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Bloomsbury Square

This garden square was established by Lord Southampton in 1665 and is the oldest square in London. It was opened to the public in the 1950s. The square is surrounded by a number of beautiful 18th- and 19th-century buildings and terraces.

Address: Bloomsbury Sq, WC1A 2LS
Getting there: Holborn / Russell Square
Hours: Dusk-dawn
Price: Free
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