Bunhill Fields, London

Name: Bunhill Fields
Address: City Rd, London, EC1, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7606 3030

#470 among attractions in London

Cemetery, Park

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Facts and practical information

Bunhill Fields is a former burial ground in central London, in the London Borough of Islington, just north of the City of London. What remains is about 1.6 hectares in extent and the bulk of the site is a public garden maintained by the City of London Corporation. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1665 (359 years ago)Graves: 120 thous.Elevation: 89 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°31'25"N, 0°5'23"W

Address

City RdIslington (Bunhill)London EC1 United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7606 3030

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Day trips

Bunhill Fields – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barbican Centre, Ironmonger Row Baths, Shoreditch, Artillery Ground.

~1390 ftSW
Multi-arts cultural and exhibition centre
Barbican Centre, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Barbican Centre stands as a celebrated hub for the performing arts. Opened in 1982, this brutalist structure is one of the most prominent arts venues in England, offering a diverse range of theater, dance, film, and music events.
~1570 ftNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Ironmonger Row Baths, London
8 min walk • Ironmonger Row Baths were built as a public wash house and later upgraded to a Turkish Bath. They are located at Ironmonger Row, in the St Luke's district, near Old Street, Islington, London.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Shoreditch, London
13 min walk • Shoreditch is a district in the East End of London in England, and forms the southern part of the London Borough of Hackney. Neighbouring parts of Tower Hamlets are also perceived as part of the area.
~630 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Bars and clubs
Artillery Ground, London
4 min walk • The Artillery Ground in Finsbury is an open space originally set aside for archery and later known also as a cricket venue. Today it is used for military exercises, rugby and football matches. It belongs to the Honourable Artillery Company, whose headquarters, Armoury House, overlook the grounds.
~1100 ftSW
Nightlife
The Jugged Hare, London
6 min walk • The Jugged Hare is a public house and restaurant at 49 Chiswell Street, between Barbican and Moorgate underground stations in the City of London.
0.4 miS
City wall, Postmodern architecture
125 London Wall, London
12 min walk • 125 London Wall, also known as Alban Gate, is a postmodernist building on London Wall in the City of London. Along with Embankment Place and Vauxhall Cross, it has been described as one of the three projects that established designer Sir Terry Farrell's reputation in the late 1980s-to-early 1990s period.
0.5 miS
Park
Finsbury Circus, London
12 min walk • Finsbury Circus is a park in the Coleman Street Ward of the City of London, England. The 2.2 hectares park is the largest public open space within the City's boundaries.
0.5 miW
Vernacular architecture, Monastery, History museum
The Charterhouse, London
12 min walk • The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Farringdon, London, dating back to the 14th century. It occupies land to the north of Charterhouse Square, and lies within the London Borough of Islington.
~740 ftE
Church, Specialty museum, Museum
Wesley's Chapel, London
4 min walk • Wesley's Chapel is a Methodist church situated in the St Luke's area in the south of the London Borough of Islington. Opened in 1778, it was built under the direction of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement.
0.5 miS
Museum
Chartered Insurance Institute, London
13 min walk • The Chartered Insurance Institute is a professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning profession. The CII's purpose, as set out in its 1912 royal charter, is to 'Secure and justify the confidence of the public' in its members and the insurance sector as a whole.
~10 ftS
Cemetery
Quaker Gardens, London
1 min walk • Quaker Gardens is a small public garden in the extreme south of the London Borough of Islington, close to the boundary with the City of London, in the area known historically as Bunhill Fields. It is managed by Islington Borough Council.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bunhill Fields?

Nearby attractions include Quaker Gardens, London (1 min walk), Honourable Artillery Company, London (3 min walk), Wesley's Chapel, London (4 min walk), LSO St Luke's, London (6 min walk).

How to get to Bunhill Fields by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bunhill Fields:

Bus

Hail & Ride Dufferin Street • Lines: 812 (2 min walk)
Bunhill Row • Lines: 55, N55 (4 min walk)

Metro

Old Street • Lines: Northern (5 min walk)
Moorgate • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (10 min walk)

Train

Shoreditch High Street (17 min walk)
Bank (19 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (21 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (29 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (26 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (28 min walk)