Is the Marble Arch area of London safe?

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1. Is the Marble Arch area of London safe?
2. Where in London is Marble Arch?
3. Was the Marble Arch moved?
4. Can you go up Marble Arch?
5. Is Marble Arch safe at night?
6. Is Edgware Road safe at night?
7. What has happened to Marble Arch?
8. How long will the Marble Arch mound last?
9. Why is Marble Arch closed?
10. What is inside Marble Arch?
11. Is Edgware Road Rough?
12. Is Edgware London safe?
13. Is Edgware Road dodgy?
14. Is Marble Arch still a police station?
15. Why did Marble Arch Mound close?
16. How much did it cost to build Marble Arch mound?
17. Is Marble Arch mound temporary?
18. Is Marble Arch step free?
19. Is Edgware a posh area?
20. Is Edgware expensive?

Is the Marble Arch area of London safe?

Marble Arch is OK. Usual rules about safety in any city apply. The hotel is very smart (had family get together there last year, certainly top end of market), quick stroll to better shops in Oxford St (M&S, Selfridges) & all that Bond St/South Molton St has to offer.

Where in London is Marble Arch?

Hyde Park The Marble Arch is one of the most visited sites in London and is instantly recognisable standing on the corner of one of the Royal Parks, Hyde Park.

Was the Marble Arch moved?

On the move In 1850 Marble Arch was dismantled and moved to its present spot beside Hyde Park's Cumberland Gate. The plan was to make the arch a grand point of entry to the royal park, in time for the Great Exhibition of 1851.

Can you go up Marble Arch?

Creating an experience of the 'great outdoors' right at the centre of the city, the Marble Arch Mound will be experienced through climbing, via a single continuous route to the top.

Is Marble Arch safe at night?

Marble Arch is OK. Usual rules about safety in any city apply. The hotel is very smart (had family get together there last year, certainly top end of market), quick stroll to better shops in Oxford St (M&S, Selfridges) & all that Bond St/South Molton St has to offer.

Is Edgware Road safe at night?

The whole of Edgware Road, top to bottom, will be safe walking in the evenings with kids, but keep them well away from the road if they are small, as the traffic is always heavy and fast.

What has happened to Marble Arch?

It closed in 2016 and was demolished later that same year. The arch also stands close to the former site of the Tyburn gallows (sometimes called "Tyburn Tree"), a place of public execution from 13. In 2021 the Marble Arch Mound, a temporary viewing platform, was opened at the site.

How long will the Marble Arch mound last?

A viewing platform described as "London's worst tourist attraction" will remain free to climb until it closes in January 2022.

Why is Marble Arch closed?

Why has the Marble Arch Mound been closed? In a statement posted on its website , Westminster City Council said it closed the installation because it is 'not yet ready for visitors'. It said: “We are working hard to resolve this over the next few days.” It added: “The Mound is a living building by design.

What is inside Marble Arch?

Three small rooms inside the rebuilt arch were used as a police station from 1851 until at least 1968 (John Betjeman made a programme inside it in 1968 and referred to it as a fully functional police station). It firstly housed the royal constables of the Park and later the Metropolitan Police.

Is Edgware Road Rough?

The whole of Edgware Road, top to bottom, will be safe walking in the evenings with kids, but keep them well away from the road if they are small, as the traffic is always heavy and fast.

Is Edgware London safe?

Safety & Crime Like any London borough, crime does exist in Harrow and Barnet, but their family friendly, suburban neighbourhoods like Edgware have some of the lowest crime rates in London compared to the rest of the Metropolitan Police force area.

Is Edgware Road dodgy?

Re: Is Edgeware Rd a safe neighborhood for families? The whole of Edgware Road, top to bottom, will be safe walking in the evenings with kids, but keep them well away from the road if they are small, as the traffic is always heavy and fast.

Is Marble Arch still a police station?

The short answer is no but it was used by the Metropolitan police for over 50 years. It was never a fully functioning police station, i.e. a place to report crimes, a building with holding cells or interview rooms. ... Marble Arch has been used by the police, however.

Why did Marble Arch Mound close?

Why has the Marble Arch Mound been closed? In a statement posted on its website , Westminster City Council said it closed the installation because it is 'not yet ready for visitors'. It said: “We are working hard to resolve this over the next few days.” It added: “The Mound is a living building by design.

How much did it cost to build Marble Arch mound?

Marble Arch Mound
Opened
Cost	£6 million
Height	25 metres (82 ft)
Technical details

Is Marble Arch mound temporary?

Marble Arch Mound is a temporary installation to offer views over Hyde Park.

Is Marble Arch step free?

Access to the platforms is via a fixed staircase with approximately 120 steps. Customers unable to use the stairs, travelling with luggage or buggies are advised to use Bond Street station which has step-free access and is about 7-10 minutes' walk away.

Is Edgware a posh area?

Edgware was a village until the 1920s, and its long history is still evident in the half-timbered buildings lining its high street. Now, it's an affluent commuter town, popular with families - and it's easy to see why. There is a good supply of semi-detached houses in this area.

Is Edgware expensive?

With an overall average property price of £531,868 in the last 12 months, Edgware is one of the most affordable areas of Barnet (with an overall average price of £741,994) and Harrow (with an average price of £555,816). ...