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The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
5 km · about 10 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Balham works well as a base: 6km from Westminster Abbey.
Balham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 14,751, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Balham sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balham to your route.
Balham () is an area in south-west London, England, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, with small parts extending into the neighbouring London Borough of Lambeth. It has been settled since Saxon times and appears in the Domesday Book as Belgeham.
The area saw significant development following the opening of BalhamRead more
railway station in 1856. During World War II, Balham Underground station suffered heavy damage from air raids, killing around 64 people. In 1974, a bomb planted by the Provisional IRA exploded near government buildings in the area.
Balham is between four south London commons. The town centre features a variety of bars, restaurants, and shops, and the area is economically and culturally diverse. The Polish, Irish, Portuguese, Somali, Pakistani, and Brazilian communities are well-represented in Balham.
Notable landmarks in the area include the Bedford, a pub venue for live music and comedy, the distinctive Art Deco-designed Du Cane Court, and the Oak Lodge School for deaf children. Balham has its own library and leisure centre and was the site of the UK's first pedestrian diagonal X-crossing. Balham station serves as an interchange between National Rail and London Underground services.
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Balham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4496 latitude, -0.1510 longitude.
Balham has a population of approximately 14,751 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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London's iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a symbol of British parliamentary democracy.
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The official London residence of the British monarch, famous for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
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