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Marylebone, London W1 & NW1
Marylebone is a central London district adjacent to Regent’s Park, 2 miles north of the River Thames. This prime London location is part of the West End and is bordered by Oxford Street to the south and Edgware Road to the west.
Set within walking distance of London’s most important railway hubs and government institutions Marylebone became a fashionable place to live in the 18th century. Today, the area is still one of the most sought-after London districts with a strong cosmopolitan residential character and well-preserved 18th-century architecture.
Marylebone has its own vibrant village along Marylebone High Street, a world-class concert hall and a gallery, and a remarkable lineup of up-market restaurants. it is home to many listed buildings, square gardens, and the large Portland Estate conservation area.
History
The area of Marylebone was once part of the ancient Forest of Middlesex. Marshland, woodland, and growing fields dominated the area until the middle of the 18th century. The conversion of agricultural land to residential use started after Marylebone Road was constructed in 1757. The road provided a direct traffic link to the City avoiding the West End.
Portland Estate was one of the earliest and biggest freeholds that would determine the future streetscape of Marylebone. The Estate laid down streets and square grids filled with houses built by various private developers. A great deal of the original village layout survives today in Marylebone with a Georgian terrace and later mews houses remaining the dominant architectural elements.
Large 19th and 20th-century mansion blocks were introduced along Oxford Street, Baker Street, George Street, Blandford Street and Portland Square. At the same time, several Georgian buildings were converted for commercial tenants, raising the number of mixed-use premises in the area. The south border of Marylebone became popular with central London retailers who benefited from the development of large shopping premises along Oxford Street.
Culture and Entertainment
Wallace Collection is one of the most visited local art museums occupying the Grade II-listed Hertford House located on the northern side of historic Manchester Square. The museum has an astonishing collection of paintings, furniture, and decorative objects. The painting collection includes Titian, Velázquez, Fragonard, Gainsborough, and Reynolds. Amongst the most visited paintings are Franz Hals's Laughing Cavalier and Fragonard's The Swing. There is also a fabulous collection of 18th-century French paintings, furniture, and ornamental works of art.
Royal Academy of Music is located on Marylebone Road, close to a Regent’s Park entrance. It has a regular weekly music program with masterclasses from the world’s leading performers and students.
Marylebone is home to BBC’s headquarters, Broadcasting House located on Portland Place and Langham Place.
Wigmore Hall is a famous concert hall with a rich chamber and instrumental music program.
Madame Tussauds on Marylebone Road is one of the top London tourist attractions offering a close-up view of over 150 lifelike celebrities moulded in wax.
The Sherlock Holmes Museum is set close to Baker Street Station and is dedicated to the Victorian detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Marylebone is known for its well-organized Summer Festivals with music, outdoor cinema, fashion, artisan products, street food, and health and wellbeing offerings. Marylebone Music Festival is a local seasonal event involving the residents. The Marylebone community supports various charities and is actively fundraising for various conservation organisations such as the nearby Zoological Society London.
St Marylebone Parish Church is a historic, nearly 900-year-old place of worship open to ‘people from all over the worlds and of all ages, journeying together in faith and hope and love.’ St Marylebone Festival is a yearlong program of various events organized by the church, all celebrating the cultural heritage of Marylebone.
The village is a must-visit London location for its gorgeous seasonal streetlights and decorations attracting lively crowds of visitors throughout the festive months and Christmas.
Shopping
Marylebone High Street is a long, charming thoroughfare running through the heart of the district. It attracts locals and many visitors throughout the year with an attractive lineup of traditional front shops displaying everyday and luxury food, interior design, and fashion brands.
Marylebone Farmer’s Market has taken place Every Sunday, since 2003 and is located moments from the Marylebone High Street. The market has contributed to a rare, buzzing Sunday social scene in the heart of the capital and is one of London’s oldest street farmers markets and best places to buy seasonal food.
The list of other local favourites includes the iconic Daunt Books, The Conran Shop, and La Fromageries on Moxton Street.
Oxford Street is one of Europe’s busiest streets visited by over 9 million tourists every year, with over 300 shops including the prominent Selfridges and John Lewis.
Transport, Travel Zone 1
Set in London Travel Zone 1, Marylebone has access to two important central London thoroughfares: Marylebone Road and Oxford Street.
Marylebone Road links to Westway & A40 which connects London with Oxford, Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Wales.
Marylebone Underground Station runs Bakerloo line trains north to Harrow and south to Elephant and Castle. Great Portland Street Station is serviced by Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan line trains. A short distance away is Baker Street Station with access to Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee, and Metropolitan Line services. Southern parts of the district have access to two London Underground stations: Marble Arch (Central) and Bond Street (Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth line).
Marylebone Railway Station connects London to Birmingham, Banbury, Bicester, High Wycombe, Gerrards Cross, Stratford-upon-Avon and Kidderminster.
Developments
Bryanston Street
Cosway Street
Regent’s Crescent
Council:
The City of Westminster
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