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Parasol Unit

 
 
ADDRESS
14 Wharf Road, Hoxton, London N1 7RW 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7490 7373 
 
OPENING TIMES
Tue to Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 12:00 - 17:00
 
PRICES
Free
 

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Parasol UnitParasol unit foundation for contemporary art is a non-profit space
devoted to promoting contemporary art for the benefit of the public.
Parasol unit is a privately funded charity with possible and future
additional funding from the public and private sectors. The core
activity of Parasol unit is to showcase the work of contemporary artists
from around the world. Each year, the foundation mounts three or four
exhibitions in various media, such as sculpture, painting, installation,
video, or photography, for which some works might be specifically
commissioned. Each exhibition is usually accompanied by a publication.
Parasol unit does not charge admission fees.

 

Opening and closing times for Parasol Unit

Today (Tuesday) Parasol Unit closes at 18.00

Monday:

Closed
 
 

Tuesday:

10.00
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18.00
 
 

Wednesday:

10.00
-
18.00
 
 

Thursday:

10.00
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18.00
 
 

Friday:

10.00
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18.00
 
 

Saturday:

10.00
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18.00
 
 

Sunday:

12.00
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17.00
 
 
 

Location map of Parasol Unit

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Old Street Tube Station
 
10 minutes walk
 
Angel Tube Station
 
12 minutes walk
 
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Macclesfield Road NCP
 
3 minutes walk
 
Elia Mews Car Park
 
6 minutes walk
 
 
 
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Hotels near Parasol Unit

Near Parasol Unit
Thistle City Barbican Hotel London
Thistle City Barbican Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 84% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 5 minutes from Parasol Unit
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
 
 
 
Holiday Inn Express London-City London
Holiday Inn Express London-City
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double/Twin Rooms: 81% off from £67
275 Old Street, EC1V | 13 minutes from Parasol Unit
Modern and functional, you get what you pay for at this middle ranking hotel close to the City and the reasonable rates mean that it fills ...More
 
 
 
Hilton Islington London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hilton Islington
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 14 minutes from Parasol Unit
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
 
 
 
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Alternative Art Galleries nearest Parasol Unit

Nearest to Parasol Unit
Victoria Miro London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Victoria Miro
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
16 Wharf Road, Hoxton, London N1 | At Parasol Unit
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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Magnum Photos
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
63 Gee Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 9 minutes from Parasol Unit
The London gallery for renowned photo agency, Magnum. Representing the best in photography, The Magnum Photos selection process for new members is legendary for its toughness. ...More
 
 
 
Host Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Host Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Honduras Street, City, London EC1Y | 10 minutes from Parasol Unit
Host was established in 2005 by Jon Levy, director of foto8, and Adrian Evans, director of Panos Pictures. Photojournalism - from classical black and white reportage ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near Parasol Unit

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Parasol Unit
Sadler's Wells London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Sadler's Wells
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 11 minutes from Parasol Unit
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
 
 
 
Bunhill Fields London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Bunhill Fields
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
38 City Road, Shoreditch, London EC1Y | 13 minutes from Parasol Unit
Small, wooded dissenters' cemetery in the city centre. William Blake, John Bunyan and Daniel Defoe are among over 120,000 nonconformists whose bodies are squeezed closely together within ...More
 
 
 
Museum and Library of the Order of St John London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Museum and Library of the Order of St John
London > Attractions > Museums
St. Johns Gate, 26 St. John's Lane, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 15 minutes from Parasol Unit
This 16th century gatehouse was formerly the southern entrance to the Priory of the Medieval Order of St John and contains furniture, painting, silver, coins and ...More
 
 
 
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Events near Parasol Unit

Near Parasol Unit
Antonio Gades Company: Fuenteovejuna
London > Events > Dance  Dates: 14th February - 16th February 2012
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 11 minutes from Parasol Unit
A presentation of the folk-dance interpretation of the Lope de Vega play, set in 15th-century Andalusia and based on real events. Fuenteovejuna will be performed by ...More
 
 
 
Dr Sketchy: Anti Valentines Day Special London
Dr Sketchy: Anti Valentines Day Special
London > Events > Theatre  Dates: Tuesday 14th February 2012 - 7pm-11.30pm
The Old Queen's Head, 44 Essex Road, N1 | 12 minutes from Parasol Unit
Life drawing class for over 18s featuring burlesque and cabaret stars....More
 
 
 
The Godfathers
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife  Dates: Tuesday 14th February 2012 - 7pm
O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield Street, N1 | 14 minutes from Parasol Unit
Resident DJs spin rock'n'roll and retro hits....More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near Parasol Unit

Near Parasol Unit
The Old Red Lion Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Old Red Lion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 11 minutes from Parasol Unit
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
 
 
 
Sadler's Wells London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Sadler's Wells
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Rosebery Avenue, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 11 minutes from Parasol Unit
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
 
 
 
Sadler's Wells Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Sadler's Wells Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 11 minutes from Parasol Unit
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 ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near Parasol Unit

The best shops and markets near Parasol Unit
Bobbin Bicycles London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Bobbin Bicycles
London > Shopping > Bicycle Shops
397 St John Street, Angel, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 11 minutes from Parasol Unit
For your vintage-style bicycles and accessories head to Bobbin Bicycles in Islington, the self-proclaimed most beautiful bike boutique in Britain. Opened in spring 2007, Bobbins has ...More
 
 
 
Camden Passage London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Camden Passage
London > Shopping > Markets
Camden Passage, Islington, London N1 | 11 minutes from Parasol Unit
Hidden down a cobble-stoned Angel backstreet a whimsical collection of odds and ends have been gathered together on a selection of market stalls (not to be ...More
 
 
 
My Sugarland London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
My Sugarland
London > Shopping > Clothing
402-404 St Johns Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 11 minutes from Parasol Unit
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 Parasol Unit

What are the best dining options near Parasol Unit London?
William IV London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
William IV
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
7 Shepherdess Walk, Hoxton, London N1 | 2 minutes from Parasol Unit
Off the beaten Old Street track, this surreal and spellbinding pub has obviously won a loyal following within months of opening. The friendly management are keen ...More
 
 
 
Fifteen London - Trattoria London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Fifteen London - Trattoria
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
15 Westland Place, Hoxton, London N1 | 5 minutes from Parasol Unit
Winner of the UK's Best Dish Awards 2005 for the Best Pasta category....More
 
 
 
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Fish Central
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
149 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 5 minutes from Parasol Unit
Fish & Chips ...More
 
 
 
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Education near Parasol Unit

Near Parasol Unit
City Journalism London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
City Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 10 minutes from Parasol Unit
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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Workers' Educational Association
London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 17 minutes from Parasol Unit
National charity for adult learning which also runs an excellent selection of theatre, literature, history and politics evening classes....More
 
 
 
London Wine Academy London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Wine Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 19 minutes from Parasol Unit
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
 
 
 
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Leisure near Parasol Unit

Parasol Unit gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Circus Space London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Circus Space
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, Hoxton, London N1 | 13 minutes from Parasol Unit
Circus Space is the UK's premier Circus school, providing a BA Hons degree in Circus Arts, support for professional performers and a range of recreational ...More
 
 
 
Postman's Park London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Postman's Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 21 minutes from Parasol Unit
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More
 
 
 
Urban Golf London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Urban Golf
London > Leisure > Golf
12 Smithfield Street, City, London EC1A | 21 minutes from Parasol Unit
OK, so you may not be able to soak up the rays on this indoor course but it’s a brilliant idea that has been stylishly executed. ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near Parasol Unit

The best pubs near London Parasol Unit.
William IV London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
William IV
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
7 Shepherdess Walk, Hoxton, London N1 | 2 minutes from Parasol Unit
Off the beaten Old Street track, this surreal and spellbinding pub has obviously won a loyal following within months of opening. The friendly management are keen ...More
 
 
 
Duke of Cambridge London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Duke of Cambridge
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
30 St Peter's Street, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from Parasol Unit
This pioneering organic pub has done a good job of going gastro without losing the atmosphere of a proper boozer. In part, this is due to ...More
 
 
 
The Peasant London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Peasant
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
240 St John Street, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 11 minutes from Parasol Unit
The Peasant is really two different eateries under one roof. Downstairs is a crowded and cheerful gastropub, with a menu of substantial tapas and platters. Upstairs ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near Parasol Unit

Parasol Unit clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
The Nightjar Bar London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Nightjar Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
129-131 City Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 9 minutes from Parasol Unit
Live jazz and adventurous signature cocktails in a subterranean speakeasy setting try The Nightjar Bar in Shoreditch. Taking its cue from the illicit anti-Prohibition bars of ...More
 
 
 
Colebrookes London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Colebrookes
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
69 Colebrooke Row, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 12 minutes from Parasol Unit
If the Government want to encourage more of a European café culture, they should send someone down to Colebrookes to take a look. Colebrookes takes the ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Artillery Arms
London > Nightlife > Bars
102 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 12 minutes from Parasol Unit
...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Parasol Unit

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Parasol Unit.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Symphony Orchestra St Luke's
London > Business > Venue Hire
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 8 minutes from Parasol Unit
...More
 
 
 
Sadler's Wells London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Sadler's Wells
London > Business > Venue Hire
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 11 minutes from Parasol Unit
Can accomodate for up to 2070 people....More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The HAC Grounds
London > Business > Venue Hire
City Road, City, London EC1Y | 14 minutes from Parasol Unit
...More
 
 
 
 

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Life Painting: Workshop
Exhibitions | Until 28th February 2012 

Candid Arts Galleries 11 minutes walk from Parasol Unit

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Happy New
Theatre | Until 24th March 2012 

The Old Red Lion Theatre 11 minutes walk from Parasol Unit

Celebrities and abandoned brothers Danny and Lyle are about to step out into the big wide world, but their childhood ...More

UMOJA
UMOJA
Dance | Until 19th February 2012 

Sadler's Wells Theatre 11 minutes walk from Parasol Unit

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 11 minutes walk from Parasol Unit

A presentation of the folk-dance interpretation of the Lope de Vega play, set in 15th-century Andalusia and based on real ...More

Pub Quiz
Kids Events | Until 28th February 2012 

The Old Queen's Head 12 minutes walk from Parasol Unit

A traditional quiz....More

Dr Sketchy: Anti Valentines Day Special
Theatre | On 14th February 2012 

The Old Queen's Head 12 minutes walk from Parasol Unit

Life drawing class for over 18s featuring burlesque and cabaret stars....More

After The Turn
Theatre | Until 25th February 2012 

The Courtyard Theatre 12 minutes walk from Parasol Unit

Interval Productions presents a pop musical about guilt, grief, love and self-discover, featuring the songs of Tim Prottey-Jones. Book by ...More

The Godfathers
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 14th February 2012 

O2 Academy Islington 14 minutes walk from Parasol Unit

Resident DJs spin rock'n'roll and retro hits....More

Sense And Sensibility
Theatre | Until 19th February 2012 

Rosemary Branch Theatre 14 minutes walk from Parasol Unit

Roger Parsley and Andy Graham's adaptation of the Austen classic tale of love, honour and duty directed by Helen Tennison....More

Gary Hume: The Indifferent Owl
Exhibitions | Until 25th February 2012 

White Cube Hoxton Square 14 minutes walk from Parasol Unit

Brightly coloured gloss paintings and sculpture....More

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