Earl's Court

Earl's Court is a residential district in West London between the West London line and District line rail tracks, linking South Kensington, Chelsea and Kensington. The neighborhood consists mainly of Victorian terraced houses and apartment blocks, with smaller shops, cafes and pubs along main roads.

The area transformed from rural estates with orchards and market gardens into a Victorian suburb during the second half of the 19th century, following the construction of the Metropolitan District Railway between 1865 and 1869. Railway access accelerated housing development and brought new residents to this part of West London.

The Troubadour has served as a live music venue since 1954, attracting folk and rock performers over the decades. Freddie Mercury's former home at Garden Lodge continues to draw fans who leave messages and drawings on its surrounding wall.

The neighborhood is served by stations on the District line and Piccadilly line, with several bus routes connecting to other parts of the city. Supermarkets, restaurants and smaller shops line Earl's Court Road and Old Brompton Road.

The first 24-hour post office in the United Kingdom opened here in 1921 and operated continuously until 1994. Earl's Court Exhibition Centre, a large entertainment venue opened in 1937, hosted international concerts and sporting events before its closure in 2014.

Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

GPS coordinates: 51.49062,-0.19585

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:37