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Home to The British Museum, The Foundling Museum and many other landmarks, Bloomsbury is an area of great cultural significance, and The Goodenough on Mecklenburgh Square in central London offers close proximity to the area’s most remarkable points of interest. We’ve listed some of our favourite attractions below; please let us know if you’d like more information.

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The Brunswick Centre

Less than a five-minute walk from our hotel, this shopping and entertainment complex includes an arthouse cinema, 10 different restaurants, a supermarket and a variety of interesting shops.

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The British Museum

Established over 250 years ago, The British Museum hosts over 13 million global artefacts, spanning from the ancient era to the present day. The museum is particularly well known for its collection of Egyptian antiquities, which is the largest in the world.

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British Library

Once part of The British Museum, The British Library is now its own separate entity, and offers a collection of over 170 million items, including 14 million books. It is the United Kingdom’s official national library, and a major centre of research for scholars worldwide.

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The Foundling Museum

Discover the history of The Foundling Hospital – the UK’s first-ever charity, dedicated to caring for abandoned children – at this museum, which also features a highly regarded art collection. The Foundling Museum is roughly 300 metres from our doors.

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West End Theatres

Located within the West End of the city, Theatreland is one of London’s most popular attractions, and is home to over three dozen theatres. Performances range from musicals to dance, drama and everything in between.

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Transport Links

Russell Square Underground Station - 5 minutes
King's Cross Underground and National Rail - 10 minutes
Holborn Underground - 10 minutes
Farringdon Underground (Cross Link) - <15 minutes
St Pancras Eurostar - <15 minutes

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Educational Institutions

UCL - 5 - 15 minutes
Birkbeck - 10 minutes
Institute of Education - 10 minutes
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine - 10 minutes
SOAS - 10 minutes
University of London Senate House - 10 minutes
City University - 15 minutes
Courtauld Institute - 15 minutes
King's College -15 minutes
LSE - 15 minutes
University of Westminster - 15 minutes

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Places of Interest

The Brunswick Shopping Centre - 3 minutes
Coram's Fields (families only)    3 minutes
Renoir Cinema - 5 minutes
King's Place - <10 minutes
The British Library - <10 minutes
The British Museum - <10 minutes
Covent Garden - 15 minutes
St Paul's Cathedral - 15 minutes
Tottenham Court Road - 15 minutes
Barbican Centre - 15 - 20 minutes
National Gallery - 15 - 20 minutes
National Portrait Gallery - 15 - 20 minutes
Royal National Theatre - 15 - 20 minutes
Sadler's Wells Theatre - 15 - 20 minutes
Camden Market - 15 - 20 minutes
Oxford, Regent and Carnaby Streets - 15 - 20 minutes
Trafalgar Square - 15 - 20 minutes

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