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Finsbury Square (also known as Finsbury Fields)

Introduction

In 1955 Finsbury Council had acquired freehold of the site and the public garden was then created in its present form with flowerbeds, bowling green and changing rooms, and a refreshment house.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The square is open from 8am - dusk. Bowling Green: from Tuesday after first bank holiday in May until 30 September end Apr - early Oct; Mon-Fri 12-8pm.

Directions

Tube: Moorgate (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Northern, Metropolitan). Rail: Moorgate. Bus: 43, 205, 214, 271

Owners

LB Islington

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Bunhill Fields & Finsbury Square
Key Information

Type

Designed Urban Space

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.7

Open to the public

Yes