Holloway, London

Name: Holloway
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2458 among attractions in London

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Holloway is an inner-city district of the London Borough of Islington, 3.3 miles north of Charing Cross, which follows the line of the Holloway Road. At the centre of Holloway is the Nag's Head commercial area which sits between the more residential Upper Holloway and Lower Holloway neighbourhoods. Holloway has a multicultural population. It is the home of Arsenal F.C. and was once home to the largest women's prison in Europe, Holloway Prison, until 2016. Holloway is in the historic county of Middlesex. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°33'16"N, 0°6'54"W

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Islington (Holloway)London United Kingdom

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Holloway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Egg London, Emirates Stadium, Arsenal Museum, Holloway Road.

1 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Egg London, London
26 min walk • Egg London is a dynamic and vibrant nightclub nestled in the heart of the United Kingdom's bustling capital. Renowned for its electric atmosphere and cutting-edge music, the venue has established itself as a staple in London's nightlife scene.
~1490 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Emirates Stadium, London
8 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of North London, Emirates Stadium stands as a modern colossus of English football. Opened in July 2006, this state-of-the-art arena is the home ground of Arsenal Football Club, one of the country's most storied and successful teams.
~1740 ftNE
Museum
Arsenal Museum, London
9 min walk • The Arsenal Museum, nestled in the bustling heart of London, United Kingdom, is a shrine to one of the most storied football clubs in the world: Arsenal Football Club. This museum is a haven for football enthusiasts and Arsenal supporters, offering a deep dive into the...
~300 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Holloway Road, London
2 min walk • Holloway Road is a road in London, 3 kilometres in length. It is one of the main shopping streets in North London, and carries the A1 road as it passes through Holloway, in the London Borough of Islington.
0.7 miSE
Park
Highbury Fields, London
18 min walk • Highbury Fields is an open space in Highbury, in the London Borough of Islington. At 11.75 hectares, it is the largest open space in the borough. It extends north from Highbury Corner almost as far as Highbury Barn.
0.7 miNE
Mosque, Park
Finsbury Park Mosque, London
20 min walk • The Finsbury Park Mosque, also known as the North London Central Mosque, is a five-storey mosque located next to Finsbury Park station close to Arsenal Football Club's Emirates Stadium, in the London Borough of Islington.
0.5 miSE
Church, Neoclassical architecture
The Hope, London
14 min walk • St Mary Magdalene Church is one of Hope Church Islington's places of worship, an Anglican church on Holloway Road in north London dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. It is located in St Mary Magdalene Gardens opposite Islington Central Library. St Mary Magdalene is part of the Parish of Hope Church Islington.
0.9 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Luke's Church, London
24 min walk • St Luke's Kentish Town is an active Church of England parish church on Oseney Crescent in Kentish Town, North London, closed from 1991 to 2011 and now hosting a Holy Trinity Brompton church plant.
0.5 miSE
Park
St Mary Magdalene Gardens, London
14 min walk • St Mary Magdalene Gardens is a public open space located between Holloway Road and Liverpool Road in Islington, north London. It is located on the old burial ground of St Mary Magdalene Church.
0.5 miSW
Theater
Pleasance Theatre, London
13 min walk • Pleasance Islington is a fringe theatre in Islington, London, opened in 1995. It is run by the Pleasance Theatre Trust and is the sister venue of the original Pleasance Edinburgh.
0.8 miS
Park
Barnsbury Wood, London
21 min walk • Barnsbury Wood is a Local Nature Reserve and Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade I, in Barnsbury in the London Borough of Islington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Holloway?

Nearby attractions include Emirates Stadium, London (8 min walk), 12 Bar Club, London (8 min walk), Nag's Head Market, London (8 min walk), Arsenal Museum, London (9 min walk).

How to get to Holloway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holloway:

Metro

Holloway Road • Lines: Piccadilly (4 min walk)
Arsenal • Lines: Piccadilly (11 min walk)

Bus

Caledonian Road / Camden Road • Lines: 17, 259, 393, 91, N91 (4 min walk)
Holloway Road • Lines: 253, 259, 29, 91, N253, N279, N29, N91 (4 min walk)

Train

Drayton Park (11 min walk)
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury (20 min walk)