Luggage Storage Holborn Station

About Holborn Station

Holborn Station is an underground tube station situated in Holborn, London. Holborn Station is on the Central and Piccadilly Lines. It's a popular tube station due to its position near the center of London, providing access to many of the city's biggest attractions, including the National Gallery, Buckingham Palace, and the British Museum.

Holborn Station was built at the turn of the 20th century and opened in 1907. The station was originally known as Holborn (Kingsway) until the 1960s, when the name was shortened to Holborn. In the 1930s, the station was renovated and fitted with escalators to help deal with the station's increased traffic. 

Nowadays, Holborn Station is a bustling station, with tube lines that run near some of the best sights in the city. If you're planning on riding the tube through London, you'll undoubtedly stop off at this station. 

Things to do near Holborn Station

Holborn Station is just a stone's throw from many of London's best sights, as well as plenty of places to grab a bite to eat or enjoy a day of shopping. After hopping off the tube at Holborn Station, check out some of these great nearby attractions.

• Pick up a quick snack at one of the many nearby takeaway restaurants. Popular options include McDonald's, Nandos, and Wasabi Sushi & Bento.
• Spend the day shopping in one of London's trendiest areas, Covent Gardens. Covent Gardens is full of fashionable stores such as Chanel, Ralph Lauren, and Toni&Guy.
• Learn about local history at the British Museum. This museum is one of the most popular in London, with thousands of artifacts relating to the city's history.
• Wet your whistle at one of London's many pubs. You'll find several classic pubs near Holborn Station like Shakespeare's Head, Princess Louise, and The Ship Tavern.
• Catch a show at a West End theatre. Some of the best theatres in London are just a short walk from Holborn Station, including the Palace Theatre and the Cambridge Theatre.

Transit Options at Holborn Station

• Underground tube service (Lines: Central and Piccadilly)
• London Bus service (1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 188, 243)
• Taxi rank
• Santander bike share

Luggage storage near Holborn Station

London is a sprawling city, with many exciting attractions dotted on both sides of the Thames. With the city's crowded streets and packed underground metro, you'd be wise to drop off any bags before navigating the city. Bounce operates several luggage storage services near Holborn Station, where you can securely stash your belongings before heading off to explore London. Local facilities can be found and booked via the Bounce app, and you can cancel free of charge if you have a change of plans.

Attractions and Activities near Holborn Station

• The National Gallery - The National Gallery boasts one of the most important collections of art in the UK. There are over 2,000 paintings in the museum's collection, with works by some of the world's most famous European artists on display. Some of the world-famous pieces you'll see while perusing the museum include Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh, The Fighting Temeraire by Joseph Mallord William Turner, and Lady Standing at a Virginal by Johannes Vermeer. Oversized bags are prohibited in the National Gallery, so swing by a Holborn Station luggage storage service. 
• Buckingham Palace - No trip to London would be complete without a visit to Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace is one of the top tourist attractions in the UK, with millions of tourists flocking to take selfies by its gates and watch the changing of the guard. You also take tours of a few of the palace's rooms, including the White Drawing Room, where the Royal family gathers for official occasions, and the Picture Gallery, which contains artwork by Titian and Rembrandt. For security reasons, you won't be able to bring any large bags into Buckingham Palace, so check-in at a luggage storage service near Holborn Station.
• Hyde Park - There's no better place to escape the hustle and bustle of London's busy streets than at Hyde Park. One of four Royal Parks in the city, Hyde Park covers over 350 acres of exquisite gardens and serene lakes. Have a bite of lunch overlooking the serene Serpentine at the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen, or take a dip in the water on a hot summer's day. Hyde Park is home to an array of wildlife, and is the perfect spot for birdwatching, with rare species such as long tailed tits, buzzards, and black swans frequenting the area. If you're visiting Hyde Parkwith a loved one, consider a romantic stroll through the Rose Garden. 
• Big Ben - Big Ben is arguably England's most recognizable landmark. Rising over 320 feet above the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the world. One of the best ways to see the tower is from Westminster Bridge, where you can snap the perfect selfie and listen out for the tower's classic hourly chimes. You can also book a tour of the tower, which leads you up to the top to see Big Ben's namesake bell. 
• London Zoo - London Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world, dating back to the early 19th century. Located adjacent to Regents Park, London Zoo features hundreds of animals from across the globe, including African wild dogs, pygmy hippos, and okapis. The zoo also features several restaurants where you can grab a coffee or snack to keep you going as you tour the museum's many exhibits.