Honourable Artillery Company, London

Name: Honourable Artillery Company
Address: Finsbury Barracks City Road, London, EC1Y 2BQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7448 0735

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The Honourable Artillery Company Museum opened in 1987 in Armoury House, City Road, London, England. It is associated with the Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest regiment in the British Army, which still maintains an active regiment as a core part of today's Army Reserve. ()

Established: 1987 (37 years ago)Elevation: 79 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°31'23"N, 0°5'17"W

Address

Finsbury Barracks City RoadIslington (Bunhill)London EC1Y 2BQ United Kingdom

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+44 20 7448 0735

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Honourable Artillery Company – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barbican Centre, Ironmonger Row Baths, Shoreditch, Artillery Ground.

~1430 ftSW
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.
~1970 ftNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Ironmonger Row Baths, London
10 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.
0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Shoreditch, London
12 min walk • Shoreditch is a district in the East End of London in England, and forms the southern part of the London Borough of Hackney. Neighbouring parts of Tower Hamlets are also perceived as part of the area.
~420 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Bars and clubs
Artillery Ground, London
3 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.
~1200 ftSW
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.
~420 ftNW
Cemetery, Park
Bunhill Fields, London
3 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.
0.4 miS
Park
Finsbury Circus, London
11 min walk • Finsbury Circus is a park in the Coleman Street Ward of the City of London, England. The 2.2 hectares park is the largest public open space within the City's boundaries.
~460 ftNE
Church, Specialty museum, Museum
Wesley's Chapel, London
3 min walk • Wesley's Chapel is a Methodist church situated in the St Luke's area in the south of the London Borough of Islington. Opened in 1778, it was built under the direction of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement.
~410 ftNW
Cemetery
Quaker Gardens, London
2 min walk • Quaker Gardens is a small public garden in the extreme south of the London Borough of Islington, close to the boundary with the City of London, in the area known historically as Bunhill Fields. It is managed by Islington Borough Council.
0.4 miNE
Square
Hoxton Square, London
12 min walk • Hoxton Square is a public garden square in the Hoxton area of Shoreditch in the London Borough of Hackney. Laid out in 1683, it is thought to be one of the oldest in London.
~1740 ftSW
Park
Barbican Conservatory, London
9 min walk • The Barbican Conservatory is the second largest conservatory in London, located at the Barbican Centre. It houses more than 2000 species of plants and trees, as well as terrapins and koi carp. The conservatory covers 23,000 square feet, and is located on top of the theatre's fly tower.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Honourable Artillery Company?

Nearby attractions include Quaker Gardens, London (2 min walk), Bunhill Fields, London (3 min walk), Wesley's Chapel, London (3 min walk), Finsbury Square, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Honourable Artillery Company by public transport?

The nearest stations to Honourable Artillery Company:

Bus

Hail & Ride Dufferin Street • Lines: 812 (4 min walk)
Finsbury Street • Lines: 153 (5 min walk)

Metro

Old Street • Lines: Northern (5 min walk)
Moorgate • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (9 min walk)

Train

Shoreditch High Street (15 min walk)
Bank (18 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (20 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (27 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (26 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (27 min walk)