Islington
in Greater London of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.536 and -0.103 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 32' 10" and W -0° 6' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:50 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:02 am and 6:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-19 07:55:12

Discover Islington

Islington in Greater London (England) with it's 319,143 citizens is a town in United Kingdom a little north-east of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Islington is now 10:50 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports near Islington, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is London City Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Tower of London in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: City of London, London, City of Westminster, Camden Town and Hackney. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

16°C (60 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton London Angel Islington

Address
0,1 mi
53 Upper Street
N1 0UY London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tulip Níké Apartments

Address
0,7 mi
Check-In:123 Kings Cross Road
WC1X 9NH London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton London - Islington

Address
0,4 mi
60 Pentonville Road
N1 9LA London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Clerk & Well Pub & Rooms

Address
1,0 mi
156 Clerkenwell Road
EC1R 5DU London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Clerkenwell One

Address
0,7 mi
Cyrus Street 3
EC1V 0BE London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


THISTLE CITY BARBICAN

Address
0,7 mi
CENTRAL STREET
EC1V 8DS London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Rookery Hotel

Address
1,1 mi
12 Peter's Lane Cowcross St
EC1M 6DS London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Citadines Barbican London

Address
1,0 mi
Goswell Road 7
EC1M 7AH London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ZETTER TOWNHOUSE CLERKENWELL

Address
0,9 mi
49 - 50 ST JOHNS SQUARE
EC1V 4JJ LONDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Zetter Hotel Clerkenwell

Address
0,9 mi
86 - 88 CLERKENWELL ROAD ST JOHNS SQUARE
EC1M 5RJ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Published: August 08, 2013
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Slimelight

The Slimelight club is a popular London club night. This club night (often referred to as Slimes by regular attendees) is the longest running alternative – dark scene club event in the world and has been in its present location since 1987. [1 1] The club takes place every Saturday night from 10 pm until 7.30 am. The venue has 3 levels with 2 stages, and 5 distinct areas - usually Slimelight has 2 or 3 dance floors open.

Located at 51.5325, -0.105278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Nightclubs in London, Goth subculture, Synthpop

Islington South and Finsbury (UK Parliament constituency)

Islington South and Finsbury /ˈɪzlɪŋtən saʊθ ənd fɪnzbri/ is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2005 by Emily Thornberry of the Labour Party.

Located at 51.538, -0.106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parliamentary constituencies in London, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1974, Politics of Islington

Royal Agricultural Hall

The Royal Agricultural Hall (now the Business Design Centre) is a Grade II listed building which opened in 1862 in the district of Islington in London for holding agricultural shows. It was the home of the Royal Smithfield Club's Smithfield Show from 1862 to 1938. It hosted the Royal Tournament from its inauguration in 1880 until the event became too large for the venue and moved to Olympia in the early years of the 20th century. It hosted the first Crufts dog show in 1891.

Located at 51.5356, -0.105688 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Islington, Grade II listed buildings in London, Exhibition and conference centres in London

Islington Green

Islington Green is a small triangle of open land at the convergence of Upper Street and Essex Road (once called Lower Street) in the London Borough of Islington. It roughly marks the northern boundary between the modern district of the Angel and Islington proper.

Located at 51.5358, -0.102778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and open spaces in Islington

O2 Academy Islington

The O2 Academy Islington, formerly known as the Carling Academy Islington, is an indoor music venue situated in the N1 Shopping Centre accessible via Upper Street and Liverpool Road, in the London Borough of Islington. It is run by the Academy Music Group. The main venue has a capacity of 800, and the adjacent O2 Academy 2 holds 250.

Located at 51.5345, -0.1058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Music venues in London, Buildings and structures in Islington, Visitor attractions in Islington

Islington Green School

Islington Green School was a comprehensive mixed secondary school from 1966 to 2008. The school was situated in North London and had an age range of 11 to 16. The City of London Academy in Islington replaced Islington Green School in September 2008 The school controversially failed its Ofsted inspection in 1997. The school had received a respectable 38 per cent pass rate the previous year and despite shortcomings the staff were convinced that the school was not failing.

Located at 51.5361, -0.0979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct schools in Islington, Educational institutions established in 1966, 1966 establishments in England, Educational institutions disestablished in 2008, 2008 disestablishments in England

London Fever Hospital

The London Fever Hospital was a voluntary hospital founded in 1802 in London. Originally established in Gray's Inn Road, it moved to Liverpool Road, Islington in 1848. In 1948, the hospital was amalgamated with the Royal Free Hospital.

Located at 51.5368, -0.1064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1802 establishments in the United Kingdom, Hospitals in London, History of Camden, History of Islington

Camden Passage

Camden Passage is a pedestrian passage off Upper Street in the London Borough of Islington. The passage is known for its many antiques shops, and hosts an antique market on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings. It was built, as an alley, along the backs of houses on Upper Street, then Islington High Street, in 1767. The antiques market was founded in the 1960s, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Borough of Islington by John Payton.

Located at 51.5353, -0.103333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Retail markets in London, Streets in Islington, Pedestrian streets in the United Kingdom

Hollow Contemporary Art

Hollow Contemporary Art is a non profit making arts management organisation set up and run by James Bradshaw. Originally Hollow Contemporary Art was an art gallery based in Islington, London, England before closing its doors in 2006. Now Hollow Contemporary Art, still run by Bradshaw, specialises in organising international art events and projects. Well known for its interest in subversive art and the work of emerging artists.

Located at 51.5368, -0.1032 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums and galleries in London, Art galleries disestablished in 2006, 2006 disestablishments in England

The Screen On The Green

The Screen On The Green is a single screen cinema facing Islington Green in the London Borough of Islington, London. The current building was opened in 1913 and it is one of the oldest continuously running cinemas in the UK. It is an example of the many purpose-built cinemas that followed the regulations set by the Cinematograph Act 1909.

Located at 51.5368, -0.103641 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cinemas in London, Buildings and structures in Islington, Visitor attractions in Islington

St Mary's Church, Islington

For the church with a similar name in Norfolk see St Mary's Church, Islington, Norfolk The Church of St Mary the Virgin is the historic parish church of Islington, in the Church of England Diocese of London. The present parish is a compact area centered on Upper Street between Angel and Highbury Corner, bounded to the west by Liverpool Road, and to the east by Essex Road/Canonbury Road.

Located at 51.5384, -0.102058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Churches in Islington, Evangelicalism in the Church of England

The Antique Wine Company

The Antique Wine Company is a wine merchant specialising in fine and rare wines, based in London. It was founded by Stephen Williams in 1982 and now has over 20,000 clients in 70 countries. Since the start the company has specialised in exceptionally fine wine and currently holds over 10,000 bottles of the world's finest vintages in its cellars. The company is known for record breaking wine collections and fine wine events.

Located at 51.5356, -0.104444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shops in London, Companies based in London, Wine retailers of the United Kingdom, Retail companies established in 1982

Districts of the same city

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City of London: White Lion St − Upper St, City of London (source)

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North London: Upper St Nth/Duncan St, North London (source)

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North London: Upper St by Essex Rd, North London (source)

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City of London: Goswell Rd Opp Owen St, City of London (source)

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North London: Upper St/Theberton St, North London (source)

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North London: Upper St/St Albans Place, North London (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
İslinqton, Ізлінгтан, ایزلینتن, District londonien d'Islington, איזלינגטון, イズリントン, იზლინგტონი, 이즐링턴, Ислингтон, ازلنگٹن، لندن, 伊斯靈頓