Bloomsbury Area Guide

Located in Central London, Bloomsbury is recognised mainly as a residential area, although there are plenty of academic buildings that attract visitors namely the University of London headquarters and the British Museum including what used to be the British Library.

Situated in the London Borough of Camden, Bloomsbury was rural until the 1660s but slowly formed into a village known as Bloomsbury Square. This area was developed over time and the famous Bloomsbury Market opened in 1730.

Currently, Bloomsbury is square shaped with High Holborn in the south, Tottenham Court Road in the west, Euston Road to the north and Gray’s Inn to the east.

Bloomsbury is absolutely central and is, therefore, a popular base for both visitors and residents who require easy access to all of the sites.