Sights and Attractions near Parasol Unit
ADDRESS
Parasol Unit, 14 Wharf Road, Hoxton, London N1 7RW
OPENING TIMES
Tue to Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 12:00 - 17:00
PRICES
Free


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,... More
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,... More

Magnum Photos
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
63 Gee Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 7 minutes walk 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... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
63 Gee Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 7 minutes walk 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... More

Zaha Hadid Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
101 Goswell Road, EC1V | 8 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The Zaha Hadid Gallery showcases the latest in architecture, interiors, furniture, and product design by the late, great architect behind the Olympic... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
101 Goswell Road, EC1V | 8 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The Zaha Hadid Gallery showcases the latest in architecture, interiors, furniture, and product design by the late, great architect behind the Olympic... More

Host Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Honduras Street, City, London EC1Y | 9 minutes walk 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... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Honduras Street, City, London EC1Y | 9 minutes walk 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... More

The Islington Metal Works
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
7 Torrens Street, Islington, London EC1V | 9 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Built in the late 19th century, The Islington Metalworks is a building steeped in history. All three floors were initially used to stable the horses... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
7 Torrens Street, Islington, London EC1V | 9 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Built in the late 19th century, The Islington Metalworks is a building steeped in history. All three floors were initially used to stable the horses... More

Angel Building
London > Attractions > Sights
407 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 10 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Launched in late 2010, the Angel Building in Islington transformed from an under-used early 1980s commercial block into an award-winning office space, reinvented by... More
London > Attractions > Sights
407 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 10 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Launched in late 2010, the Angel Building in Islington transformed from an under-used early 1980s commercial block into an award-winning office space, reinvented by... More

Bunhill Fields
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
38 City Road, Shoreditch, London EC1Y | 11 minutes walk 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... More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
38 City Road, Shoreditch, London EC1Y | 11 minutes walk 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... More

The Enchanted Christmas House
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
2-18 Britannia Row, N1 | 11 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The immersive Enchanted Christmas House adventure for children aged between one and eight welcomes youngsters into a house of dressing up, biscuit decorating and... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
2-18 Britannia Row, N1 | 11 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The immersive Enchanted Christmas House adventure for children aged between one and eight welcomes youngsters into a house of dressing up, biscuit decorating and... More

The Werkstatt
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
7-9 Woodbridge Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 11 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The Werkstatt - meaning workshop in German - is a workshop for international designers and architects to meet, be inspired, play and create. A showcase... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
7-9 Woodbridge Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 11 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The Werkstatt - meaning workshop in German - is a workshop for international designers and architects to meet, be inspired, play and create. A showcase... More

20 Hoxton Square
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
20 Hoxton Square, Hoxton, London N1 | 11 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
This spacious gallery strategically situated opposite White Cube in Hoxton Square opened in 2007 and is run by co-directors Richard Graham, Adam Waymouth and Alex... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
20 Hoxton Square, Hoxton, London N1 | 11 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
This spacious gallery strategically situated opposite White Cube in Hoxton Square opened in 2007 and is run by co-directors Richard Graham, Adam Waymouth and Alex... More

Hoxton Square
London > Attractions
N1 | 12 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Home to some of east London's hottest restaurants and bars. ... More
London > Attractions
N1 | 12 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Home to some of east London's hottest restaurants and bars. ... More

71a Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
71a Leonard Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 12 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
71a is a gallery and events space in East London hosting everything from film screenings to exhibitions and parties to panels.... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
71a Leonard Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 12 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
71a is a gallery and events space in East London hosting everything from film screenings to exhibitions and parties to panels.... More

House of Detention
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Sans Walk, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 12 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The House of Detention gets its name from its former purpose - as a prison - and there has been a prison on this site... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Sans Walk, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 12 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The House of Detention gets its name from its former purpose - as a prison - and there has been a prison on this site... More

Crypt On The Green, St James'
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Clerkenwell Close, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The Crypt on the Green, underneath St James Church in Clerkenwell, is on the site of the first nunnery to be built in London dating... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Clerkenwell Close, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The Crypt on the Green, underneath St James Church in Clerkenwell, is on the site of the first nunnery to be built in London dating... More

St John's Cloister Garden
London > Attractions
St John's Lane, EC1M | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
A hidden public garden within the 16th century Museum of the Order of St John.... More
London > Attractions
St John's Lane, EC1M | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
A hidden public garden within the 16th century Museum of the Order of St John.... More

Exmouth Market
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
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... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
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... More

The Little Angel Theatre
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
This innovative children's theatre provides a showcase for the art of puppetry. Founded by master puppeteer John Wilkes in the early 1960s, this small, unusual... More
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
This innovative children's theatre provides a showcase for the art of puppetry. Founded by master puppeteer John Wilkes in the early 1960s, this small, unusual... More

Rivington Place
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Rivington Place, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The first newly built public art gallery in London since the Hayward Gallery opened in 1968, Rivington Place is a beautiful glass fronted building designed... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Rivington Place, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The first newly built public art gallery in London since the Hayward Gallery opened in 1968, Rivington Place is a beautiful glass fronted building designed... More

Iniva
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
8-9 Rivington Place, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Opened on 5th October 2007, this Rivington Place art gallery is a £8m public building dedicated to culturally diverse visual arts. It's a joint venture... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
8-9 Rivington Place, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 13 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Opened on 5th October 2007, this Rivington Place art gallery is a £8m public building dedicated to culturally diverse visual arts. It's a joint venture... More

Barbican - Curve Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 14 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 14 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and... More

Barbican Art Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Silk Street, City, London EC2 | 14 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The Barbican is renowned as one of London's top venues for theatre, art and dance. At the Barbican Art Gallery on level 3 you... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Silk Street, City, London EC2 | 14 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
The Barbican is renowned as one of London's top venues for theatre, art and dance. At the Barbican Art Gallery on level 3 you... More

Barbican Conservatory
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Gallery Floor (Level 3), Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 14 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Home to over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees, the Barbican's Conservatory is a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the city. So... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Gallery Floor (Level 3), Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 14 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Home to over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees, the Barbican's Conservatory is a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the city. So... More

Cowcross Yards
London > Attractions
Cowcross Street, EC1M | 15 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Nestled between Cowcross Street, Britton Street and St John Street, and a stone's throw from Farringdon Station, Cowcross Yards ... More
London > Attractions
Cowcross Street, EC1M | 15 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Nestled between Cowcross Street, Britton Street and St John Street, and a stone's throw from Farringdon Station, Cowcross Yards ... More

St Bartholomew the Great
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 15 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
St Bartholomew the Great is a historic church founded in 1123 and the oldest parish church in the City of London. Features include the pre-Reformation... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 15 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
St Bartholomew the Great is a historic church founded in 1123 and the oldest parish church in the City of London. Features include the pre-Reformation... More

Geffrye Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
136 Kingsland Road, Hackney, London E2 | 16 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
There aren't many museums that can have William Morris and Ikea under the same roof, but the Geffyre is one of them. The focus of... More
London > Attractions > Museums
136 Kingsland Road, Hackney, London E2 | 16 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
There aren't many museums that can have William Morris and Ikea under the same roof, but the Geffyre is one of them. The focus of... More

Limoncello
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
340-344 Kingsland Road, Hackney, London E8 | 16 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
This cutting edge contemporary art gallery is run by director Rebecca May Marston, a graduate of the RCA's curating course who first took on the... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
340-344 Kingsland Road, Hackney, London E8 | 16 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
This cutting edge contemporary art gallery is run by director Rebecca May Marston, a graduate of the RCA's curating course who first took on the... More

Open School East
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
The Rose Lipman Building, 43 De Beauvoir Road, Islington, London N1 | 16 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Open School East opens in September 2013. Open School East is an art school and communal space, commissioned and funded by the Barbican and Create... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
The Rose Lipman Building, 43 De Beauvoir Road, Islington, London N1 | 16 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Open School East opens in September 2013. Open School East is an art school and communal space, commissioned and funded by the Barbican and Create... More

Clockmaker's Museum, Guildhall Library
London > Attractions > Museums
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, Clerkenwell, London SW7 | 16 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
An exceptional collection of historic clocks, watches, and marine timekeepers. The majority of items in the collection range from c . 1600-c .... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, Clerkenwell, London SW7 | 16 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
An exceptional collection of historic clocks, watches, and marine timekeepers. The majority of items in the collection range from c . 1600-c .... More

Museum of London
London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 17 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 17 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ... More

The Postal Museum and Mail Rail
London > Attractions > Museums
Phoenix Place, Clerkenwell, London WC1X | 18 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Explore the history of the Royal Mail at The Postal Museum where you can go on an underground adventure through narrow tunnels not used since... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Phoenix Place, Clerkenwell, London WC1X | 18 minutes walk from Parasol Unit
Explore the history of the Royal Mail at The Postal Museum where you can go on an underground adventure through narrow tunnels not used since... More
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