Visit Us
Opening Times
Tuesday to Saturday
11am - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
You do not need to book in advance, just come along, enter through the gate to the left of the building and ring the doorbell for entry.
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Admission Prices
Adult: £9.00
Students: £8.00 (with valid student ID)
5 – 16 Years: £5
Under 5s: Free
We are unable to accept payment via American Express.
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Facilities
Shop selling books and souvenirs.
Children's guide.
Toilets - please note that these are located down a steep set of stairs.
Coat rack and storage for small bags.
There are no refreshments on sale, but there are many cafes and restaurants nearby.
Find Us
17 Gough Square, London, EC4A 3DE
Dr Johnson's House is tucked away in the historic courts and alleys off Fleet Street. It is signposted from Fleet Street and Fetter Lane. This area is well served by public transport.
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Tube
Chancery Lane (Central Line)
Blackfriars and Temple (District and Circle Lines)
Farringdon (Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Circle Lines).
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Bus
To Fleet Street - 11, 15, 23, 26, 76
To Holborn Circus - 8, 25, 242, 45, 46, 17
To Farringdon Street - 341
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Rail
City Thameslink
Blackfriars
Farringdon
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Car
Dr Johnson's House is within the London Congestion Zone and there is limited parking in the area. Visitors wishing to drive should check the City of London parking webpages for up-to-date information.
Accessibility
There is regrettably no step-free access to Dr Johnson's House.
You can, however, view a Virtual Tour of the House with the Curator.
Please contact us for more information.
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There are many steps at Dr Johnson's House.
There are seven steps to access the entrance (with a handrail).
The building is a five-storey townhouse with a staircase between each floor.
There are handrails on each side of the staircase and visitor seating in every room.
There is parking for blue badge holders nearby.
Check the City of London parking pages for up-to-date information.
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For more information about our commitment to providing the widest possible access, please refer to our Access Policy (.pdf)
Things to do nearby
Dr Johnson's House is located in the historic City of London within the Fleet Street Quarter in which there is plenty to do and see. We are proud to be considered a hidden gem
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Walking Tours
Dr Johnson's House walks offer a guided tour through Johnson's neighbourhood, led by an experienced City of London Guide.
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Eating and Drinking
There are numerous coffee and sandwich shops on Fleet Street, as well as an array of historic pubs. The famous Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is just round the corner, and there are several other good pubs to choose from. The Natural Kitchen in New Street Square serves healthy options.
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Places to Visit
St Paul's Cathedral is just a 10 minute walk away and, if you like something off the beaten track, we suggest visiting a City church such as St Dunstan-in-the-West or St Bride's on Fleet Street. St Clement Danes at Aldwych is also very close. The historic Inns of Court are also not far away and are beautiful places to spend some time or take a walking tour. The Temple, with its church and gardens, is south of Fleet Street and Lincoln's Inn is off Chancery Lane. The imposing Royal Courts of Justice are on Fleet Street and tours of the building are available. If you’d like to take in some more history, Sir John Soane's Museum and the Hunterian Museum are about 10 minutes away on Lincoln's Inn Fields, and to the east are the Guildhall Art Gallery and Roman amphitheatre. The new Museum of London will be just up the road at Smithfields Market in 2026.
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For (Window) Shopping:
The Silver Vaults on Chancery Lane and the diamond shops of Hatton Garden are just round the corner and the Twinings at 216 Strand has been selling tea on these premises for over 300 years.