Caledonian Road

Caledonian Road was built in the 1820s as a toll road linking Pentonville Road and Holloway Road. This was at a period of great expansion in London and the Cally Road’s history is intertwined with the infrastructure and people that enabled that growth: the canals, railways, cattle markets, heavy industry, and housing. The street is still characterised as a place of diversity, change and energy. It is home to cafes and restaurants from almost every continent, and a varied range of independent businesses. The Cally is also an easy and interesting walk from nearby hubs such as King’s Cross, Highbury, Angel and Camden Town, taking in beautiful streets and hidden green spaces. Use our interactive map to explore this unique high street.