Welcome to Finsbury

Finsbury is a district located in the northern part of the London Borough of Islington. It is a bustling area that is home to a diverse community of people from different backgrounds. The district is known for its vibrant nightlife, with numerous bars, clubs, and restaurants that cater to different tastes. Finsbury is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Finsbury Park, which is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as jogging, cycling, and picnicking.

Finsbury has a rich history that dates back to the 13th century when it was a rural area outside the city walls of London. Over the years, the district has undergone significant changes, with the construction of new buildings and the expansion of its transport network. Today, Finsbury is a thriving commercial and residential area that is well-connected to other parts of London. It is served by several tube stations, including Finsbury Park, Angel, and Old Street, which provide easy access to the rest of the city.

Finsbury is a vibrant and dynamic district that offers something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a night out on the town, a peaceful stroll in the park, or a glimpse into London's rich history, Finsbury has it all. With its diverse community, excellent transport links, and numerous amenities, Finsbury is a great place to live, work, and play.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 10.2°C

Wind: 11.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Dallington School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Griffiths	8 Dallington Street Islington London Greater London EC1V 0BW 02072512284 School Website
St Peter And St Paul Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Tracey Peters	Compton Street Islington Goswell Road London Greater London EC1V 0EU 02072530839 School Website
Charterhouse Square School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Lloyd	40 Charterhouse Square City Of London City Of London EC1M 6EA 02076003805 School Website
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Gill	Myddelton Street Islington London Greater London EC1R 1YJ 02072786075 School Website
City University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Sir Paul Curran	Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB 2074778000 School Website
City Of London Primary Academy, Islington Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Kim Clapham	15 Baltic Street West London EC1Y 0AE 2075040556 School Website
St Albans Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Hughes	Baldwins Gardens Holborn Holborn Greater London EC1N 7SD 02072428585 School Website
Christopher Hatton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Gwen Lee	38 Laystall Street Camden London Greater London EC1R 4PQ 02072784500 School Website
Royal Mencap Society Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Jason Hardman	123 Golden Lane Islington London EC1Y 0RT 7766776335 School Website
New River College Primary Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Smith	103 Golden Lane Islington London Greater London EC1Y 0TZ 02075040534 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Farringdon Cowcross Street, Farringdon, Greater London, EC1M 6BY 0.19 Miles

City Thameslink Ludgate Hill, London, Greater London, EC4M 7JH 0.63 Miles

Moorgate Moorgate, London, Greater London, EC2Y 9AE 0.73 Miles

Old Street Old Street, London, Greater London, EC1Y 1BE 0.74 Miles

London Blackfriars Queen Victoria Street, London, Greater London, EC4V 4DY 0.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Uk Airport Solution Chauffeurs Ltd 020 7117 6204 145-157 St John Street Crusader House, London, Greater London, EC1V 4RE 0.07 Miles
Car And Vehicle Leasing Uk 020 7193 3146 Crusader House, London, Greater London, EC1V 4PY 0.07 Miles
London Coach Hire Astra Travel 0871 900 1810 2Nd Floor, London, Greater London, EC1V 4PY 0.07 Miles
Montana Chauffeur And Minding Services 020 8816 8185 2Nd Floor, London, Greater London, EC1V 4PY 0.07 Miles
Chauffeur Experts 020 8648 6333 2 Floor 145 157, London, Greater London, EC1V 4PY 0.07 Miles
A1 Airport Transfers Ltd 0845 054 3757 Crusader House, London, Greater London, EC1V 4PY 0.07 Miles
City Of London Car Service 020 7490 7264 128 St. John Street, London, Greater London, EC1V 4JS 0.07 Miles
Farringdon Cars 020 7336 7444 Charterhouse Buildings, London, Greater London, EC1M 7AN 0.25 Miles
Sky Line Carriages 020 7488 4811 20-25 Glasshouse Yard, London, Greater London, EC1A 4JT 0.27 Miles
Abby Cars 020 7336 6663 50 Old St, London, Greater London, EC1V 9AQ 0.31 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St John Square (Albemarle Way) (L) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
St John Square (Albemarle Way) (R) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Britton Street (Benjamin St) (L) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Britton Street (Benjamin St) (R) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
St John Street (Percival St) (L) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
St John Street (Percival St) (R) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Charterhouse Square (O/S 17) (L) Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Charterhouse Square (O/S 17) (R) Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Hatton Garden (St Cross St) (L) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Goswell Road (Near Old St) (L) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hatton Garden (St Cross St) (R) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Goswell Road (Near Old St) (R) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Goswell Road Bb (Near Old St) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Charterhouse St (St John St) (L) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Charterhouse St (St John St) (R) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Clerkenwell Medical Practice 020 78335906	Clerkenwell Med Practice Finsbury H/C,17 Pine St London EC1R 0LP
Dr Segarajasinghe 020 77135256	Finsbury Health Centre Pine Street London EC1R 0JH
The Neaman Practice 020 76009740	The Neaman Practice 15 Half Moon Court London EC1A 7HF
Gray's Inn Road Medical Centre 020 74059360	Gray's Inn Road Med Ctr 77 Gray's Inn Road Holborn London WC1X 8TS
Amwell Group Practice 020 78372020	The Amwell Practice 4 Naoroji Street Islington London WC1X 0GB

Local Stores

Farringdon - Turnmill Street
94-98 Turnmill Street
London
Greater London
EC1M 5QP
02072 539162
Store Website
0.19 miles

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SPAR - Lambs Conduit Street
72 - 78 Lambs Conduit Street
London
WC1N 3LP
02074 301827
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Clerkenwell
15 Clerkenwell Road London EC1M 5PA 020 7017 8950 24hour.clerkenwell@medivet.co.uk Website 0.24 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet Bloomsbury
45 Grays Inn Road London WC1X 8PP 0203 8241251 bloomsbury@medivet.co.uk Website 0.42 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Amwell Veterinary Practice
Amwell Veterinary Surgery 52 Amwell Street Clerkenwell London EC1R 1XS 020 7833 1320 amwellvets@gmail.com Website 0.50 miles
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Animals Treated
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Home Vets Central London
7 - 8 Little Turnstile Holborn London WC1V 7DX 0203 468 6282 contact@homevetslondon.com Website 0.75 miles

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Snoots Vet Islington
Ground Floor Lock Up Shop 6 Camden Walk Islington London N1 8DY Website 0.87 miles

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Veteris Hoxton
51 Hoxton Square London N1 6PB 0203 808 0100 admin@veteris.co.uk Website 1.03 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Regents Canal
Very Lovely For London Walk However Can Get Busy During Rush Hour With Bikes So Best Avoid These Times. I Say Early Morning Or Mid Afternoon. Regent'S Canal Lancashire 0.70 miles

Location what3words pest.harsh.flute

Haggerston Park Hackney
Nice Park To Take The Dog On A Stroll Round, Situated In Hackney. Hackney City Farm In Located Next To The Park. Pleasant Walks Through Shaded Areas Wooded Areas And Open Grass Parks. Not Sure How Easy It Would Be To Park Around Here. There Were Several Entrances, And A Playground Inside For Kids. Quite A Few Other Dog Walkers. Queensbridge Rd Lancashire 1.66 miles

Location what3words vision.gossip.inches

Primrose Hill
Hilly Walk In Primrose Hill Park, There Are Nearby Shops, Pubs And Pet Store On Regents Park Road. Take The Exit Where Regents Park Road And Primrose Hill Road Intersects. Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead Though Be Aware It Can Get Very Crowded On A Hot Summers Day. Nice Children's Playground Also In The Park. 2 Albert Terrace London Lancashire NW1 7SU 2.39 miles London, Nw1 7Su

Location what3words ladder.face.slam

Victoria Park
A Short, Circular Walk In London's Victoria Park. The City's Oldest Public Park Is A Broad Green Space For You And Your Dog To Enjoy. Lancashire E9 7DE 2.79 miles Heading East Out Of London.

Urban Canalside In East London
Great Walk Along The Canal To Victoria Park Carr St London Lancashire E14 7FD 3.02 miles Dlr To Limehouse Or Park At Bottom End Of Carr St To Join Canal Path

Location what3words finely.fades.claims

Hampstead Heath
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire NW5 1NB 3.07 miles Located Just Four Miles From Trafalgar Square.

Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	11.1°C	10°C	7°C	5.7°C	8.3°C	12.6°C	16.1°C	17.1°C	18°C	17.3°C	15.4°C	13.6°C
Feels Like	9.8°C	8.8°C	5.3°C	4.1°C	7.2°C	11.6°C	15.3°C	17.1°C	17.9°C	17.3°C	15.2°C	13.5°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	12.1°C	11.2°C	10°C	9.2°C	9.9°C	10.6°C	11.1°C	12.4°C	13.3°C	13.4°C	12.5°C	10.7°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	11.2°C	9.5°C	8.3°C	9.2°C	9.9°C	10.7°C	12.5°C	13.5°C	13.5°C	12.7°C	10.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	10.1°C	9.1°C	8.4°C	7.9°C	12.1°C	17.1°C	21.3°C	22.3°C	21.9°C	21°C	19.8°C	15°C
Feels Like	10°C	8.8°C	7.9°C	7.5°C	11.9°C	17°C	21.3°C	24.2°C	21.9°C	21°C	19.8°C	15°C

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