Search for the name, locality, period or a feature of a locality. You'll then be taken to a map showing results.

St John's, Smith Square, Westminster (also known as Burial ground of St John's Church)

Introduction

Mature trees and shrubs are planted within a stone coping, the footings of the former railings, and the garden is now defined with stone bollards. Smith Square, 'an exceptionally well preserved C18th enclave, was laid out by Sir James Smith from c.1715 and has some surviving early C18th terraced houses.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

Tube: Westminster (District, Circle, Jubilee), St James's Park (District, Circle). Bus: 3, 87, C10, 507, 88

Owners

St John's Smith Square

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Smith Square
Key Information

Type

Designed Urban Space

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust