Tourism and Travel

Bordering the City of London, and just a short stroll from the West End is the sophisticated and fun borough of Islington. The borough offers a range of delights and presents an opportunity for visitors to discover a sense of the real London.

With a rich history and many famous associations, Islington boasts amazing architecture coupled with a vibrant and creative atmosphere. Period squares with famous past residents, the thriving Upper Street with an abundance of mouth watering eateries and not forgetting one of the top Premiership football teams, there are a variety of attractions to entice you away from the main London tourist trails.

The following pages offer information on places to stay in Islington and how to travel around the borough. Available to download below is a fact sheet detailing Islington attractions and things to do.

Getting Here

Islington is a busy borough and a variety of parking restrictions apply. The best way to get here is by public transport.

The Public Transport in Islington section provides information on travelling to the borough by public transport, and some tips if you do need to travel by car.