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Trinity Square EC3 is located in the south of the Square Mile of the City of London, close to Tower Hill and Byward Street. This diverse area is home to offices of financial and insurance companies, shops and restaurants, as well as famous London landmarks. The Tower of London is 50m from Trinity Square. The former headquarters of the Port of London Authority were built in Trinity Square, between 1912-22, to Edwardian designs by Sir Edwin Cooper. Trinity Square is also home to the peaceful Trinity Square Gardens and the stunning Trinity House building.
Trinity House, located at Tower Hill EC3, was built in 1796 and is the headquarters of the Lighthouse Service of England and Wales. Designed by Samuel Wyatt, Trinity House boasts a lavish grand entrance hall with painted ceiling, exclusive artwork and models with a strong maritime influence. A huge ship bell dominates this townhouse, which was completely renovated in 1990. Trinity House, which can be hired for parties or events, holds a total of 120 guests comfortably and provides excellent views of the Tower of London and over Trinity Square itself.
Trinity Square is home to the beautifully landscaped Trinity Square Gardens. Created in 1797, the gardens today house memorials to the Merchant Seamen that died in both world wars and there is also a stone dedicated to the 125 or more people executed at nearby Tower Hill in the past. Trinity Square Gardens were completely restored in 2003 and designed to have interesting trees and plants flourishing throughout the year, for the enjoyment of visitors. The gardens, which are managed jointly between the Corporation of London and the War Graves Commission, received the prestigious Green Flag award in 2006, the national standard for parks and gardens, in recognition of the excellent displays and facilities in place here.
Trinity Square is situated in close proximity to a number of places of interest along the river Thames. These include the historic All Hallows by the Tower church, located 50m from Trinity Square on Byward Street EC3. Also located along the Thames near Trinity House are Custom House (250m) Old Billingsgate Market, a former fish market which is now a major events venue (300m) and St Magnus the Martyr church, redesigned by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London (400m). Visitors can walk along the Thames in this area via Old Billingsgate Walk EC3 or Custom House Walk EC3.
Trinity Square is 50m from one of the sites of the London Metropolitan University, located next to Tower Hill along the Minories. London Metropolitan University has another campus at the northern end of the Minories, towards Aldgate High Street EC3. The impressive Plantation Place office complex, situated on Fenchurch Street EC3, Rood Lane EC3 and Mincing Lane EC3, is 250m from Trinity Square. The London Underwriting Centre is 200m away at 3 Minster Court, Mincing Lane.
Trinity Square is next to Tower Hill Underground Station, on the Circle and District lines. Tower Hill is 150m from Fenchurch Street mainline station, which provides services into East London and Essex. The Tower Gateway Station, which is served by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), is linked to Tower Hill Underground Station. Commuters can reach many destinations on the DLR from Tower Gateway, including Bank, the closest stop to the Bank of England, Mansion House and Royal Exchange.
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The Tower Hotel is just a 5 minute easy walk to Trinity Square. The hotel sits on the north bank of the River Thames at the end of the Tower Bridge. The Tower Hotel offers all the attributes of a modern 4 star hotel. All rooms are air conditioned and for the driver there is a private car park.
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