Temple Tube Station

Temple Tube Station (GPS: 51.51106, -0.11395) is a small but historic London Underground station nestled along the Victoria Embankment in the City of Westminster. Despite its modest size, it serves as a convenient gateway to many important legal, historic, and riverside landmarks, and its name harks back to one of the oldest and most fascinating districts in London: the Temple.

Location

Temple Station is located in the City of Westminster, right on the Victoria Embankment. It sits between Arundel Street and Temple Place, and its entrances and exits are accessible from both.

Tube Lines

The station is served by:

It lies between Embankment and Blackfriars stations.

History

Temple Station opened on 30 May 1870 as part of the District Railway, one of the original lines that would later become part of the London Underground network. The line was constructed using the cut-and-cover method, meaning the tunnel was excavated from the surface and then covered over. Originally, it formed part of a joint venture with the Metropolitan Railway to complete the Inner Circle-today's Circle Line.

The station takes its name from the Temple area, which itself is named after the Knights Templar, the medieval order of crusading monks who established their headquarters here in the 12th century. The Temple Church, built by the Templars and famous for its round nave, still stands nearby and is open to visitors.

Over time, Temple Station has retained much of its original architectural character, with period features and signage, though it has been modernised to meet contemporary transport needs.

Exits

Nearby Sights and Attractions

It also offers scenic views of the River Thames, especially at sunrise or sunset, making it a lovely point to start a riverside walk.

Temple Tube Station is on the Map of London Underground

Watercolour painting of the Temple Tube Station, London