Golden Lane, London

Name: Golden Lane
Address: London, United Kingdom

#972 among attractions in London

Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming

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Golden Lane, originally known as Goldeslane or Goldyng Lane, then Golding Lane, is a street in the City of London that runs north–south, between Old Street in the north, and Beech Street in the south. It dates back to at least 1274 and was the site of Edward Alleyn's Fortune Theatre that was built in 1600. The street was almost completely destroyed by bombing during the Second World War before being rebuilt in the post-war era. ()

Coordinates: 51°31'21"N, 0°5'47"W

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City of London (Cripplegate)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Golden Lane – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fabric, Museum of London, Barbican Centre, Ironmonger Row Baths.

~1730 ftSW
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.
~1710 ftS
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Museum of London offers a captivating journey through the city's tumultuous history, from its ancient roots to the bustling metropolis it is today. This esteemed institution is a treasure trove for anyone interested in London's past...
~1340 ftSE
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.
~1510 ftN
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.
~1480 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Reportedly haunted
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
8 min walk • The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to Great St Bart's, is a mediaeval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London.
~1780 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Bars and clubs
Artillery Ground, London
9 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.
~1140 ftSE
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.
~1930 ftS
City wall, Postmodern architecture
125 London Wall, London
10 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.
~1560 ftE
Cemetery, Park
Bunhill Fields, London
8 min walk • Bunhill Fields is a former burial ground in central London, in the London Borough of Islington, just north of the City of London.
~1270 ftSW
Nightlife
Hand and Shears, London
7 min walk • The Hand and Shears is a Grade II listed public house at 1 Middle Street, Smithfield, London. It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It was built in the early-mid 19th century.
~1750 ftS
Memorial
London Stone, London
9 min walk • London Stone is a historic landmark housed at 111 Cannon Street in the City of London. It is an irregular block of oolitic limestone measuring 53 × 43 × 30 cm, the remnant of a once much larger object that had stood for many centuries on the south side of the street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Golden Lane?

Nearby attractions include Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel, London (3 min walk), Fann Street, London (3 min walk), Beech Street, London (4 min walk), The Charterhouse, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Golden Lane by public transport?

The nearest stations to Golden Lane:

Bus

Baltic Street West • Lines: 153, 4, 56 (2 min walk)
Clerkenwell Road / Old Street • Lines: 153, 4, 56 (2 min walk)

Metro

Barbican • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (5 min walk)
Farringdon • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (11 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (15 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 (33 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (22 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (25 min walk)