Living in Holborn

Your guide to moving to Holborn

Why Holborn is a good place to live

Holborn enjoys an unbeatable central location, nestled between Covent Garden, Soho, Clerkenwell and Farringdon, it begins at the east end of Oxford Street and almost reaches the footsteps of St Paul's Cathedral.

Perfectly positioned between The City and the West End, some of London's finest buildings can be found here, including The British Museum, The Royal Courts of Justice and The Charles Dickens Museum.

It's a stone's throw from the River Thames and enjoys plenty of greenery, with Lincoln's Inn and Coram's Fields, Russell Square and Bloomsbury Square Garden all within its borders.

The restaurant scene here is practically unrivalled in London, from Noble Rot and the Holborn Dining Room at the upper end, to brunch or breakfast at The Hoxton or sushi at Roka Aldwych, there are menus to suit every taste.

Holborn also boasts a lively nightlife scene and is brimming with pubs, bars and clubs for the night owls.

What's Holborn famous for?

Steeped in history, Holborn is famous for being London's historic legal quarter and housing two of the capital's four Inns of Court— Lincoln’s Inn and Gray’s Inn.

The Charles Dickens Museum can also be found at 48 Doughty Street, where the famous author lived with his wife and son between 1837-1839. It was where he finished writing The Pickwick Papers, wrote Nicholas Nickleby and most famously of all, Oliver Twist.

Holborn is also famous for its connections to the diamond trade, specifically at Hatton Garden, which continues to be a treasure trove for diamond enthusiasts.

Things to do in Holborn

Unearth the area's vibrant history at Lincoln’s Inn, a historic Inn of Court, the Charles Dickens Museum or take in the extensive architectural collections at the Sir John Soane's Museum.

For a great latte, independent coffee shops and specialist stores pepper the area, while at Leather Lane Market, food lovers can enjoy a medley of street food flavours.

Lincoln's Inn Fields and Coram Fields offer a serene retreat amidst the bustling city.

And when night falls, Holborn awakens with a lively array of bars and eateries, offering a vibrant nightlife experience for all.