University, Buildings and structures in Southwark, Cultural and educational buildings in London, Science parks in the United Kingdom

Newington Butts

Newington Butts is a former village, now an area of the London Borough of Southwark, that gives its name to a segment of the A3 road running south-west from the Elephant and Castle junction. The road forks left into Kennington Park Road and right into Kennington Lane, leading to Kennington and Vauxhall Bridge respectively. It is popularly believed to take its name from an archery butts, or practice field, but there is no evidence for such activity.

Located at 51.4928, -0.101111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Southwark

Michael Faraday Memorial

The Michael Faraday Memorial is a monument to the Victorian scientist Michael Faraday in Elephant and Castle, London, England. The stainless steel box-shaped structure was designed by Brutalist architect Rodney Gordon in 1959 and built in 1961 on the centre of the northern roundabout of the Elephant and Castle gyratory system. It commemorates Michael Faraday's importance as a scientist and was placed in Elephant and Castle because Faraday's birthplace is nearby in Newington Butts.

Located at 51.495, -0.100556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1961 sculptures, Brutalist architecture in the United Kingdom, Monuments and memorials in London, Grade II listed buildings in London, Buildings and structures in Southwark, Visitor attractions in Southwark, Michael Faraday

The Coronet

The Coronet Theatre is a large live music and night-club venue with a 2,600 capacity located at 28 New Kent Road in Elephant and Castle, London. The historic venue has been operating as an entertainment venue for over 100 years and to this day has managed to retain all of its art deco features. The site was first occupied by the Theatre Royal, built in 1872 and destroyed by fire only six years later.

Located at 51.4948, -0.0989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Music venues in London, Nightclubs in London, Buildings and structures in Southwark, Former cinemas of London, Visitor attractions in Southwark

Perronet House

Perronet House is an 11-storey residential council tower block adjacent to the northern roundabout of the Elephant and Castle, in London.

Located at 51.4958, -0.1019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in London

Bakerloo line extension to Camberwell

The Bakerloo line extension to Camberwell is a proposed extension of the London Underground line to Camberwell in South London from its current terminus at Elephant & Castle. It was due to be built in the late 1940s, but the project was cancelled. In the 21st century the project has been revived in one version or another, but nothing has yet been agreed. Current proposals for extension of the Bakerloo line from Elephant & Castle do not always involve Camberwell.

Located at 51.496, -0.101 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Proposed extensions to the London Underground, Transport in Southwark, Proposed transport projects in London

Ministry of Sound Radio

The Ministry of Sound Radio (MoS) began service as a UK-based radio station operating since 1999. It is now found on the Ministry of Sound website as streaming audio. Current MoS radio's DJs include: X-Press 2, Hed Kandi residents Andy Norman and Krystal Roxx, Markus Schulz, DJ Storm, Hospital Records, Matt Darey, Above and Beyond, Todd Edwards, and Mark Knight.

Located at 51.4975, -0.0994444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Digital only radio stations, Electronica/Chill radio stations, Ministry of Sound, Internet radio in the United Kingdom, 1999 establishments in the United Kingdom, Radio stations established in 1999

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