Embassy of the United States, London, Diplomatic mission in Battersea, London, United Kingdom
The Embassy of the United States in the United Kingdom is a diplomatic mission located at Nine Elms Lane in the Battersea area of London. The building is made of glass and modern materials, surrounded by security fencing, and marked by tall flagpoles flying American flags.
From 1938 to 2018, the American embassy occupied buildings on Grosvenor Square in the Mayfair area, where it became one of the square's most recognizable presences. The decision to move to Nine Elms was made under President George W. Bush, and the new building officially opened in January 2018.
The US embassy in Nine Elms is easy to spot thanks to its modern glass exterior, which sets it apart from older buildings nearby. The building has served as a filming location for productions featuring diplomatic or political settings.
Anyone planning to visit the embassy should check the official website beforehand, as security checks at the entrance are standard and extra time should be allowed. The building sits in Nine Elms, a developing neighborhood with good public transport connections.
The Grosvenor family, who owned the land at the former Mayfair site, refused to sell it to the US unless the government returned land in Florida that had been taken during the American fight for independence. Because of this, the US rented the Grosvenor Square building for decades without ever owning it.
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