Doctor Johnson's House
Nearby
Email to a friend
-
Visitor Information
- Images
Johnson's house is an early 18th-century residence with some interesting furniture and a collection of portrait prints of the man himself and his circle of friends. There is also some fine, original Virginia pine panelling and a staircase, and the garret workroom where Johnson compiled his dictionary.The first edition of Dr Johnson's Dictionary is also housed here.
Doctor Johnson's House images
Doctor Johnson's House Dr Johnson's House Gough Square
LondonTown.com - Doctor Johnson's House Location Map
Underground Stations
Railway Stations
Further articles featuring Doctor Johnson's House on LondonTown.com
Plan the perfect year in the capital with our pick of the best events in London 2016. From January through to December, every month boasts an impressive line-up of entertainment. So, take a look at our guide and be sure not to miss a thing.
Booking multiple rooms?
Visit our group bookings page or call 020 7437 4370 for assistance
Room 1
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £73 39% off
1-2 Serjeant's Inn, EC4Y | 2 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Amazing hotel, located right in the heart of the city. The Apex Temple Court Hotel is a landmark building that has been converted into a four ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £93 37% off
19 New Bridge Street, EC4V | 5 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Located in the very heart of the Square Mile, Crowne Plaza London The City is a newly renovated hotel set on the site of Henry VIII's ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £75 28% off
24 Ludgate Hill, EC4M | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
This neat and simple hotel gets all the basics right. The prices are sensible, the rooms are simply and attractively decorated, there's a decent little bistro, ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Fleet Street, City, London EC4Y | 3 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
This church, restored by Sir Christopher Wren, has a large crypt museum which tells the story of the six previous churches which stood here. Pepys was ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
10 Stone Buildings, Lincolns Inn Fields, Holborn, London WC2A | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
This exhibition covers almost two centuries of the combined history of the regiments, The Inns of Court Regiment (The Devil\'s Own), and the City of London ... More
Sights and Attractions near Doctor Johnson's House
London > Attractions >
New Street Square, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from Doctor Johnson's House
Just off New Fetter Lane, New Street Square is a quiet space in Holborn where you can shop and stop off for a bite to eat. ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, Temple, Holborn, London EC4Y | 3 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of the ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Middle Temple Lane, Holborn, London EC4Y | 5 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily damaged ... More
London > Events > Tours Dates: 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2016
Doctor Johnson's House, 17 Gough Square, EC4A | 1 minute from Doctor Johnson's House
A 300 year old town house, nestled amongst a maze of courts and alleys. It was built in 1700 and was both the home and workplace ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Sunday 25th September 2016 - 5pm
Doctor Johnson's House, Fleet Street, Temple, EC4Y | 3 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Live Music, Choir....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 9th September to 4th December 2016
Doctor Johnson's House, 180 Strand, WC2R | 7 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
The Hayward Gallery's only major off-site exhibition during its two-year refurbishment, presented with The Vinyl Factory, is an audio-visual feast from ten leading international artists. Combining ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
9 Norwich Street, Holborn, London EC4A | 2 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Quirky, alternative cabaret club. From cream teas to secret organic cocktails, cabaret and comedy, Kuki La-Belle and Delores von Cotier’s cheeky club combines the naughty with the ... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
213 Strand, Holborn, London WC2R | 5 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
The Funny Side comedy group runs comedy clubs in three locations in London, including the flagship Covent Garden venue above The George pub which puts on ... More
London > Entertainment >
Kings Reach, Victoria Embankment, Holborn, London EC4Y | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
One of the last three surviving warships of the Royal Navy built during the First World War and the first type of warship built specifically for ... More
Shopping near Doctor Johnson's House
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
15-17 New Street Square, Fetter Lane, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from Doctor Johnson's House
Organic, wild and artisan food is supplied by the likes of the River Cottage at this food emporium which, is the second Natural Kitchen to open ... More
Restaurants near Doctor Johnson's House
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
170 Fleet Street, Holborn, London EC4A | 1 minute from Doctor Johnson's House
Food to go in its simplest form. Freeshly baked bread for hand-made made sandwhiches; home made soups; simple salads. Another high street option for fresh. fast ... More
London > Restaurants > Mexican restaurants
142 Fleet Street, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from Doctor Johnson's House
Don't be put off by the lunchtime queue out the door, the service is fast at Chilango Mexican restaurant on Fleet Street. You can get a ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Athene Place, Shoe Lane, City, London EC4A | 2 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Nero is probably the best of the Capital’s coffee shop chains. Offers a wide range of authentic Italian coffee in a pleasant relaxed environment. Snacks include ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Barnard's Inn Hall, Holborn, London EC1N | 3 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
... More
London > Education > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 4 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More
Leisure near Doctor Johnson's House
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 5 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
145 Fleet Street, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from Doctor Johnson's House
Sprawling 17th century tavern with rabbit-warren of bars and a rich history. Steeped in history, this pub’s story stretches back through the reigns of fifteen monarchs. While ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
108 Fetter Lane, Holborn, London EC4A | 2 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Tucked into a quiet corner near Lincoln's Inn Fields, The White Swan is an absolute delight. The owners, Tom and Ed Martin, also run The Gun ... More
Nightlife near Doctor Johnson's House
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
1 St Brides Passage, Fleet Street, EC4Y | 3 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
A wine bar and shop selling wines directly from independent vineyards, Humble Grape opened its first wine bar and shop in Battersea ... More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
Bleeding Heart Yard, off Greville Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1 | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Set in an attractive cobbled courtyard, this candlelit bistro/wine bar is a taste of an older, more civilised world. Uniformed French waiters glide unobtrusively between tables ... More
Meeting venue hire near Doctor Johnson's House
London > Business > Venue Hire
2 Plowden Buildings Middle Temple Lane, Holborn, London EC4Y | 5 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily damaged ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Bleeding Heart Yard, off Greville Street, Farringdon, Clerkenwell, London EC1N | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Treasury Office, Holborn, London WC2A | 6 minutes from Doctor Johnson's House
... More
Also in Gough Square
Our recommendations in the same street as Doctor Johnson's House
Alternate names and popular misspellings for Doctor Johnson's House
|
Hotels Near Doctor Johnson's House What's On Today Near Doctor Johnson's House  Yinka Shonibare: Globe Head Ballerina Exhibitions | Until 19th June 2017 Royal Opera House 1 minute walk from Doctor Johnson's House A new piece of artwork by Yinka Shonibare will be displayed on the exterior of the Royal Opera House this ...More  Bobbi Brown Afternoon Tea at Balthazar Foodie Events | Until 29th September 2016 Balthazar 2 minutes walk from Doctor Johnson's House Plumped up lips made from sponge, chocolate torte as gel eyeliner, and rhubarb and ginger cream lined up like brush-on ...More  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Theatre | Until 7th January 2017 Theatre Royal Drury Lane 3 minutes walk from Doctor Johnson's House Nominated for a staggering seven gongs in the 2014 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ...More  Matilda The Musical Theatre | Until 28th May 2017 Cambridge Theatre 3 minutes walk from Doctor Johnson's House The Royal Shakespeare Company's multiple award-winning musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's celebrated children's book Matilda is a big hit at ...More  The Lion King Theatre | Until 4th June 2017 The Lyceum Theatre 3 minutes walk from Doctor Johnson's House The Lion King tells the story of Simba - the epic adventure of his battles, his friendships, his dreams and ...More  The Play That Goes Wrong Theatre | Until 11th September 2016 Duchess Theatre 3 minutes walk from Doctor Johnson's House Presented by the award-winning, international comedy company Mischief Theatre, The Play That Goes Wrong follows the inept and accident prone ...More West End Bares: Excalibare! Theatre | On 25th September 2016 Novello Theatre 3 minutes walk from Doctor Johnson's House The naughtiness of burlesque meets the razzle dazzle of the West End in the seventh year of this fundraiser for ...More Green Day's American Idiot Theatre | Until 25th September 2016 Arts Theatre 4 minutes walk from Doctor Johnson's House X Factor finalist Amelia Lily plays Whatshername in the Tony Award-winning musical about three boyhood friends searching for meaning in ...More  Stomp Theatre | Until 8th January 2017 Ambassadors Theatre 4 minutes walk from Doctor Johnson's House Stomp stages an aural assault on your senses at the Ambassadors Theatre. There is no plot, no dialogue and nobody ...More  Funny Girl Theatre | Until 8th October 2016 Savoy Theatre 4 minutes walk from Doctor Johnson's House Olivier and BAFTA award-winning actress Sheridan Smith makes her much awaited return to the West End in 2016 to star ...More 
Hotels near Doctor Johnson's House
From cheap budget places to stay to luxury 5 star suites see our discounts for Doctor Johnson's House hotels, including Crowne Plaza London The City from 81% off. |
 |
