Kennington London Map

About Kennington

Kennington, a borough of London's Lambeth district, breathes with a quiet dignity, its streets hinting at a past both grand and humble. It lies 2.7 km south-south-east of City of Westminster (from City of Westminster: bearing 152°T, OS grid TQ 314 773). The area's wide, tree-lined avenues, often catching the soft afternoon light, suggest a Victorian aspiration for spaciousness, a deliberate departure from the denser heart of the city. Kennington Park, a verdant expanse, offers a breath of open air, its pathways frequented by those seeking a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the urban hum. The architecture here ranges from elegant Georgian terraces, their brickwork glowing warmly in the sun, to more functional post-war buildings, a testament to Kennington's enduring evolution. The presence of the Oval cricket ground imbues Kennington with a certain sporting spirit, a place where summer afternoons can resonate with the distant cheer of a crowd. Indeed, Kennington feels like a district that has absorbed the city's pulse yet retained its own gentle, unhurried rhythm.

About This Kennington Map Page

Explore Kennington, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.479908, -0.108155. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.