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Visiting Islington

Islington is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Islington?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Islington then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Islington!

FAQs About Islington

How Do I Get To Islington?

To get to Islington by car:

  • From central London, take the A201 northbound until you reach Islington.
  • From the south, take the A23 northbound and exit onto the A201 towards Islington.
  • From the north, take the A1 southbound and exit onto the A503 towards Islington.

To get to Islington by rail:

  • The nearest station is Angel, which is on the Northern line.
  • Kings Cross and St Pancras stations are also nearby and have connections to various parts of the country.

For those coming from other local landmarks:

  • If coming from Camden, you can take the Overground from Camden Road or Camden Town station to Highbury & Islington, and then either walk or take the bus to Islington.
  • If coming from the City of London, take the Northern line from Moorgate or Bank to Angel station.
  • If coming from West London, take the Overground from West Brompton to Highbury & Islington, and then either walk or take the bus to Islington.

What's The Nearest Airport To Islington?

The closest airport to Islington is London City Airport, which is approximately 7 miles away. The suggested route from the airport to Islington is to take the DLR towards Bank and then transfer onto the Northern Line towards High Barnet, exiting at Angel station which is in the heart of Islington. Alternatively, a taxi or Uber ride would take around 25 minutes, depending on traffic.

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