Historic houses · London
Jacksons Lane
In or near Tyburn.
Jacksons Lane — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Highgate · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Jacksons Lane, the nearest railway station is Highgate, located just 0.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is N6 5SS. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Jacksons Lane is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Jacksons Lane is a cultural venue in north London that has been supporting contemporary circus for 50 years. It hosts a variety of performances, including theatre, family shows, and circus events, making it a vibrant hub for the arts.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Jacksons Lane Arts Centre (JLAC) is a multi-arts venue in Highgate, north London, located in a Grade II listed former Wesleyan Methodist church. The building is home to a 170 capacity theatre, a large scale dance and rehearsal studio, a cafe-bar and four other multi-purpose spaces. In 2022 it completed a large-scale £5 million refurbishment & redevelopment of the building with the majority of the funding coming from Arts Council England & Haringey Council. JLAC is now more accessible, has greater facilities, a larger front of house area and two new circus creation spaces.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Highgate or Jackson's Lane Wesleyan Methodist church was opened in 1905, on the current site at the corner of Archway Road and Jacksons Lane. The building was of red brick with stone dressings, designed in an early Gothic style included a Sunday school and was designed by W. H. Boney of Highgate. The church seated 650 and the schoolroom 400. Jackson's Lane was well known during the 1960s for its community work. The church was closed in 1975 and reopened to begin its new incarnation as an arts centre and centre for the North London community.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5766, -0.1454
- District
- Haringey
- Parish
- Haringey, unparished area
- Postcode
- N6 5SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Phone
- 020 8340 5226
- Established
- 1975
- Nearest railway station
- Highgate — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6117875 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Jacksons Lane (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jacksons Lane?
- Jacksons Lane is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N6 5SS), in the parish of Haringey, unparished area.
- What is Jacksons Lane?
- Jacksons Lane — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jacksons Lane?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode N6 5SS.
- When was Jacksons Lane built?
- Built or established in 1975.
- Who owns Jacksons Lane?
- Jacksons Lane is owned by Jacksons Lane Ltd.
- Is Jacksons Lane a listed building?
- Jacksons Lane is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Jacksons Lane?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N6 5SS.