Open · since 1900
Why is it called Lancaster Gate?
Central
Where the name comes from
Named after Lancaster Gate, an entrance to Kensington Gardens on Bayswater Road near which it stands. The gate was named in honour of Queen Victoria as Duke of Lancaster.
Where it is
See Lancaster Gate on the interactive map, 1863 to today
Next stations
- Central Marble Arch
- Central Queensway
At a glance
- Opened
- 1900
- Status
- Open
- Line
- Central
- Fare zone
- 1
- Local authority
- City of Westminster
- Earlier names
- Westbourne: proposed before opening
Sources
Station list and dates: Wikipedia’s lists of London Underground stations, citing Douglas Rose and Cyril Harris. Line routes Powered by TfL Open Data.
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