Archway tube station facts for kids
Main entrance on Junction Road
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| Location | Archway |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Islington |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Fare zone | 2 and 3 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2004 | 6.757 million |
| 2007 | 7.738 million |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
Archway tube station is a busy London Underground station in north London. It is located right under the Archway Tower. You can find it where Holloway Road, Highgate Hill, and Junction Road meet in the Archway area.
This station is part of the Northern line, specifically on the High Barnet branch. It sits between Highgate and Tufnell Park stations. Archway is special because it's in two Travelcard Zones: Zone 2 and Zone 3. This means it's easy to get to from many parts of London!
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Exploring Archway Station's History
Archway station first opened its doors on 22 June 1907. It was originally called Highgate. This was before the area became known as Archway. The station was built by the Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway.
Why Did the Name Change?
The station's name changed to Archway (Highgate) in 1939. This was to avoid confusion with the nearby Highgate station. Then, in 1947, it became simply Archway. This name comes from the famous Archway Bridge nearby.
How Archway Station Was Built
Building underground stations was a big challenge. Engineers had to dig deep tunnels. They used special methods to make sure the ground above was safe. The station has two platforms, one for each direction.
Getting Around: The Northern Line
The Northern line is one of the busiest lines on the London Underground. It runs from north to south London. Archway station is a key stop on this line.
What is the Northern Line?
The Northern line is shown in black on the Tube map. It has two main branches in the north. One goes to High Barnet, and the other to Edgware. Archway is on the High Barnet branch.
Connecting to Other Places
From Archway, you can easily reach many famous London spots. You can go to places like Camden Town or Leicester Square. It's a great way to explore the city!
Archway: A Local Landmark
The station is a big part of the Archway neighborhood. It helps thousands of people travel every day. The area around the station is always busy.
The Archway Tower
The station entrance is right at the base of the Archway Tower. This tall building is a well-known landmark. It stands out in the Archway skyline.
What are Travelcard Zones?
London's public transport uses zones for fares. Zone 1 is the city center. Zones go up to 9. Archway being in Zones 2 and 3 means it's a bit outside the very center. But it's still very well connected.
Gallery
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Southbound platform looking south
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Northbound platform looking north
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Roundel on southbound platform
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The station lies at the base of Archway Tower, here viewed from Junction Road
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Side entrance on Highgate Hill
Main station exterior, 1907 Secondary entrance in Highgate Hill in 1929 Secondary entrance in 1932 after reconstruction Entrance at base of Archway Tower, 2006
| Preceding station |  London Underground |
Following station | ||
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Highgate
towards Mill Hill East or High Barnet
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Northern line |
Tufnell Park
towards Morden or Kennington
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Images for kids
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Side entrance on Highgate Hill.
