1Neighborhoods
Built in the early 19th century by property developer Thomas Cubitt for the aristocracy, Belgravia remains one of the wealthiest addresses in the world, its cream-coloured stucco terraces arranged around Belgrave Square and a network of smaller garden squares. Many of the grand houses are now embassies or the London bases of the very rich, which keeps the streets notably hushed compared to almost anywhere else in central London.
Eaton Square and Chester Square continue the pattern of manicured private gardens behind black iron railings. Mews streets tucked behind the main terraces, once stables, now hold some of the area's most charming cottages.
✨ Reasons to go
- 1Belgravia was developed in the early 19th century by builder Thomas Cubitt for the aristocracy
- 2Many of the grand stucco terraces now serve as embassies or private residences for the ultra-wealthy
- 3Mews streets behind the main terraces were originally stables, now converted into small cottages
💡 Good to know
- 1Walk Belgrave Square and Eaton Square for the full stucco-terrace effect
- 2peek into the mews streets behind the main roads for a different scale
- 3visit in daytime, as the area is very quiet after dark.
⏱️ Typical visit
1h15
🕰️ Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
🚶 Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
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