LSO St Luke's, London

Name: LSO St Luke's
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7490 3939

#1028 among attractions in London

Church, Baroque architecture, Neoclassical architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Luke's is a historic Anglican church building in central London, and in the London Borough of Islington. It served as a parish church from 1733 to 1959. It was designed by John James and Nicholas Hawksmoor, and is a Grade I listed building. ()

Coordinates: 51°31'31"N, 0°5'38"W

Address

Islington (Bunhill)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7490 3939

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Day trips

LSO St Luke's – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barbican Centre, Ironmonger Row Baths, St Bartholomew-the-Great, Artillery Ground.

~1950 ftS
Multi-arts cultural and exhibition centre
Barbican Centre, London
10 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.
~500 ftN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Ironmonger Row Baths, London
3 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.
0.5 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Reportedly haunted
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
13 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.
~1710 ftSE
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.
~1640 ftS
Nightlife
The Jugged Hare, London
8 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.
~1150 ftSE
Cemetery, Park
Bunhill Fields, London
6 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.
0.5 miSW
Nightlife
Hand and Shears, London
12 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.
~1970 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Monastery, History museum
The Charterhouse, London
10 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.
~1770 ftE
Church, Specialty museum, Museum
Wesley's Chapel, London
9 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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Museum of the Order of St John, London
11 min walk • The Museum of the Order of St John in Clerkenwell, London, tells the story of the Venerable Order of Saint John from its roots as a pan-European Order of Hospitaller Knights founded in Jerusalem during the Crusades, to its present commitment to providing first aid and care in...
~1150 ftSE
Cemetery
Quaker Gardens, London
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to LSO St Luke's?

Nearby attractions include Bunhill Fields, London (6 min walk), Quaker Gardens, London (6 min walk), Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel, London (7 min walk), Fann Street, London (8 min walk).

How to get to LSO St Luke's by public transport?

The nearest stations to LSO St Luke's:

Bus

St Luke's Music Education Centre • Lines: 55, N55 (2 min walk)
Hail & Ride Golden Lane • Lines: 812 (4 min walk)

Metro

Old Street • Lines: Northern (8 min walk)
Barbican • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (11 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (21 min walk)
Shoreditch High Street (22 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (25 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (34 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (27 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (30 min walk)