Clerkenwell Design District: Architecture & Interiors Hub

Clerkenwell has more architects and design studios per square mile than anywhere else in the world. Once an area of printing and craft, it now hosts annual design festivals and permanent showrooms.

What to See

• Design Week (May): Open studios, installations and talks across the district.
• Showrooms: Furniture and lighting brands occupy former warehouses.
• History: St John’s Gate and medieval priory remnants remind you of older layers.

Eating & Drinking

Smithfield Market restaurants, Exmouth Market cafés, and pubs with design crowds make the area lively year‑round.