Travel Guide to Dr Johnson's House

Getting There

• London Underground

  If you are near a London Underground station, take the Central Line (red line) towards Liverpool Street. Change at Holborn Station. From Holborn, take the Piccadilly Line (dark blue line) one stop towards Cockfosters and get off at Covent Garden. Exit the station and walk towards the Royal Opera House, then head south onto Long Acre. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Bow Street, then turn left. Follow Bow Street until you reach the junction with Wellington Street. Turn right on Wellington Street and continue straight until you reach the Strand. Cross the Strand and continue into Drury Lane. Then, turn left onto Great Queen Street and follow it until it turns into Gough Square, where Dr Johnson's House is located at number 17.

• Bus

  Find a nearby bus stop and take bus number 17, 45, or 76 towards the City of London. Stay on the bus until you reach the stop at Fleet Street. Get off the bus and walk towards the intersection with Gough Square. Head east on Fleet Street and turn left onto Gough Square. Dr Johnson's House will be on your right at number 17.

• Walking

  If you are close to the City of London, you can walk to Dr Johnson's House. Start from St. Paul's Cathedral and head southeast on St. Paul's Churchyard. Continue onto Cannon Street, then turn left onto Queen Victoria Street. Walk until you reach the junction with Fleet Street. Turn right onto Fleet Street and walk until you see Gough Square on your left. Dr Johnson's House is at number 17, just a short walk away.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can book a taxi or rideshare service like Uber. Simply enter 'Dr Johnson's House, 17 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE' as your destination. The driver will take you directly to the location.