What's Hackney like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Hackney, especially its bars. You can take some time to enjoy this stylish neighbourhood's art scene and museums. Nature lovers can visit Victoria Park and Finsbury Park. There's plenty more to see, including Shoreditch High St and Copper Box Arena.
How to get to Hackney
Hackney is located 2.5 mi (4 km) from the heart of London.
Flying to:
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Hackney
- London (LCY-London City), 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Hackney
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 26.1 mi (41.9 km) from Hackney
Travelling to Hackney by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Hoxton Station
- London Haggerston Station
- London Dalston Junction Station
Getting to Hackney on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- London Fields Overground Station
- Manor House Underground Station
Things to see and do in and around Hackney
What to see in Hackney
- Victoria Park
- Finsbury Park
- Copper Box Arena
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- Hoxton Square
Things to do in Hackney
- Shoreditch High St
- Hackney Empire
- Institute of International Visual Arts
- Rivington Place
- Geffrye Museum
