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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · London

White Bear

In or near City of London.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited4.5 · 335 Google reviews

White Bear — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

The White Bear, St. John Street, EC1 - geograph.org.uk - 1720092

Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Farringdon · 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the White Bear in Islington, London, the nearest railway station is Farringdon, which is 0.2 km away. The postcode is EC1M 4DA. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

White Bear 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Summary from the official site

The Museum of the Order of St John showcases the history and heritage of the St John Ambulance and its humanitarian efforts. Visitors can explore a range of exhibits, including rare manuscripts, ceremonial objects, and medical innovations, highlighting the organization's contributions over centuries.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

The White Bear is a Grade II listed public house at 57 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London. It was built in 1899.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.5212, -0.1018
District
Islington
Parish
Islington, unparished area
Postcode
EC1M 4DA
Parliamentary constituency
Islington South and Finsbury
Phone
+44 20 7324 4005
Nearest railway station
Farringdon0.2 km
Opening
Wednesday – Saturday, 9:30am – 5pm
Official site
museumstjohn.org.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is White Bear?
White Bear is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1M 4DA), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
What is White Bear?
White Bear — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to White Bear?
The nearest railway station is Farringdon, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC1M 4DA.
Is White Bear a listed building?
White Bear is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to White Bear?
The nearest railway station is Farringdon, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1M 4DA.