Victoria Square — Attraction in London

Victoria Square is a small, perfectly kept residential square… and entirely private. Framed by grand, stucco-fronted houses and centred around a statue of Queen Victoria, the square looks immaculate through the railings, permanently locked, as far as I can tell. I’ve certainly never seen it open to the public. Unless you live in one of the surrounding properties (or know someone who does), this space remains off-limits, like so many other central London gardens. That said, it’s a small space, so there isn’t much lost behind the fence. More of a visual curiosity than a hidden gem. I’ll be honest - there’s not much to “do” here. But if you're like me, it’s worth a walk-by if you're interested in London’s quiet layers of visibility and invisibility, where even a green square in the heart of the city can be polished, pristine … and just out of reach. Worth noting: at the end of the square, you’ll find the Goring Hotel, home to the Michelin-starred 'Dining Room', which I wholeheartedly recommend (though fair warning, it’s not a casual...

Such a nice place to take photos, have a break. It's also quite quiet.The main road is only about 40 to 50 metres sway but you would never guess this...

There is so much imperialism and triumphalism associated with Victoria. The statue here is so refreshing. Victoria as a young person, a...