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Whitecross Street

 
 
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Whitecross Street, Islington, EC1, London EC1Y 
 

Nearby Whitecross Street

 
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Welcome to our guide for the area around Whitecross Street in Islington. Below we present a selection of upcoming events, local attractions and great places to eat and shop.

The nearest station to Whitecross Street is Barbican Tube Station which is about 6 minutes to the South West.

Whitecross Street is in the London area of EC1.
 
 

Location map of Whitecross Street

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Underground Stations

Underground Stations

 
Barbican Tube Station
 
6 minutes walk
 
Moorgate Tube Station
 
8 minutes walk
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
 
Moorgate Railway Station
 
8 minutes walk
 
Car Parks
 
THE BEST

Hotels near Whitecross Street

Near Whitecross Street
Thistle City Barbican Hotel London
Thistle City Barbican Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 84% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 9 minutes from Whitecross Street
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
 
 
 
The Rookery Hotel London London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Rookery Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 49% off from £120
Peters Lane, EC1M | 10 minutes from Whitecross Street
Filled with old fashioned touches like wood panelling, old paintings, stone flagged floors, claw foot baths and open fires, The Rookery has plenty of character. And ...More
 
 
 
The Zetter London
The Zetter
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Petite Doubles: 71% off from £108
St John's Square 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M | 10 minutes from Whitecross Street
This boutique hotel in trendy Clerkenwell fits right in with the warehouse chic designer feel of the neighbourhood. Mixing vintage chairs with stark modern prints, there's ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Events near Whitecross Street

Near Whitecross Street
Valentine's Day Classics London
Valentine's Day Classics
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: 14th February 2012
Barbican Hall, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Whitecross Street
The classy alternative to sitting in a crowded restaurant eating overpriced food is the Barbican's evening of Valentine's Day Classics. The programme includes performances of Johann ...More
 
 
 
Dickens's Children: Talk London
Dickens's Children: Talk
London > Events > Theatre  Dates: Tuesday 14th February 2012 at 12noon-12.25pm, 1.30pm-1.55pm and 2.30pm-2.55pm
Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 8 minutes from Whitecross Street
A costumed character talk about the author's novels and how his upbringing influenced them....More
 
 
 
Grand Desir
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Tuesday 14th February 2012 - 1.05pm
Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, EC2M | 16 minutes from Whitecross Street
The ensemble performs 15th-century basse-danses and Burgundian chansons....More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Entertainment near Whitecross Street

Near Whitecross Street
Barbican Hall London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican Hall
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Whitecross Street
Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, the Barbican Centre is an imposing collection of the finest in British arts. ...More
 
 
 
Barbican Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Whitecross Street
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ...More
 
 
 
Barbican Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican Centre
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Whitecross Street
Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Sights and Attractions near Whitecross Street

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Whitecross Street
Host Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Host Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Honduras Street, City, London EC1Y | 3 minutes from Whitecross Street
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
 
 
 
Barbican - Curve Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican - Curve Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Whitecross Street
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and design. ...More
 
 
 
Barbican Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican Centre
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Whitecross Street
Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre. Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms one ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near Whitecross Street

The best shops and markets near Whitecross Street
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Barbican Chimes Music Shop
London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 3 minutes from Whitecross Street
Tucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in 1983 ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Flittner
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
86 Moorgate, City, London EC2M | 9 minutes from Whitecross Street
An old-fashioned barber’s patronised by city gentlemen and established in 1904. As well as a shampoo and cut you can also have the traditional hot towel ...More
 
 
 
Farm Collective London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Farm Collective
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
91 Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 10 minutes from Whitecross Street
Its location opposite Smithfield Market is a very appropriate spot for the Farm Collective to set up shop. Working with select farmers and small producers, this outlet ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Whitecross Street

What are the best dining options near Whitecross Street London?
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Pham Sushi
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
155 Whitecross Street, City, London EC1Y | 1 minute from Whitecross Street
...More
 
 
 
Carnevale Restaurant London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Carnevale Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Vegetarian restaurants
135 Whitecross Street, City, London EC1Y | 1 minute from Whitecross Street
This cosy vegetarian restaurant is a bit like eating in someone's house - only with great food. Mains may include a selection of risotto with squash ...More
 
 
 
Searcy's Bar and Restaurant London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Searcy's Bar and Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
The Barbican Centre, Level 2, City, London EC2Y | 4 minutes from Whitecross Street
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. Dress smart casual. ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Education near Whitecross Street

Near Whitecross Street
City Journalism London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
City Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 3 minutes from Whitecross Street
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 | 13 minutes from Whitecross Street
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 | 18 minutes from Whitecross Street
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 BEST

Leisure near Whitecross Street

Whitecross Street gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Postman's Park London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Postman's Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 9 minutes from Whitecross Street
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 | 12 minutes from Whitecross Street
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
 
 
 
Circus Space London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Circus Space
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, Hoxton, London N1 | 14 minutes from Whitecross Street
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
 
 
 
THE BEST

Pubs near Whitecross Street

The best pubs near London Whitecross Street.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Hat & Feathers
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 6 minutes from Whitecross Street
...More
 
 
 
Fox & Anchor London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Fox & Anchor
London > Nightlife > Pubs
115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 8 minutes from Whitecross Street
This renovated traditional pub in the heart of Clerkenwell has been serving the traders of nearby Smithfields Market for years. Under the Malmaison umbrella - the ...More
 
 
 
The Old Red Cow London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Old Red Cow
London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 8 minutes from Whitecross Street
One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in history, ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Nightlife near Whitecross Street

Whitecross Street clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Artillery Arms
London > Nightlife > Bars
102 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 4 minutes from Whitecross Street
...More
 
 
 
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 Whitecross Street
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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Whistling Shop
London > Nightlife > Bars
63 Worship Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 9 minutes from Whitecross Street
There are no whistles for sale at the Whistling Shop nor, we suspect, will you necessarily hear anyone actually whistling. What you will get, however, is ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Meeting venue hire near Whitecross Street

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Whitecross Street.
the Brewery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
the Brewery
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chiswell Street, City, London EC1Y | 3 minutes from Whitecross Street
Whilst the City of London is not short of modern, flexible event-spaces, not many can claim to be located in a Grade II listed building, or ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Symphony Orchestra St Luke's
London > Business > Venue Hire
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 5 minutes from Whitecross Street
...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The HAC Grounds
London > Business > Venue Hire
City Road, City, London EC1Y | 6 minutes from Whitecross Street
...More
 
 
 
 

Also in Whitecross Street

Our recommendations in the same street as Whitecross Street

 
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Alternate names and popular misspellings for Whitecross Street

Whitecross Street, Whitecros Street, Whitecros Stret
 
 

What's On Today

Near Whitecross Street

 
 
 
 
Valentine's Day Classics
Valentine's Day Classics
Concerts | On 14th February 2012 

Barbican Hall 4 minutes walk from Whitecross Street

The classy alternative to sitting in a crowded restaurant eating overpriced food is the Barbican's evening of Valentine's Day Classics. ...More

 
OMA/Progress
Exhibitions | Until 19th February 2012 

Barbican Centre 4 minutes walk from Whitecross Street

Curated by the Belgium-based collective Rotor, this survey of the global architectural practice looks at the productivity and recent projects ...More

The Devil And Mister Punch
Theatre | Until 25th February 2012 

Barbican Centre 4 minutes walk from Whitecross Street

Devised puppet theatre show from Improbable, in which a pair of down-at-heel vaudevillians are forced into presenting a Punch and ...More

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco Guitar Celebration
Concerts | On 14th February 2012 

Guildhall School Of Music And Drama 5 minutes walk from Whitecross Street

David Miller and Robert Brightmore conduct chamber pieces by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco....More

Recorder Consort
Concerts | On 14th February 2012 

Guildhall School Of Music And Drama 5 minutes walk from Whitecross Street

Ian Wilson conducts various works by Edmund Rubbra....More

Pleasure Garden Ball
Exhibitions | On 14th February 2012 

Museum of London 8 minutes walk from Whitecross Street

Learn to dance with an 18th century girlband, watch risque poetry and theatrical performance, discover dandy fashion, then design and ...More

Dickens And London
Exhibitions | Until 10th June 2012 

Museum of London 8 minutes walk from Whitecross Street

Marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth, this exhibition explores the relationship between the author and the city. Featuring ...More

Archaeology Exposed: After The Excavation
Kids Events | Until 17th February 2012 

Museum of London 8 minutes walk from Whitecross Street

Interactive object sessions....More

Archaeology Up Close: Jewellery: Workshop
Leisure | Until 20th February 2012 

Museum of London 8 minutes walk from Whitecross Street

An object-handling session with members of the museum's Archaeological Collections department....More

Dickens's Children: Talk
Theatre | On 14th February 2012 

Museum of London 8 minutes walk from Whitecross Street

A costumed character talk about the author's novels and how his upbringing influenced them....More

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