The transport links are excellent, with Charing Cross station just a short journey from Victoria, Euston and Waterloo, as well as a short hop over to the tourist hub of Westminster.

Charing Cross is just a short walk from the sights of Trafalgar Square and the many attractions of The Strand.

The most noteworthy function of Charing Cross is of great geographical significance. All distances to and from London are measured from Charing Cross, which is regarded as being the central point of London.

Charing Cross takes its name from the funeral procession of Queen Eleanor of Castile. Upon her death in 1290, King Edward I decreed that a memorial cross would be installed at each stop on the procession, the last of which was the manor of Charing.