Crafts Council
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44A Pentonville Road, Islington, London N1 9BY
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020 7806 2500
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The Crafts Council in Islington houses Britain's largest crafts gallery, where a continuous cycle of work by major exhibitors can be seen throughout the year. The centre also contains a reference and a picture library as well as an information centre, gallery shop and café.
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January 2008
Collect 2008 Victoria and Albert Museum, SW7 2RL 25th January 2008 - 29th January 2008 Organised by the British Crafts Council, Collect is the only art fair in...
Hilton Islington
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 7 minutes from Crafts Council
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants and ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 7 minutes from Crafts Council
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants and ...More
Holiday Inn London Kings Cross - Bloomsbury
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 73% off from £97
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 11 minutes from Crafts Council
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 73% off from £97
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 11 minutes from Crafts Council
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ...More
Thistle City Barbican Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 84% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 14 minutes from Crafts Council
Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ...More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 84% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 14 minutes from Crafts Council
Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ...More
Gagosian Gallery Britannia Street
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
6-24 Britannia Street, King's Cross, London WC1X | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
The Gagosian is a cavernous space for exhibitions of the highest calibre. It is a major asset for the regeneration of the King's Cross area. Larry ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
6-24 Britannia Street, King's Cross, London WC1X | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
The Gagosian is a cavernous space for exhibitions of the highest calibre. It is a major asset for the regeneration of the King's Cross area. Larry ...More
Victoria Miro
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
16 Wharf Road, Hoxton, London N1 | 14 minutes from Crafts Council
The Victoria Miro originally opened in Cork Street in London, W1, in 1985. The gallery moved to its present location in 16 Wharf Road, Islington, in ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
16 Wharf Road, Hoxton, London N1 | 14 minutes from Crafts Council
The Victoria Miro originally opened in Cork Street in London, W1, in 1985. The gallery moved to its present location in 16 Wharf Road, Islington, in ...More
Guardian News & Media Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 14 minutes from Crafts Council
For an interesting take on print journalism and the machinations of the media world pay a visit to the gallery situated in the foyer of the ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 14 minutes from Crafts Council
For an interesting take on print journalism and the machinations of the media world pay a visit to the gallery situated in the foyer of the ...More
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Sights and Attractions near Crafts Council
The best museums, galleries, attractions near Crafts Council
Sadler's Wells
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Crafts Council
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national and ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Crafts Council
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national and ...More
Exmouth Market
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
A rich hunting ground for restaurants and bars, Exmouth Market twinkles under the fairy lights that zig-zag overhead across the scenic pedestrianised street. Hip hang outs ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
A rich hunting ground for restaurants and bars, Exmouth Market twinkles under the fairy lights that zig-zag overhead across the scenic pedestrianised street. Hip hang outs ...More
London Canal Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
12-13 New Wharf Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 12 minutes from Crafts Council
A trip to the Canal Museum reveals there's more to London's man-made waterways than just enjoying a day out in a narrow boat. You'll learn about ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
12-13 New Wharf Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 12 minutes from Crafts Council
A trip to the Canal Museum reveals there's more to London's man-made waterways than just enjoying a day out in a narrow boat. You'll learn about ...More
Ren Harvieu
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 8pm
The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road, N1 | 3 minutes from Crafts Council
Indie-pop by the Salford-based singer-songwriter....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 8pm
The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road, N1 | 3 minutes from Crafts Council
Indie-pop by the Salford-based singer-songwriter....More
Comedy Gold
London > Events > Comedy Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 6.30pm-12midnight
The Old Queen's Head, 44 Essex Road, N1 | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
Quirky stand-up from Eric Lampaert, plus Fergus Craig, Geoff Norcott and Joel Dommett....More
London > Events > Comedy Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 6.30pm-12midnight
The Old Queen's Head, 44 Essex Road, N1 | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
Quirky stand-up from Eric Lampaert, plus Fergus Craig, Geoff Norcott and Joel Dommett....More
Megson, Milkwood
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 7.30pm-11pm
The Wilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, EC1R | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
Award-winning contemporary folk duo....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 7.30pm-11pm
The Wilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, EC1R | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
Award-winning contemporary folk duo....More
The Old Red Lion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Crafts Council
One of London's most famous fringe pub theatres, the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington was founded in 1979 by Charlie Hanson and is a welcome ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Crafts Council
One of London's most famous fringe pub theatres, the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington was founded in 1979 by Charlie Hanson and is a welcome ...More
The Lexington
London > Entertainment >
96-98 Pentonville Road, Clerkenwell, London N1 | 3 minutes from Crafts Council
The Lexington is both a music venue and an English pub that thinks it’s an American speakeasy. While this may sound like trying to please all ...More
London > Entertainment >
96-98 Pentonville Road, Clerkenwell, London N1 | 3 minutes from Crafts Council
The Lexington is both a music venue and an English pub that thinks it’s an American speakeasy. While this may sound like trying to please all ...More
Filthy McNasty's
London > Entertainment > Live Music
68 Amwell Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from Crafts Council
Filthy McNasty's Whiskey Cafe (great name) appears, at first sight, to be an Irish bar with a sizeable selection of whiskies as well as Guinness ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
68 Amwell Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from Crafts Council
Filthy McNasty's Whiskey Cafe (great name) appears, at first sight, to be an Irish bar with a sizeable selection of whiskies as well as Guinness ...More
Euphorium Bakery
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
26a Chapel Market, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from Crafts Council
This traditional bakery, drawing on British and Gallic roots, has made an indelible mark on the foodies of Islington. With nearly twenty types of bread - ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
26a Chapel Market, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from Crafts Council
This traditional bakery, drawing on British and Gallic roots, has made an indelible mark on the foodies of Islington. With nearly twenty types of bread - ...More
Fresh N Fine
London > Shopping > Supermarkets
18 Penton Street, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Crafts Council
This independent supermarket between Angel and Kings Cross sells good quality organic food, Bundaberg root beer and Fentiman's cola as well as all the basics. ...More
London > Shopping > Supermarkets
18 Penton Street, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Crafts Council
This independent supermarket between Angel and Kings Cross sells good quality organic food, Bundaberg root beer and Fentiman's cola as well as all the basics. ...More
My Sugarland
London > Shopping > Clothing
402-404 St Johns Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Crafts Council
Owned by stylist Zoe Lem, My Sugarland is a beautiful vintage shop which sells 1920s dresses alongside catwalk labels like Eley Kishimoto and Armand Basi and ...More
London > Shopping > Clothing
402-404 St Johns Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from Crafts Council
Owned by stylist Zoe Lem, My Sugarland is a beautiful vintage shop which sells 1920s dresses alongside catwalk labels like Eley Kishimoto and Armand Basi and ...More
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Restaurants near Crafts Council
What are the best dining options near Crafts Council London?
Tortilla
London > Restaurants > Mexican restaurants
13 Islington High Street, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from Crafts Council
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London > Restaurants > Mexican restaurants
13 Islington High Street, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from Crafts Council
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Pret A Manger
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
27 Islington High Street, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from Crafts Council
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
27 Islington High Street, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from Crafts Council
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
Jamie's Italian
London > Restaurants >
Angel Building, 403 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 2 minutes from Crafts Council
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver indulges the Italian in him with his chain of family-oriented Jamie's Italian restaurants which have sprung up all over the country since ...More
London > Restaurants >
Angel Building, 403 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 2 minutes from Crafts Council
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver indulges the Italian in him with his chain of family-oriented Jamie's Italian restaurants which have sprung up all over the country since ...More
London Wine Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 14 minutes from Crafts Council
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 14 minutes from Crafts Council
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ...More
The Make Lounge
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 14 minutes from Crafts Council
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 14 minutes from Crafts Council
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
City Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 21 minutes from Crafts Council
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 21 minutes from Crafts Council
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
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Leisure near Crafts Council
Crafts Council gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
My Chocolate Workshops
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 20 minutes from Crafts Council
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 20 minutes from Crafts Council
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
Lincoln's Inn Fields
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Holborn, Holborn, London WC2A | 25 minutes from Crafts Council
The largest public square in London, Lincoln's Inn Fields has a rich and varied history. In 1683 it was the site of the public beheading of ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Holborn, Holborn, London WC2A | 25 minutes from Crafts Council
The largest public square in London, Lincoln's Inn Fields has a rich and varied history. In 1683 it was the site of the public beheading of ...More
The Ambassador
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
55 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
The Ambassador is one of the more special among of the gastro pubs in Exmouth Market thanks to its short but eclectic menu. It also owes ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
55 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
The Ambassador is one of the more special among of the gastro pubs in Exmouth Market thanks to its short but eclectic menu. It also owes ...More
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Nightlife near Crafts Council
Crafts Council clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Smithy's Wine Bar
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
16-17 Leeke Street, King's Cross, London WC1X | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
An unexpected surprise, located in a King’s Cross backstreet you never knew existed, yet still only a five-minute walk from the tube, this wine-bar-cum-restaurant offers a ...More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
16-17 Leeke Street, King's Cross, London WC1X | 10 minutes from Crafts Council
An unexpected surprise, located in a King’s Cross backstreet you never knew existed, yet still only a five-minute walk from the tube, this wine-bar-cum-restaurant offers a ...More
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Meeting venue hire near Crafts Council
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Crafts Council.
Sadler's Wells
London > Business > Venue Hire
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Crafts Council
Can accomodate for up to 2070 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Crafts Council
Can accomodate for up to 2070 people....More
Business Design Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Crafts Council
Exhibitors love this venue and it's easy to see why. The Business Design Centre in Islington is in a great location just one mile from The ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Crafts Council
Exhibitors love this venue and it's easy to see why. The Business Design Centre in Islington is in a great location just one mile from The ...More
Little Angel Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 13 minutes from Crafts Council
A teeny, tiny and wonderful puppet theatre located in a hidden side road backing onto a green church yard ideal for spontaneous picnics with goodies from ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 13 minutes from Crafts Council
A teeny, tiny and wonderful puppet theatre located in a hidden side road backing onto a green church yard ideal for spontaneous picnics with goodies from ...More
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What's On Today Near Crafts Council Happy New Theatre | Until 24th March 2012 The Old Red Lion Theatre 3 minutes walk from Crafts Council Celebrities and abandoned brothers Danny and Lyle are about to step out into the big wide world, but their childhood ...More Life Painting: Workshop Exhibitions | Until 29th February 2012 Candid Arts Galleries 3 minutes walk from Crafts Council ...More Painting & Sculpture Exhibition Exhibitions | Until 19th February 2012 Candid Arts Galleries 3 minutes walk from Crafts Council ...More Ren Harvieu Concerts | On 15th February 2012 The Lexington 3 minutes walk from Crafts Council Indie-pop by the Salford-based singer-songwriter....More  UMOJA Dance | Until 19th February 2012 Sadler's Wells Theatre 5 minutes walk from Crafts Council With a company of 30 singers, dancers, marimba players, drummers and musicians, UMOJA is a celebration of South Africa's performing ...More Antonio Gades Company: Fuenteovejuna Dance | Until 16th February 2012 Sadler's Wells Theatre 5 minutes walk from Crafts Council A presentation of the folk-dance interpretation of the Lope de Vega play, set in 15th-century Andalusia and based on real ...More Beach Bum Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 29th February 2012 Ladybird Bar 8 minutes walk from Crafts Council DJ Larry Sun plays a mash-up of dance, hip hop, electro and party....More Damien Hirst: The Complete Spot Paintings 1986-2011 Exhibitions | Until 18th February 2012 Gagosian Gallery Britannia Street 10 minutes walk from Crafts Council More than 300 paintings reflecting the artist's fascination with colour....More Megson, Milkwood Concerts | On 15th February 2012 The Wilmington Arms 10 minutes walk from Crafts Council Award-winning contemporary folk duo....More Comedy Gold Comedy | On 15th February 2012 The Old Queen's Head 10 minutes walk from Crafts Council Quirky stand-up from Eric Lampaert, plus Fergus Craig, Geoff Norcott and Joel Dommett....More 
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