What's Shaftesbury Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, consider Shaftesbury. Take time to see the sights like Battersea Arts Centre while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Buckingham Palace and Big Ben.
How to Get to Shaftesbury
Flying to:
- London City Airport (LCY), 9.3 mi (15 km) from Shaftesbury
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Shaftesbury
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Shaftesbury
Things to See and Do in and around Shaftesbury
Things to See near Shaftesbury:
- Buckingham Palace (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
- Big Ben (2.8 mi/4.6 km away)
- Trafalgar Square (3.2 mi/5.2 km away)
- Piccadilly Circus (3.2 mi/5.2 km away)
- London Bridge (4.2 mi/6.8 km away)
Things to Do near Shaftesbury:
- Battersea Arts Centre (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
- London Eye (3.1 mi/5 km away)
- The British Museum (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)
- Tower of London (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
- Royal Albert Hall (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit London?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 63°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 42°F)
- Rainiest months: October, August, June, November (average 3 inches of rainfall)