Holborn

城市概覽

Holborn has long been associated with the legal professions, notably in the Lincoln's Inn area, and was also a major centre of the old British newspaper industry before the advent of new publishing technology. Clerkenwell is full of architects and publishers, and as a result many new bars and restaurants have cropped up; the area continues to be a target for more development. The drinking scene varies from family-oriented wine bars to huge clubs and cool underground bars, and it compares well to its more artistic, trendier neighbour, Shoreditch (in the East End).

如何抵達

By Tube The district is serviced by the following tube stations, all in Zone 1:

Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines) is at the junction of High Holborn and Kingsway. Chancery Lane (Central line) is the best station for accessing Lincoln's Inn and the other Inns of Court. Farringdon (Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Elizabeth lines) is the best station for accessing most of Clerkenwell's nightlife.

By train

1 Farringdon station. All National Rail services are provided by Thameslink, there are trains to Brighton, Bedford, Cambridge and Stevenage. As well as direct connections to both London Gatwick and London Luton airports. (updated May 2022)

Thameslink overland rail services between London St Pancras International and City Thameslink stations. There are other services throughout London and the home counties, including: St. Albans, Peterborough, Sevenoaks and Welwyn Garden City. Elizabeth line services from Reading to Shenfield. Farringdon is between London Paddington and Stratford, with connections to Abbey Wood and London Heathrow .

必看景點

Landmarks

1 Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, 38 City Road, EC1Y 1AU (entrances on Bunhill Row and City Road; tube: Old Street NOR ; bus: 55, 205, 243 (among others)). Dawn-dusk. First used to bury bones to make space at St Paul's, it was designated as a burial ground during the Great Plague of 1665. Notable interments include Daniel Dafoe, John Bunyan and William Blake. This small graveyard is a rarity in central London, and seems oddly tranquil in comparison to the nearby bustling streets of the City. Some 120,000 bodies are believed to be buried here: as the inscription reads, it is a burial ground for 'nonconformists'. Notably, Bunhill Fields contains the graves of William Blake, Daniel Defoe and John Bunyan. The watchful eye will notice that the paved way across the field is actually made up of tombstones. Free. 2 The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn (Gray's Inn), Gray's Inn Rd, WC1 (tube: Chancery Lane CEN ), ☏ +44 20 7458-7800, fax: +44 20 7458-7801. One of the four Inns of Court in London who hold the exclusive right to call qualified legal professionals to the bar, i.e. to become barristers at law. The grand buildings housing the inns are arranged around lovely green gardens. There are records of Gray's Inns operating from this location since the 14th century. 3 The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn (Lincoln's Inn), Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2A 3TL (tube: Holborn CEN PIC or Chancery Lane CEN ), ☏ +44 20 7405-1393, [email protected]. Like Gray's Inn, one of the four societies of the bar. The wonderful old buildings here are arranged around the open spaces of Lincoln's Inn Fields and a walk around this area will give any visitor a real sense of the history and grand traditions of the legal profession in London. 4 Myddelton Square Park, Myddelton Sq, EC1R (tube: Angel NOR ), ☏ +44 20 7278-6075. Nice shady park next to St Marks Church. Small children's playground. 5 Royal Courts of Justice, Strand (tube: Holborn CEN PIC or Charing Cross BAK

體驗活動

1 Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Sq, WC1R 4RL (tube: Holborn CEN PIC ), ☏ +44 20 7242-8032, fax: +44 20 7242-8036, [email protected]. Theatre and concert hall. Home of the National Secular Society and the South Place Ethical Society: often hosts lively debates on religion, politics and secularism. 2 Gresham College, Barnard's Inn Hall, EC1N 2HH (tube: Chancery Lane CEN ), ☏ +44 20 7831-0575, [email protected]. Attend free public lectures, in Barnard's Inn Hall (mostly, but other venues are used as well), renowned historic Inn of Court featured in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. 3 London School of Economics, Conference and Events Office, Houghton St, WC2A 2AE (venues vary within the campus, see individual listings. tube: Holborn CEN PIC or Temple DIS CIR ), ☏ +44 20 7955-6043. LSE hosts a prestigious public lectures programme, which is nearly always free to attend, but may require a ticket in advance for a lecture by a Head of State or Nobel Prize winner. Usually free. 4 Peacock Theatre, Portugal St, WC2A 2HT (tube: Holborn CEN PIC ), ☏ +44 20 7492-1593. Booking M-F 8AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM. Owned by LSE, and part of their campus, this theatre is leased to Sadler's Wells as "Sadler's Wells in the West End". 5 Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Ave, EC1R 4TN (tube: Angel NOR ), ☏ +44 20 7863-8000. Leading dance production theatre with an amazing history back to the 1690s. Everything from classical ballet to hip hop. For ballet fans, you have often got a much better chance of securing a ticket here than in the Covent Garden venues. Also attached is the Lilian Baylis Theatre, primarily performances by students. Somerset House Ice Rink, Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA (tube: Charing Cross BAK NOR ), ☏ +44 20 7845-4600. In the courtyard of Somerset House, this has become a Londoner's favorite, although how it will compete with the newcomers remains to be seen. It is preferable to visit at night, when the Christmas tree is lit up. History of

購物

1 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QA (tube: Farringdon MET CIR H&C or Angel NOR ). M–Sa 9AM–6PM. Area with lifestyle, fashion, health, book and interior shops. Trendy independent shops on a pedestrianised street. 2 Hatton Garden, Hatton Gdn, EC1N (tube: Chancery Lane CEN ). This street is the centre of London's jewellery trade and especially famous for diamonds. A lot of dealers and designers to choose from, both contemporary and traditional. 3 Leather Lane Market, Leather Ln, EC1N (tube: Chancery Lane CEN ). M–F 10AM–3PM. Not much leather sold here these days but worth a visit for some great cheap finds. Clothing, electrical goods, toiletries and food. Combines well with a visit to Hatton Garden which is in the next street east. 4 Magma Books, 117-119 Clerkenwell Rd, EC1R 5BY (tube: Chancery Lane CEN or Farringdon MET CIR H&C ELI ), ☏ +44 20 7242-9503, fax: +44 20 7242-9504, [email protected]. M-Sa 10AM-7PM. A fine bookshop specialising in the graphic arts, as well as toys, for not-quite-grown-up boys. A good place to pick up foreign design titles, or simply waste an hour browsing through lots of pretty books. A valuable stop for graphic junkies. 5 The Old Curiosity Shop, 13–14 Portsmouth St, WC2A 2ES (tube: Holborn CEN PIC ), ☏ +44 20 7405-9891. M–Sa 10:30AM–7PM. The original shop immortalised in the Charles Dickens' n