Welcome to Shacklewell

Shacklewell is a small district located in the London Borough of Hackney. It is situated in the northeastern part of Greater London and is bordered by Dalston, Stoke Newington, and Hackney Downs. The area is known for its vibrant cultural scene, with a mix of independent shops, cafes, and bars. Shacklewell is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Hackney Downs and Clissold Park, which provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the most notable landmarks in Shacklewell is the Rio Cinema, which has been a fixture in the area since 1909. The cinema is known for its eclectic programming, which includes everything from classic films to contemporary indie releases. It is also a popular venue for live music and other cultural events. Another notable attraction in the area is the Hackney Showroom, a contemporary arts venue that hosts a range of performances, exhibitions, and workshops.

Despite its small size, Shacklewell has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century. The area was once home to a thriving textile industry, and many of the old factories and warehouses have been converted into residential properties. Today, Shacklewell is a diverse and vibrant community that is popular with young professionals and families. With its mix of cultural attractions, green spaces, and historic landmarks, it is a unique and exciting place to live or visit in Greater London.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 13.1°C

Feels Like: 11.6°C

Wind: 10.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Lane	68 Georges Road Holloway Holloway Greater London N7 8JN 02076073407 School Website
London Metropolitan University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Lynn Dobbs	166 - 220 Holloway Road London N7 8DB 2073203581 School Website
The Bridge School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Julian Matthews	251 Hungerford Road London N7 9LD 2076191000 School Website
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space Free Schools Special Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Dr Edward Ashcroft	C/O The Bridge School, 251 Hungerford Road Islington London Greater London N7 9LD 02076191000 School Website
New River College Secondary Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Smith	Lough Road Islington London Greater London N7 8RH 02075040534 School Website
Hungerford School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo Stephens	249 Hungerford Road Islington London N7 9LF 2076191000 School Website
Grafton Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Andrew Turnock	Eburne Road Holloway Holloway Greater London N7 6AR 02072723284 School Website
Holloway School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Alan Streeter	Hilldrop Road London Greater London N7 0JG 02076075885 School Website
Pakeman Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Bonnin	Hornsey Road Islington London Greater London N7 6DU 02076072575 School Website
Tufnell Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Scarborough	Dalmeny Road Islington London Greater London N7 0HJ 02076074852 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Drayton Park Drayton Park, Highbury, Greater London, N5 1NT 0.50 Miles

Caledonian Road And Barnsbury Caledonian Road, Barnsbury, Greater London, N1 1DF 0.70 Miles

Highbury And Islington Holloway Road, Highbury Corner, Greater London, N5 1RA 0.74 Miles

Upper Holloway Holloway Road, Upper Holloway, Greater London, N19 4DJ 0.87 Miles

Kentish Town Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town, Greater London, NW5 2AA 0.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Islington Car Service Ltd 020 7700 2222 195 Holloway Road, London, Greater London, N7 8DJ 0.37 Miles
G And L Taxis 020 7607 4282 89 Crayford Road, London, Greater London, N7 0NE 0.38 Miles
Nadhash Minicab Service 020 7700 4444 A545 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London, N7 8NS 0.39 Miles
Day To Day Cars 020 7700 5600 151 Hornsey Rd, London, Greater London, N7 6DU 0.42 Miles
Ambassador Car And Courier Service 0800 335 7825 508 Holloway Road, London, Greater London, N7 6JD 0.44 Miles
Luton Airport Transfers 020 7183 3773 19, London, Greater London, N7 0DR 0.45 Miles
Yellow Cars 020 7609 4444 103 Holloway Road, London, Greater London, N7 8LT 0.57 Miles
Kwik Cars 020 7609 3333 83 Holloway Road, London, Greater London, N7 8LT 0.57 Miles
Fnot Cars 020 7281 7060 158B Seven Sisters Road, London, Greater London, N7 7PL 0.58 Miles
Safari Mini Cab 020 7263 9916 146 Seven Sisters Road, London, Greater London, N7 7PL 0.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
N7 Penn Road (O/S 58) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Caledonian Road / Widdenham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Caledonian Road (O/S 492) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Camden Road / Williamson Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Holloway Road (O/S 315) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Loraine Road /Holloway Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Hungerford Road (O/S 30) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Holloway Road (O/S 222) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Jackson Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Middleton Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Cardwell Road / Crayford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 North Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Holloway Road (O/S 482) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Caledonian Road / Mackenzie Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Hornsey Rd /Harvist Estate (Nr Toll'n Rd) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Partnership Primary Care Centre 020 38174431	Partnership Pcc 331 Camden Road London N7 0SL
Islington Gp Federation 020 37706101	Islington Gp Federation Unit 16-18, 8 Hornsey St London N7 8EG
Sobell Medical Centre 020 76093050	Sobell Medical Centre 272 Holloway Road London N7 6NE
The Medical Centre 020 76078259	The Medical Centre 140 Holloway Road London N7 8DD
The Goodinge Group Practice 020 76196670	Goodinge Health Centre Goodinge Cl, 20 North Rd London N7 9EW

Local Stores

Highbury - Queensland Terrace
54 Benwell Road
Islington
London
Greater London
N7 7BA
02077 003704
Store Website
0.38 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Veterinary Emergency Services Ltd
Unit 2, 19/23 Wedmore Street London N19 4RU 0203 808 0100 admin@veteris.co.uk Website 0.69 miles


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Rspca Finsbury Park Animal Hospital
Fao Sandra Laker Rspca 22 Sonderburg Road London N7 7QD 0300 123 0712 fpah.reception@rspca.org.uk Website 0.71 miles
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Animals Treated
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Dr Crina Dragu, Veterinary Surgeon Mrcvs, Mobile Services
Caversham Road London NW5 2DR Website 0.85 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Highbury
209 Blackstock Road London N5 2LL 0207 3591000 practice.highbury@vilagevet.co.uk Website 0.99 miles
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Medivet Finsbury Park
106 Blackstock Road Finsbury Park London N4 2DR 020 7359 0418 finsbury.park@medivet.co.uk Website 1.00 miles
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Medivet Islington Liverpool Roadzasman Vet
144 Liverpool Road Islington London N1 1LA 020 7609 9023 islington.liverpool.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 1.03 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.41 miles Located Just Four Miles From Trafalgar Square.

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 1.52 miles

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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 1.89 miles London, Nw1 7Su

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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 2.47 miles

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Walthamstow / Leyton Marsh
Open Space Mostly Off-Lead Except For Some Areas Which Are Nature Reserves. Hard To Believe You Are In London! 202 Riverside Cl London Lancashire E5 9SU 3.22 miles

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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 3.55 miles Heading East Out Of London.

Weather Forecast

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	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	12.4°C	11.4°C	8.6°C	8.4°C	9.8°C	13.3°C	15.7°C	17.1°C	17.5°C	16.6°C	15.3°C	13.7°C
Feels Like	12.6°C	11.4°C	8.6°C	8.4°C	10°C	13.1°C	15.6°C	17.1°C	17.5°C	16.6°C	15.6°C	13.6°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

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	11.7°C	10.5°C	9.4°C	8.3°C	10.3°C	15.6°C	19.2°C	20.9°C	21.2°C	20.5°C	19.1°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	11.4°C	10°C	9.3°C	8.3°C	10.5°C	15.7°C	19.2°C	20.9°C	21.2°C	20.5°C	19.1°C	15.2°C

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	16.4°C	16.1°C	15.4°C	14.8°C	15.3°C	16.4°C	17.5°C	17.6°C	17°C	16.3°C	15.9°C	16.5°C
Feels Like	16.3°C	16°C	15.5°C	14.9°C	15.4°C	16.4°C	17.5°C	17.6°C	17°C	16.3°C	15.9°C	16.5°C

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