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This is where the old guard made the avant-garde, where winding Medieval streets meet iconic skyscrapers. Immerse yourself in the past, present and future all at once.

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All Hallows by the Tower

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Axeperience

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Bank of England Museum

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Barbican Architecture Tours

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Barbican Art Gallery & The Curve

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Barbican Centre

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Barbican Cinemas

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Barbican Conservatory

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Barbican Theatre

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Barry’s

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BEERS London

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Billingsgate Roman House and Baths

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Bishopsgate Institute

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Bloomberg Arcade

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Bridewell Theatre

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Broadworks

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Carter Lane

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Carter Lane Gardens

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City Bouldering

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City of London Distillery

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City of London Guides – Daily Guided Walks

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City of London Guides – Private Tours

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City of London Heritage Gallery

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City of London Information Centre

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Clays

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Concerts at the Barbican

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Dabbers Social Bingo – City

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Dr Johnson’s House

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Dutch Church

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Eastcheap Records

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F1 Arcade

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Gresham College

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Guildhall Art Gallery

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Guildhall Great Hall

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Guildhall School of Music & Drama

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Guildhall Yard

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Heavenly Spa by Westin

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Holy Sepulchre, The National Musicians Church

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Horizon 22

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Inner Temple

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Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience

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La Scuola Cooking School at Eataly

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Leadenhall Building (The Cheesegrater)

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Leadenhall Market

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Lloyd’s of London

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London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE

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London Stone

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London Symphony Orchestra

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London’s Roman Amphitheatre

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Madison

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Mansion House

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New Street Square

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One New Change

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Paternoster Square

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Puttshack Bank

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Red Eight Gallery

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Sabine

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Sculpture in the City

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Sky Garden

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Smithfield Market

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St Bartholomew the Great Church

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St Bartholomew’s Hospital Museum

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St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate

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St Bride Foundation

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St Dunstan in the East Church Garden

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St Lawrence Jewry

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St Mary-le-Bow

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St Paul’s Cathedral

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St. Stephen Walbrook

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Street Food Market at The Leadenhall Building

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Swingers City

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The Charterhouse

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The Garden at 120

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The Guild Church of St Dunstan-in-the-West

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The Gunpowder Plot

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The London Centre

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The Lookout

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The Monument

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The Old Bailey – Guided Tour

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The Spa at Four Seasons London at Ten Trinity Square

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Tower Bridge

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Tower of London

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Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge
Investigate the genius of Christopher Wren and his ever-enquiring mind in this new exhibition at St Paul's Cathedral - said to be Wren's masterpiece.
The Tower Bridge Cat Trail
01.06.2023 31.12.2023

The Tower Bridge Cat Trail

Tower Bridge
Inspired by 'The Tower Bridge Cat' and the characters from the award-winning books, families are invited to complete our interactive Trail as they make their way through Tower Bridge.
Pardner Hand – A Caribbean answer to British banking exclusion
This exhibition explores a way of saving popularised by the Windrush Generation, which empowered Caribbean people to save money and build a life in the UK.
The Pavilion (2023) by Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum
Explore the new site-specific commission, The Pavilion (2023) by Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum, at London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
Slavery & the Bank
01.09.2023 29.02.2024

Slavery & the Bank

Bank of England Museum
This exhibition explores the history of transatlantic slavery through its connections with the Bank of England and the wider City of London.
The Conservatory x Ranjani Shettar
Cloud songs on the horizon is the artist’s first major institutional show in Europe and will feature five new, large-scale suspended sculptures across the entirety of the Conservatory space.
Julianknxx: Chorus in Rememory of Flight
Poet, artist and filmmaker Julianknxx explores themes of inheritance, loss and belonging as he crosses the boundaries between written word, music and visual art.
IlluminoCity Light Festival
Two stunning large-scale works by artistic collective The Architects of Happiness - bringing light and smiles.
Festive Dining, Cocktails and Afternoon Teas
From panoramic afternoon teas and indulgent festive dinners to winter igloos on the roof terrace, there's a perfect festive dining experience for everyone in the City.
Tower Bridge Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes at London’s defining landmark?

Where it happened, where it’s happening. Find out what’s on in the City.

What's On

Experience the City on foot

Be guided through the City’s maze of stories and streets. Get to know the characters that make up the City’s unique history. Heroes. Villains. Innovators. Creators. Find them here.

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Hidden gems and where to find them in the City
Whether you love art, history or simply a good old snoop around, there’s a treasure trail of hidden gems to find in just one square mile – the Square Mile.
Where to ‘meet’ history’s great characters in the City
You can get to know the City’s famous historical residents on a stroll through the streets – look for the rectangular City of London blue plaques.
City of London Children’s Trail
A Day in the City: Art-lovers Edition
Why you should stay in the City on your next trip to London
You’re spoilt for choice for accommodation in the City – from chic serviced apartments to grand heritage hotels
7 fun weekend activities for families
Traditional pubs for a drink in the City
Rooftops to drink and dine with a view
Romantic places for a date in the City
Roman ruins and where to find them
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