Green Park tube station facts for kids
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| Location | Piccadilly |
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| Local authority | Westminster |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 6 |
| Fare zone | 1 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2005 | 24.893 million |
| 2007 | 30.034 million |
| Key dates | |
| 1906 1969 1979 |
Opened (GNP&BR) Opened (Victoria) Opened (Jubilee) |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
Green Park tube station is a busy London Underground station. It is located in the heart of London, right next to the beautiful Green Park. You can find it near where Piccadilly street meets the Queen's Walk. This station is in Travelcard Zone 1, which is the central part of London's public transport system.
The station is served by three important tube lines. These are the Piccadilly line, the Victoria line, and the Jubilee line. This makes Green Park a key spot for getting around the city.
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Exploring Green Park Station
Green Park station is a hub for many travelers. It connects different parts of London. Let's look at the tube lines that stop here.
Piccadilly Line Journeys
The Piccadilly line runs through Green Park station. If you're on this line, you can travel between Piccadilly Circus and Hyde Park Corner. This line is great for reaching many famous London landmarks.
Victoria Line Connections
The Victoria line also serves Green Park. On this line, you can go between Victoria and Oxford Circus. The Victoria line is known for being one of the fastest lines on the Underground.
Jubilee Line Adventures
Finally, the Jubilee line stops at Green Park. This line connects Bond Street and Westminster. The Jubilee line is useful for reaching places like the Houses of Parliament.
Getting Around London
Green Park station is well-connected to other transport options. This makes it easy to explore London.
Bus Routes from Green Park
Many London Buses stop near Green Park station. You can catch routes 8, 9, 14, 19, 22, and 38. These buses can take you to various parts of the city, often above ground, so you can see more of London.
Station History and Design
Green Park station has a long history. It has changed over the years to serve more passengers.
Original Opening
The station first opened in 1906. It was part of the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway. Over time, more lines were added to make it the busy station it is today.
Adding New Lines
The Victoria line platforms were added in 1969. This made it easier for people to travel north and south. Later, the Jubilee line platforms opened in 1979. This further expanded the station's connections across London.
Gallery
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Jubilee Line at Green Park Tube station
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Victoria Line platform and train
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Southern entrance by the park
Images for kids
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Location of original entrance to Dover Street station, approximate locations of stations proposed by rival companies and current Green Park station entrances
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Interchange passage between Victoria and Piccadilly lines
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The current building at 5–7 Dover Street, site of the original station entrance
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Jubilee line platform with leaf design by June Fraser
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Interchange passage between the Jubilee and Piccadilly lines
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Close-up of Victoria Line ceramic tiles
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See also
In Spanish: Estación de Green Park para niños
