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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 05:48 PM (Sunday). 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: 10°C / 50 °F
Morning Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
Evening Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
Night Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 73% |
Air Pressure | 1016 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East |
Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Monday, 18th of November 2024
8°C (46 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Tuesday, 19th of November 2024
4°C (39 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 20th of November 2024
4°C (39 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Hilton London Angel Islington
Tulip Níké Apartments
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Islington
The Clerk & Well Pub & Rooms
Clerkenwell One
THISTLE CITY BARBICAN
The Rookery Hotel
Citadines Barbican London
ZETTER TOWNHOUSE CLERKENWELL
Zetter Hotel Clerkenwell
Videos from this area
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.