Hatton Garden, London

Name: Hatton Garden
Address: Hatton Gdn, EC1N, London, United Kingdom

#65 among attractions in London

Shopping, Street, Shopping district, Neighbourhood

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Hatton Garden: London's Dazzling Gem District

Nestled in the heart of London, Hatton Garden is renowned for being the epicenter of the UK's diamond and jewelry trade. This illustrious street, lined with an array of jewelry shops, wholesalers, and diamond dealers, offers a glittering experience for both the discerning shopper and the curious tourist.

With a history that dates back to the medieval times, Hatton Garden has evolved into a thriving commercial zone, particularly famous for its expertise in fine jewelry and precious stones. The area's reputation for craftsmanship and quality is unparalleled, making it a go-to destination for those seeking to purchase engagement rings, bespoke pieces, or to simply marvel at the exquisite window displays.

Visitors to Hatton Garden will find themselves amidst a vibrant mix of historic establishments and contemporary boutiques, each presenting a unique array of merchandise. Whether you are an aficionado of antique jewels or in search of the latest fashion in accessories, the selection available caters to a wide spectrum of tastes and budgets.

Beyond the sparkle of its shops, Hatton Garden is steeped in culture and history. The street and its surrounding area have been home to various trades over the centuries, and its name is said to derive from Sir Christopher Hatton, a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, who established a garden in the area in the late 16th century.

For those looking to delve deeper into the district's heritage, the Hatton Garden Heist of 2015, where an underground safe deposit facility was burgled, adds a layer of modern intrigue to the location's storied past.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°31'12"N, 0°6'35"W

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Hatton Gdn, EC1NCamden (Holborn and Covent Garden)London United Kingdom

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Hatton Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fabric, Cittie of Yorke, Leather Lane, Gray's Inn.

~1660 ftE
Nightlife, Dancing
Fabric, London
9 min walk • fabric is a nightclub in Farringdon, London, England. Founded in 1999 on Charterhouse Street opposite Smithfield Market, the club was voted World Number 1 Club in DJ Magazine's "Top 100 Clubs Poll" in 2007 and 2008 and ranked World Number 2 in 2009, 2010 and 2017.
~870 ftSW
Nightlife
Cittie of Yorke, London
5 min walk • The Cittie of Yorke is a grade II listed public house on London's High Holborn, and is listed in CAMRA's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. The pub is owned and operated by Samuel Smith's Old Brewery.
~540 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Leather Lane, London
3 min walk • Leather Lane is a street west of Hatton Garden, in the Holborn area of London. It is home to a well-used weekday market which specialises in clothing, footwear and fruit and vegetables.
~670 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Historical place
Gray's Inn, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Gray's Inn stands as a testament to the city’s rich legal history and tradition. This esteemed institution, one of the four Inns of Court, has been a hub for barristers and legal education for centuries.
~1160 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Turnmills, London
6 min walk • The Turnmills building was a warehouse originally on the corner of Turnmill Street and Clerkenwell Road in the London Borough of Islington. It became a bar in the 1980s, then a nightclub. The club closed in 2008 and the building was later demolished, replaced with an office building.
~1900 ftNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Charles Dickens Museum, London
10 min walk • The Charles Dickens Museum is an author's house museum at 48 Doughty Street in Holborn, London Borough of Camden. It occupies a typical Georgian terraced house which was Charles Dickens's home from 25 March 1837 to December 1839.
~1500 ftSW
Park
Lincoln's Inn, London
8 min walk • The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn is one of the four Inns of Court in London to which barristers of England and Wales belong and where they are called to the Bar.
~1520 ftW
Museum
Novelty Automation, London
8 min walk • Novelty Automation is an amusement arcade of satirical game machines in Holborn, London. The machines are constructed by cartoonist and engineer Tim Hunkin, often by hand, and the arcade includes an expressive photo booth, an interactive divorce and a "small hadron collider".
~1800 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Museum of the Order of St John, London
9 min walk • The Museum of the Order of St John in Clerkenwell, London, tells the story of the Venerable Order of Saint John from its roots as a pan-European Order of Hospitaller Knights founded in Jerusalem during the Crusades, to its present commitment to providing first aid and care in...
~850 ftN
Church
St Peter's Italian Church, London
5 min walk • St Peter's Italian Church is a Roman Catholic basilica-style church located in Saffron Hill on Clerkenwell Road, Holborn, London. It lies just within the boundaries of the London Borough of Camden, but is particularly associated with the Italian community of Clerkenwell.
~1440 ftSW
Memorial
Lincoln's Inn Chapel, London
7 min walk • Lincoln's Inn War Memorial is a war memorial in Lincoln's Inn, London. It was erected in 1921 as a memorial to members of the Inn of Court who died on active service during the First World War. It became a Grade II listed building in 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hatton Garden open?

Hatton Garden is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Hatton Garden?

Nearby attractions include Leather Lane Market, London (1 min walk), Holborn Bars, London (3 min walk), Gray's Inn, London (4 min walk), Royal Fusiliers War Memorial, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Hatton Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hatton Garden:

Bus

Hatton Garden • Lines: 55, N55 (4 min walk)
Holborn Circus / Fetter Lane • Lines: N242 (4 min walk)

Metro

Chancery Lane • Lines: Central (5 min walk)
Farringdon • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (6 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (11 min walk)
London Blackfriars (19 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (20 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (25 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (28 min walk)