Smithfield, London

Name: Smithfield
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2187 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Smithfield is a district located in Central London, part of Farringdon Without, the most westerly ward of the City of London, England. The principal street of the area is West Smithfield. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°31'8"N, 0°6'9"W

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City of London (Farringdon Without)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Fabric, Museum of London, Leather Lane, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice.

~260 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Fabric, London
2 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.
~1430 ftE
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
7 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...
~1480 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Leather Lane, London
8 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.
~1300 ftSE
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
7 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~1370 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Turnmills, London
7 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.
~700 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Reportedly haunted
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
4 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.
~870 ftE
Nightlife
Hand and Shears, London
5 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.
~810 ftS
Church
St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London
4 min walk • Holy Sepulchre London formerly and in some official uses Saint Sepulchre-without-Newgate is the largest Anglican parish church in the City of London.
~1380 ftE
Memorial
London Stone, London
7 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.
~1530 ftSW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Bride's Church, London
8 min walk • St Bride's Church is a church in the City of London, England. The building's most recent incarnation was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672 in Fleet Street in the City of London, though Wren's original building was largely gutted by fire during the London Blitz in 1940.
~1050 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Monastery, History museum
The Charterhouse, London
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Smithfield?

Nearby attractions include St Bartholomew-the-Less, London (3 min walk), Golden Boy of Pye Corner, London (4 min walk), St Bartholomew-the-Great, London (4 min walk), Farringdon, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Smithfield by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smithfield:

Bus

St Bartholomew's Hospital • Lines: 56 (3 min walk)
City Thameslink Station • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (4 min walk)

Metro

Farringdon • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (4 min walk)
Barbican • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (5 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (7 min walk)
London Blackfriars (15 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (15 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (19 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (20 min walk)