Thurloe Square, Garden square in South Kensington, London, United Kingdom.
Thurloe Square is a garden square in South Kensington featuring a private central garden surrounded by Grade II listed Victorian townhouses. The terraced properties face the Victoria and Albert Museum across Thurloe Place.
George Basevi designed and developed the square starting in 1840 in partnership with the Alexander family as a private residential community. The project emerged as South Kensington was becoming a center for museums and cultural institutions.
The Kazakhstan Embassy occupies number 33, a residence once owned by Sir Henry Cole, the founding director of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The location reflects the historical connection between private homes and the major cultural institutions that shape this neighborhood.
The gardens are private and accessible only to residents of the surrounding properties, so visitors cannot enter the central area. South Kensington Underground station is nearby within walking distance, providing easy transit access.
House number 5 stands out for its unusual wedge shape, measuring just 2 meters at its narrowest point while maintaining full height. This extreme taper creates a striking visual oddity that catches visitors passing by the square.
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