Highbury, London

Name: Highbury
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2359 among attractions in London

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Highbury is a district in North London and part of the London Borough of Islington in Greater London and in the historic county of Middlesex that was owned by Ranulf brother of Ilger and included all the areas north and east of Canonbury and Holloway Roads. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°33'7"N, 0°5'49"W

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Islington (Highbury East)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Emirates Stadium, Upper Street, Arsenal Museum, Holloway Road.

0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Emirates Stadium, London
14 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.
0.8 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Upper Street, London
22 min walk • Upper Street is the main street of the Islington district of inner north London, and carries the A1 road.
0.6 miNW
Museum
Arsenal Museum, London
15 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...
0.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Holloway Road, London
19 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 miNE
Park
Clissold Park, London
19 min walk • Clissold Park is an open space in Stoke Newington, in the London Borough of Hackney. It is bounded by Greenway Close, Church Street, Green Lanes and Queen Elizabeth's Walk; the south-east corner abuts St Mary's Old Church, now an arts venue.
0.5 miE
Park
Newington Green, London
14 min walk • Newington Green is an open space in north London that straddles the border between Islington and Hackney. It gives its name to the surrounding area, roughly bounded by Ball's Pond Road to the south, Petherton Road to the west, Green Lanes and Matthias Road to the north, and Boleyn Road to the east.
0.9 miS
Theater
Almeida Theatre, London
24 min walk • The Almeida Theatre, opened in 1980, is a 325-seat producing house with an international reputation, which takes its name from the street on which it is located, off Upper Street, in the London Borough of Islington.
~1040 ftSW
Park
Highbury Fields, London
6 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.
0.9 miNW
Mosque, Park
Finsbury Park Mosque, London
23 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 miSW
Church, Neoclassical architecture
The Hope, London
13 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.
0.7 miS
City hall
Islington Town Hall, London
20 min walk • Islington Town Hall is a municipal facility in Upper Street, Islington, London. The town hall, which is the headquarters for Islington London Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Highbury?

Nearby attractions include Christ Church Highbury, London (3 min walk), Highbury Fields, London (6 min walk), The Garage, London (11 min walk), Hen and Chickens Theatre, London (12 min walk).

How to get to Highbury by public transport?

The nearest stations to Highbury:

Bus

Highbury Grove School / Aberdeen Park • Lines: 236 (3 min walk)
Aberdeen Park • Lines: 236 (3 min walk)

Train

Canonbury (8 min walk)
Drayton Park (10 min walk)

Metro

Highbury & Islington • Lines: Victoria (12 min walk)
Arsenal • Lines: Piccadilly (17 min walk)