Bishopsgate Institute, London

Name: Bishopsgate Institute
Address: 230 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom

#997 among attractions in London

Museum, Art Nouveau architecture

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Bishopsgate Institute is a cultural institute in the Bishopsgate Without area of the City of London, located near Liverpool Street station and Spitalfields market. The institute was established in 1895. It offers a cultural events programme, courses for adults, historic library and archive collections and community programme. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1895 (129 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 51°31'7"N, 0°4'46"W

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230 BishopsgateCity of London (Bishopsgate)London United Kingdom

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Bishopsgate Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Whitechapel Gallery, 30 St Mary Axe, Old Spitalfields Market, Baltic Exchange.

~1430 ftE
Museum, Edwardian architecture, Modern art museum
Whitechapel Gallery, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's vibrant East End, the Whitechapel Gallery stands as a beacon of contemporary art and culture. Since its establishment in 1901, this historic institution has been dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge works from the world's most...
~1550 ftS
Soaring tower nicknamed the Gherkin
30 St Mary Axe, London
8 min walk • 30 St Mary Axe, commonly known as "The Gherkin," is an iconic fixture of London's skyline. This architectural marvel is a commercial skyscraper that stands in the city's financial district. Completed in 2003, The Gherkin is lauded for its innovative, energy-efficient...
~950 ftE
Covered Victorian market hall
Old Spitalfields Market, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the East End, Old Spitalfields Market is a vibrant testament to London's historic and contemporary market culture. A stone's throw from Liverpool Street station, this bustling market offers an eclectic mix of old and new, where Victorian...
~1440 ftS
Shopping, Market
Baltic Exchange, London
7 min walk • The Baltic Exchange, nestled in the heart of London's financial district, is not only a hub for global maritime commerce but also a historical landmark with a rich heritage. The exchange, originally formed in 1744, has been the beating heart of the shipping market...
~1250 ftSE
Shopping, Street, Market
Petticoat Lane Market, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's East End, Petticoat Lane Market is a vibrant and bustling street market steeped in history. Known for its lively atmosphere and diverse array of goods, this London landmark is a must-visit for tourists seeking an authentic market...
~1650 ftSW
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
Tower 42, London
8 min walk • Tower 42, commonly known as the NatWest Tower, is a 183-metre-tall skyscraper in the City of London. It is the fifth-tallest tower in the City of London, having been overtaken as the tallest in 2010 by the 230-metre Heron Tower.
~340 ftSE
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Sandys Row Synagogue, London
2 min walk • Sandy's Row Synagogue is a historic Grade II listed synagogue and former Christian church in the East End of London. Built by refugee French Huguenots in 1766, it was later converted into a Baptist chapel and in 1867 was acquired by a Jewish congregation. It is the oldest surviving Ashkenazi synagogue in London.
~900 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, London
5 min walk • St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is a Church of England church in the Bishopsgate Without area of the City of London, and also, by virtue of lying outside the city's eastern walls, part of London's East End.
~900 ftS
Church
Jubilee International Church, London
5 min walk • Jubilee International Church was established in 1992 with just 7 members in Clapham, London SW4. They then purchased and modernised a former 1935 Baptist church building and moved in 2006 to the Chinbrook and the former Chinbrook Meadows areas of Grove Park.
~1530 ftS
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Bevis Marks Synagogue, London
8 min walk • Bevis Marks Synagogue, officially Qahal Kadosh Sha'ar ha-Shamayim, is the oldest synagogue in the United Kingdom in continuous use. It is located off Bevis Marks, Aldgate, in the City of London. The synagogue was built in 1701 and is affiliated to London's historic Spanish and Portuguese Jewish community. It is a Grade I listed building.
~840 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Kindertransport – The Arrival, London
5 min walk • Kindertransport – The Arrival is an outdoor bronze memorial sculpture by Frank Meisler, located in the forecourt of Liverpool Street station in London, United Kingdom. It commemorates the 10,000 orphaned Jewish children who escaped Nazi persecution and arrived at the station during 1938–1939.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bishopsgate Institute?

Nearby attractions include Sandys Row Synagogue, London (2 min walk), Bishops Square, London (2 min walk), Broadgate Tower, London (3 min walk), 56 Artillery Lane, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Bishopsgate Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bishopsgate Institute:

Bus

Liverpool Street Station • Lines: 133, 26, 388, N133, N242, N26 (3 min walk)
Primrose Street • Lines: 26, 388, N242, N26 (3 min walk)

Metro

Liverpool Street • Lines: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (4 min walk)
Aldgate • Lines: Circle, Metropolitan (9 min walk)

Train

Shoreditch High Street (10 min walk)
London Fenchurch Street (14 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (16 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (16 min walk)

Ferry

Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (21 min walk)
London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (22 min walk)