A district of the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Belgravia is located in Central London. It is surrounded by Knightsbridge, Buckingham Palace Road, Pimlico Road and Sloane Street. In contrast to the busy way of life of the surrounding areas with their office blocks and hotels, Belgravia is a district famed for its tranquil atmosphere and calm environment.
Postcodes
Belgravia was named after Belgrave- a village on the Grosvenor family's estate in Leicestershire. At present, the district takes up 400 acres of land, and the postcodes that define it are SW1X, SW1W.
Area history
An interesting fact is that, during the Georgian Period, the houses in Belgrave were made generally on site and had brick facades. Moreover, owing to the influence the Italian style had on the Victorians, the buildings in Belgravia were first covered in stucco and later painted. Modern construction aims to imitate the mews houses style, however, on a different scale. The new houses are gated and offer a more suitable living space to the smaller families of today.
Famous residents
In 1764, at the age of 8, Mozart wrote his first symphony while he was staying in Belgravia's Ebury Street. The whole area is now unofficially known as "The Mozart square" in his honour. Also, the actress Vivien Leigh spent her life at 53 Eaton Square. Her role in Gone with the Wind (1939), that won her an Academy Award, is what made her famous.
Transport Networks
The transportation network offers the travellers the opportunity to go anywhere into the city or even outside the country. Also, there is a wide range of options when choosing the type of transportation: London Tube, train and bus. You have exceptionally good links to the South and South East of the UK if you pick trains leaving Victoria Station, Southern, Southeastern or Gatwick Express.
Underground station
Belgravia is the place where you will find the underground stations Victoria, Green Park and Sloane Square. Also, the four major lines- Victoria, Piccadilly, Circle and District Lines- can be used to easily go to the four corners of London.
Airport Travel
If you go to the Victoria Coach Station, the largest station in London, you can take a bus to destinations within and outside the UK, and to the four airports- Heathrow, Luton, Gatwick and Stansted.
Attractions in Belgravia
Ebury square- a garden located in the centre of Belgravia- might as well be the most beautiful garden you will ever see. Also, if you love shopping, Belgravia can offer you a fun time in shopping area Collonade Place which is located on the southern perimeter of its residential area.
Gardens and Square
The Grosvenor family, which was the most altruistic family in Central London, is today honoured with the Lower and Upper Grosvenor Gardens. In Orange Square, you can find the Statue of Mozart which is the main attraction on the square.
Postcodes
Belgravia was named after Belgrave- a village on the Grosvenor family's estate in Leicestershire. At present, the district takes up 400 acres of land, and the postcodes that define it are SW1X, SW1W.
Area history
An interesting fact is that, during the Georgian Period, the houses in Belgrave were made generally on site and had brick facades. Moreover, owing to the influence the Italian style had on the Victorians, the buildings in Belgravia were first covered in stucco and later painted. Modern construction aims to imitate the mews houses style, however, on a different scale. The new houses are gated and offer a more suitable living space to the smaller families of today.
Famous residents
In 1764, at the age of 8, Mozart wrote his first symphony while he was staying in Belgravia's Ebury Street. The whole area is now unofficially known as "The Mozart square" in his honour. Also, the actress Vivien Leigh spent her life at 53 Eaton Square. Her role in Gone with the Wind (1939), that won her an Academy Award, is what made her famous.
Transport Networks
The transportation network offers the travellers the opportunity to go anywhere into the city or even outside the country. Also, there is a wide range of options when choosing the type of transportation: London Tube, train and bus. You have exceptionally good links to the South and South East of the UK if you pick trains leaving Victoria Station, Southern, Southeastern or Gatwick Express.
Underground station
Belgravia is the place where you will find the underground stations Victoria, Green Park and Sloane Square. Also, the four major lines- Victoria, Piccadilly, Circle and District Lines- can be used to easily go to the four corners of London.
Airport Travel
If you go to the Victoria Coach Station, the largest station in London, you can take a bus to destinations within and outside the UK, and to the four airports- Heathrow, Luton, Gatwick and Stansted.
Attractions in Belgravia
Ebury square- a garden located in the centre of Belgravia- might as well be the most beautiful garden you will ever see. Also, if you love shopping, Belgravia can offer you a fun time in shopping area Collonade Place which is located on the southern perimeter of its residential area.
Gardens and Square
The Grosvenor family, which was the most altruistic family in Central London, is today honoured with the Lower and Upper Grosvenor Gardens. In Orange Square, you can find the Statue of Mozart which is the main attraction on the square.
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