About Aldgate
Aldgate is an ancient City of London station on the Circle and Metropolitan lines, sitting near the eastern edge of the Square Mile. The area is rich in history - Aldgate was one of the original gates in the Roman wall of Londinium - and today borders the dynamic creative quarters of Spitalfields and Whitechapel to the east.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1Walk 5 minutes east to reach Spitalfields Market (open daily, excellent food and independent retail)
- 2Petticoat Lane Market runs on Sundays for clothes and street food
- 3The eastern edge of the City financial district is immediately west
- 4Aldgate East (District/Hammersmith lines) is one minute's walk for additional line options
Accessibility
-Wheelchair accessible
-Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Shops
Nearby Attractions
Spitalfields Market
Petticoat Lane Market
Whitechapel Gallery
City of London
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1884
Limited accessibility - check before travelling