Highbury Fields, London

Name: Highbury Fields
Address: London, United Kingdom

#821 among attractions in London

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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. ()

Elevation: 148 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°33'1"N, 0°6'2"W

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Islington (Highbury East)London United Kingdom

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

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

0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Emirates Stadium, London
12 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.
0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Upper Street, London
18 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...
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Holloway Road, London
16 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.
0.6 miE
Park
Newington Green, London
17 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.
0.8 miS
Theater
Almeida Theatre, London
20 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.
0.8 miS
Theater
King's Head Theatre, London
22 min walk • The King's Head Theatre, founded in 1970 by Dan Crawford, is an off-West End venue in London. It is the second oldest operating pub theatre in the UK. In March 2010, Adam Spreadbury-Maher became Artistic Director and the theatre became home to resident company OperaUpClose for 4 years.
~1600 ftSW
Church, Neoclassical architecture
The Hope, London
8 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.
0.6 miS
City hall
Islington Town Hall, London
16 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.
~1970 ftSW
Park
St Mary Magdalene Gardens, London
10 min walk • St Mary Magdalene Gardens is a public open space located between Holloway Road and Liverpool Road in Islington, north London. It is located on the old burial ground of St Mary Magdalene Church.
0.8 miSW
Park
Barnsbury Wood, London
20 min walk • Barnsbury Wood is a Local Nature Reserve and Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade I, in Barnsbury in the London Borough of Islington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Highbury Fields?

Nearby attractions include Christ Church Highbury, London (5 min walk), Highbury, London (6 min walk), The Garage, London (6 min walk), Hen and Chickens Theatre, London (8 min walk).

How to get to Highbury Fields by public transport?

The nearest stations to Highbury Fields:

Bus

Aberdeen Park • Lines: 236 (3 min walk)
Highbury New Park / Highbury Grove School • Lines: 236 (5 min walk)

Metro

Highbury & Islington • Lines: Victoria (7 min walk)
Holloway Road • Lines: Piccadilly (15 min walk)

Train

Drayton Park (8 min walk)
Canonbury (9 min walk)