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The epitome of Bloomsbury’s individual spirit is encapsulated in a small high street called Lamb’s Conduit street. Home to many independent restaurants and shops, there is a distinct character to the street. Brilliant for a good meal or a tipple.

This individual spirit continues on Store street, where Hurford Salvi Carr have been operating since 2007, successfully selling and renting some of the finest Bloomsbury properties in WC1. There are a number of independent restaurants and artistic stores on the street.

Once a year Store Street hosts the Store Street Festival that is an exciting themed street festival that is part of the larger annual Bloomsbury Festival that celebrates the best of Bloomsbury’s historic and current culture. Hurford Salvi Carr have been sponsoring the festival for many years.

The renovated Brunswick center offers Bloomsbury’s residents all the amenities it needs, with numerous restaurants, a large Waitrose and the Curzon cinema.

Squares and Gardens

We are blessed with some of London’s best public, private squares and green spaces. Russell square is the largest in the area it has bountiful trees, fountains, popular with visitors and residents alike.

Bloomsbury also has a large children’s only park, including farm animals and play area. Coram fields is much loved by families living in the area, it hosts events all year round, such as festivals and cinema nights for residents to enjoy.

There are also a number of private squares in Bloomsbury, that local residents can enjoy. Notably Bedford Square that dates back to 1775.

Gray’s Inn gardens that are admiringly known as ‘The walks’ have great historical significance as the current layout was designed by Sir Francis Bacon in the 17th Century. At nearly 6 acres these gardens are some of the largest privately owned in the city.

The area is also home to Lincoln's Inn Fields, London's largest garden Square which dates to the 1630's, designed by the first significant English architect, Inigo Jones. He was responsible in introducing classical architecture of Italian Renaissance, designing Banqueting House in the palace of Whitehall as well as being commissioned by the Earl of Bedford for the layout of Covent Garden which was the first regularly planned square in London.

Roads and Streets

Bloomsbury’s is outlined by four major roads. To the North we have the Euston Road, to the South Theobalds road, East Grays Inn Road and the West Tottenham Court Road.

Tottenham Court Road famed for its furniture shops is home to the Heals store which has been operating on the Street since 1840’s, cementing itself as one of London’s most prestigious furniture and home ware stores, whilst Habitat’s flagship store opened in 1966. The street is undergoing an exciting transformation attracting numerous retail options and is becoming further pedestrianized, mirroring the changes of Oxford Street.

Grays Inn road (A5200) is an important connecting road for Bloomsbury as it links Kings Cross St Pancras’s International rail network to the law court of Grays Inn.

John Street which leads into Doughty Street is one of the most majestic examples of Georgian architecture in London, which in recent years has seen many houses reverting from commercial use to substantial residential homes.

Universities and Colleges

Bloomsbury’s collection of educational institutions is second to none. It is home to University College London that is one of the world finest universities. It has over 35,000 students and is in the worlds top 10 universities for 2019.

Bloomsbury is also home to Birkbeck college, SOAS, University of Law, London school of Hygiene and Tropical medicine, the Architectural Association and the famous drama and performing arts school RADA.

Schools

There are a number of schools in the area, notably the Argyle primary school and The St George the martyr church of England primary school.

A fairly new addition to the area is the Ecole Jeannie Manuel school, currently a primary school based on Bedford Square, this International school is the sister school to its Parisian namesake that has been ranked first among the French lycées for the past seven years. This school is becoming very popular with families, so much so that families are moving to Bloomsbury for their children’s education. The Jeannie Manuel school is opening a secondary school on Bedford Square in the near future that will carry on this high level of excellence.

Hospitals

One of central London’s largest hospitals University college London hospital is located between Gower streets and Tottenham Court Road. It is renowned for its research facilities and training of NHS doctors, nurses and health care assistances.

Bloomsbury is also home to The Great Ormond street hospital. That specializes in the treatment of children, world renowned for its works and research. Families from all over the globe travel here for the very best treatment for their children.

Tube and Stations

Bloomsbury’s transportation links are great for travel across the City, the rest of the UK and even Europe.

London’s Kings Cross St Pancras is a major Mainline Station as well as the largest Underground interchange in London with access to the Circle, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines. It is also home to International Eurostar connecting London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.

Euston station to the north of Bloomsbury connects London to the Northern cities and further afield. There are also a number of underground stations at Russell Square, Euston Square, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road offering access to West London, The City and Canary Wharf. The new Cross rail Elizabeth line is predicted to open in 2021 operating from Tottenham Court Road which will give direct access to Heathrow International Airport.