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This Grade II listed building just south of Highbury Corner functions not only as a place of worship, it is also one of London's most unique and enchanting live music venues with a diverse and enticing list of upcoming events. There's something quite magical about this place and you will be hard pushed to find a more memorable location to listen to live music in London. The Chapel has seen over a century's worth of visitors come through its doors and has welcomed artists such as Bjork, Tori Amos and Fionn Regan to the stage in recent years. Performers are framed by the stained glass window and the space is lit with the warm glow of church candles. A fully licensed bar is open on show nights, and a kiosk in the Chapel provides visitors with hot chocolates and snacks to keep hands warm in those chilly winter months. Apart from providing Islington with lots of fine entertainment the tireless Union Chapel volunteers also run a vital support service for local people facing homelessness and crisis, with a drop-in session on Sundays where visitors can receive a hot meal, a shower and some advice. Parts of this large rambling complex are also available for hire, so well worth considering if you're after something special for a private party, conference or festival.
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Coram Street, WC1N | 33 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
20-22 Highbury Corner, N5 | 3 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
20-22 Highbury Corner, N5 | 3 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
109 St Paul's Road, N1 | 3 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
1 Sebbon Street, N1 | 4 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Almeida Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
39a Canonbury Square, N1 | 2 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
2-18 Britannia Row, N1 | 9 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Shopping > Bath and Kitchen
190 Upper Street, N1 | 2 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
202 Upper Street, N1 | 2 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Shopping > House and Garden
274 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
265 Upper Street, N1 | 2 minutes from Union Chapel
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270 Upper Street, N12UQ | 2 minutes from Union Chapel
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269-270 Upper Street, N1 | 2 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
Unit 8 The Islington Studios, 6 Hornsey Road, N7 | 13 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Education > Professional Training
16-20 Wharfdale Road, N1 | 20 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Education > Adult Education
10 Handyside Street, N1C | 20 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Leisure >
15 Esther Anne Place, Islington Square, N1 | 7 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Newington Green, N1 | 17 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Leisure >
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London N1C | 19 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
441 Liverpool Road, N7 | 5 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
32 Canonbury Street, Islington, N1 | 6 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Nightlife > Bars
43 Essex Road, N1 | 9 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N1 | 1 minute from Union Chapel
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14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from Union Chapel
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London > Business > Venue Hire
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 21 minutes from Union Chapel
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