Find Us

Pleasance Islington is located halfway along North Road in London N7. We can be easily reached by both public transport and car.

By tube

Caledonian Road station (Piccadilly Line, Zone 2) is an easy 5 minute walk from the theatre. Simply turn left out of the station, walk over the bridge, and North Road is the first street on the left. The theatre is 200m along North Road on the left-hand side.

Caledonian Road station has lift access to street level.

By bus

We are well served by buses and several pass within easy walking distance of the theatre.

  • 259 Kings Cross - Edmonton Green: nearest stop is outside Caledonian Road tube station - stop D (northbound) and A (southbound).
  • 17 London Bridge - Archway: nearest stop is outside Caledonian Road tube station - stop D (northbound) and A (southbound).
  • 91 Trafalgar Square - Crouch End: nearest stop is outside Caledonian Road tube station - stop D (northbound) and A (southbound).
  • 274 Lancaster Gate - Angel, Islington: nearest stop is on Market Road - stop E (eastbound) and F (westbound).
  • 153 Liverpool Street - Finsbury Park: nearest stop is on Westbourne Road - stop B (northbound) and C (southbound). Please note: this service stops approx. ten minute walk from the theatre, so plan your journey carefully if using the 153.
  • N91 Trafalgar Square - Wood Green: nearest stop is outside Caledonian Road tube station - stop D (northbound) and A (southbound).

For more details on bus services to the theatre please visit the Transport for London website or see this map detailing the local bus routes.

By train

Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Richmond - North Woolwich 'Silverlink' service: the theatre is a 10-15 minute walk north up Caledonian Road from the station, but bus Nos. 259, 17, 91 and N91 northbound all stop outside the station.

Kings Cross/St Pancras Mainline Intercity and local services: either take the Piccadilly Line northbound one stop to Caledonian Road station or bus Nos. 259, 17, 91 or N91 northbound outside Kings Cross station.

By car

Metered parking is available on North Road during office hours (£0.20 per 6mins up to £4, max. stay 2 hrs; 9:30am-4:30pm) and free parking is available in the evenings.

The Pleasance Theatre Islington is outside the Congestion Charge Zone.