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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Caledonian Park

Caledonian Park is a popular site full of history.

The centrepiece of the park is a 155ft (47.5m) high grade II* listed Clock Tower built in 1853.The Heritage Lottery Fund confirmed a grant award of £1,873,300 in December 2016 which has funded our vision to revitalise Caledonian Park and has secured the future of its clock tower.

Get involved

Have your say about a mural planned for the brick wall next to the PlayZone.

Park features

  • grade II listed Clock Tower  
  • grade II listed Metropolitan Cattle Market railings 
  • café
  • toilets
  • semi-mature woodland areas 
  • community orchard 
  • short and long grass meadows 
  • community gardens 
  • site of Importance for Nature Conservation, Borough Grade 1.
  • community amphitheatre
  • wildlife pond

The park has a Friends Group called Friends of Caledonian Park.

Sports facilities

  • children’s play area (age 3 – 12 years) 
  • large grass open space suitable for ball games and other sports activities
  • PlayZone to play football, basketball, netball and cricket. From June 2026 programmed activities are on offer
  • two table tennis tables
  • free outdoor gym facility

You cannot pre-book the sports facilities at this site as they are free-play only. 

Getting there

Market Road 
Islington
London 
N7 9PL 

View map

Buses: 274 to Market Road; 390 to York Way; 17, 91, 259, 274 to Caledonian Road

Tube: Caledonian Road (Piccadilly Line) 

Overground: Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Accessibility

Use our Interactive Maps to identify nearest disabled parking bays and distance from public transport routes. A Disabled Access Guide is available at Disabled Go. 

Opening and closing times

See our parks opening and closing times page.

Contact

Assistant Parks Manager, Public Realm Division

Email: greenspace@islington.gov.uk

Telephone: 020 7527 2000

Text: 'Greenspace' + your message to 80800

Volunteering opportunities

There are some great opportunities to volunteer at Caledonian Park in a range of capacities including gardening and clock tower stewarding.  To find out about our current volunteering vacancies, email callypark@islington.gov.uk.

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