The Historic Howard Staunton Blue Plaque

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're staying near Notting Hill Gate station, exit the station and head southwest on Notting Hill Gate. Continue straight until you reach the roundabout at the junction with Kensington Church Street. Take the second exit onto Kensington Park Road and follow it as it turns into Ladbroke Grove. After a short walk, turn left onto Lansdowne Road. The Howard Staunton Blue Plaque is located at number 117, on your right. This walk should take approximately 20 minutes.

• Bus

  From Notting Hill Gate station, you can take the bus route 28 or 31. Board the bus heading towards 'Willesden' or 'Hackney'. After about 10 minutes, get off at the 'Lansdowne Road' stop. From there, it's just a short walk: head slightly back in the direction the bus came from, and you will find the plaque at number 117 Lansdowne Road. Please note that a single bus fare in London is £1.65, which can be paid with an Oyster card or contactless payment.

• Tube

  If you are near the Westbourne Park tube station, take the Circle Line towards Edgware Road. Get off at the next stop, which is Notting Hill Gate. From there, follow the walking directions provided above to reach the plaque. This journey takes about 5 minutes on the Tube, plus the 20-minute walk.

• Cycling

  If you have access to a cycle hire bike (Boris Bike), you can pick one up from any nearby docking station in Notting Hill. Cycle east on Westbourne Grove, then turn left onto Ladbroke Grove. Continue until you reach Lansdowne Road, then turn right. The blue plaque will be at 117 Lansdowne Road. Hiring a bike costs £2 for the day, plus additional charges for usage over 30 minutes.