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Lambeth (/ ˈ l æ m b ə θ /) is a district in South London, England, in the London Borough of Lambeth. Lambeth was an ancient parish in the county of Surrey. It is situated 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Charing Cross, across the river from Westminster Palace. The population of the London Borough of Lambeth was 303,086 in 2011.
Lambeth (/ ˈ l æ m b ə θ / ⓘ) is a London borough in South London, England, which forms part of Inner London. Its name was recorded in 1062 as Lambehitha ("landing place for lambs") and in 1255 as Lambeth.
Jun 12, 2024 · Lambeth, inner borough of London, part of the historic county of Surrey, extending southward from the River Thames. It includes the districts of (roughly north to south) Lambeth, Vauxhall, Kennington, South Lambeth, Stockwell, and Brixton and large parts of Clapham, Balham, Streatham, and Norwood.
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60. Things to do in the London Borough of Lambeth. Stretching from the River Thames down to Streatham, this area of south London is culturally-rich. Lambeth includes the nightclubs of Vauxhall, the diversity of Brixton down to the leafy suburb of West Norwood.
- London Dungeon. More or less a tourist trap, the London Dungeon is still worth it for its opportunity to let you delve into the goriest and most terrifying moments in the city’s history.
- Lambeth Palace. Lambeth Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Church of England’s highest position (not counting the Queen who is the head of the church).
- London Eye. While this has been included in plenty of top ten lists before, the London Eye still merits a spot when talking about Lambeth. This Thames-based attraction offers a unique chance to see the city as your spin around the cantilevered observation wheel.
- Garden Museum. Once known as the Museum of Garden History, this often-overlooked London museum is dedicated to all things that grow and the development of gardens over the centuries.
Lambeth is a district in South London, England, in the London Borough of Lambeth. Lambeth was an ancient parish in the county of Surrey. It is situated 1 mile south of Charing Cross, across the river from Westminster Palace. Map. Directions.
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Lambeth is a borough of inner south-west London. Here is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace, St. Thomas's Hospital and County Hall. Lambeth includes the districts of Kennington (the location of the Imperial War Museum and The Oval Cricket Ground) and Brixton, known for its Black British culture and nightlife.
