Borough's of London

Islington

Luton Airport is situated 32 miles North West of Islington. This journey normally takes approximately 60 minutes.

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Areas of Islington include: Angel, Archway, Ashburton Grove, Barnsbury, Canonbury, Clerkenwell, Finsbury, Finsbury Park, Highbury, Holloway, Islington, Kings Cross, Newington Green, Pentonville, St Luke's, Tufnell Park

Islington is situated in the north of inner London, and is home to approximatley 180,000 people. The tube lines of picadily, Victoria and the northern line run through the borough and there is also excellent provision for buses. Attractions in Islington include: Freightlines City Farm, The City University, London Metropolitain University, The London Canal Museum in King's Cross, Almedia Theatre in Upper street, The Courtyard Theatre, The King's Head Theatre in Upper Street, and the Sadler's Wells Theatre on Rosenburg Avenue in Clerkenwell.

Islington is home to Arsenal Football Club, who have their home at the Emirates Stadium. This new facility was opened in July 2006, in Holloway Islington.

Other famous sites in Holloway inclue its two prisons. Womens Prison HM Holloway, which housed many of the Suffragetes durings the 1920's and HM pentonville Prison, which has been home to Musician Pete Doherty, Amy Winehouses Husband Blake Fielder-Civil and most recently Musician Boy George.

Famous residents and locals include; Comedian Kathy Burke, Gary and Martin Kemp of Spandeau Ballet, Author Douglas Adams (the genius behind The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy) and Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie, before they moved into Number 10.

HOTELS

Jurys Inn Islington

60, Pentonville Road,

London,

N1 9LA

Tel: 0207 2825500

Mount Mansions

105, Seven Sisters Road,

London,

N7 7QP

Booking Line: 0845 45 66 399

Hilton London Islington

53, Upper Street,

Islington,

London,

N1 0UY

Tel: 0870 86 37418

Kandara Guest House

68, Ockendon Rd,

Islington,

London,

N1 3NW

Tel: 020 7226 5721

Journeys Kings Cross St.Pancras

54-58, Caledonian Road,

London,

N1 9DP

Booking Line: 0845 45 66 399

London City Apartments

104, Offord Road,

London,

N1 1PQ

Booking Line: 0845 45 66 399

The Hilton Hotel

53, Upper St, Islington,

London,

N1 0UY

Tel: 020 7354 7700

Walter Sickert Hall

29, Graham St,

London,

N1 8LA

Tel: 020 7040 8822

Maryland Hotel

185, Isledon Rd,

London,

N7 7JR

Tel: 020 7607 3083