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)
- Hyde Park (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)
- Trafalgar Square (3.2 mi/5.2 km away)
- Piccadilly Circus (3.2 mi/5.2 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)
- Tower of London (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
- Westminster Abbey (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Kensington High Street (2.9 mi/4.6 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)