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Padel Tennis Festival
Enjoy a fun-filled game of padel tennis with your friends and colleagues this summer, near Tower Hill - at the City's first Padel Tennis court.
Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire – Exhibition
Step into the extraordinary world of exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance at this new exhibition by the Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers.
Wren at Work
17.06.2023 15.10.2023

Wren at Work

Guildhall Art Gallery
Visit this re-creation of Wren’s St Paul’s working ‘office’ and experience the intensity of the rebuilding of London and the new St Paul’s cathedral after the 1666 fire.
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.
What's On - Sculpture in the City tour, people looking at a white tree sculpture

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Padel Tennis Festival

Padel Tennis Festival

Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hospitality

Enjoy a fun-filled game of padel tennis with your friends and colleagues this summer, near Tower Hill - at the City's first Padel Tennis court.

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27.04.2023 30.09.2023
Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge

Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge

St Paul's Cathedral

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.

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27.04.2023 31.12.2023
Heritage Gallery Exhibition

Heritage Gallery Exhibition

Guildhall Art Gallery

For the first time, three of the City’s oldest charters will be on display together at the City of London Heritage Gallery.

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29.04.2023 05.10.2023
The Tower Bridge Cat Trail

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.

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01.06.2023 31.12.2023
The Terrace on The Plaza

The Terrace on The Plaza

The Orchid Lounge

London’s new summer al fresco seafood and cocktail terrace will bring a taste of sunshine and seashore into the heart of the City - located on Bishopsgate Plaza, Pan Pacific, in collaboration with St-Germain.

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07.06.2023 30.09.2023
Space Objekt: OA-515

Space Objekt: OA-515

Citypoint

Enjoy stunning art installation Space Objekt: OA-515 and lunchtime food trucks at Citypoint (near Moorgate station). And - follow the Brookfield City Art trail to see even more.

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15.06.2023 30.09.2023
Wren at Work

Wren at Work

Guildhall Art Gallery

Visit this re-creation of Wren’s St Paul’s working ‘office’ and experience the intensity of the rebuilding of London and the new St Paul’s cathedral after the 1666 fire.

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17.06.2023 15.10.2023
Pardner Hand – A Caribbean answer to British banking exclusion

Pardner Hand – A Caribbean answer to British banking exclusion

Bank of England Museum

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.

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22.06.2023 01.06.2024
The Pavilion (2023) by Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum

The Pavilion (2023) by Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum

London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE

Explore the new site-specific commission, The Pavilion (2023) by Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum, at London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE

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27.07.2023 13.01.2024
The Conservatory x Ranjani Shettar

The Conservatory x Ranjani Shettar

Barbican Conservatory

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.

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10.09.2023 01.03.2024
900th Anniversary Music Festival

900th Anniversary Music Festival

St Bartholomew the Great Church

Music is at the heart of St Bartholomew the Great, celebrate this with a whole festival of music marking their 900th Anniversary.

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20.09.2023 29.09.2023
Inua Ellams: 05Fest

Inua Ellams: 05Fest

Barbican Centre

Award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams showcases the power of words as he curates and hosts a series of creative and thought-provoking events, featuring a stellar line-up of poets, journalists, novelists, playwrights, actors and more.

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24.09.2023 30.09.2023
Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire – Exhibition

Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire – Exhibition

Guildhall Art Gallery

Step into the extraordinary world of exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance at this new exhibition by the Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers.

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29.09.2023 12.11.2023
London’s Roman Amphitheatre: discovery, function, and form – October

London’s Roman Amphitheatre: discovery, function, and form – October

London's Roman Amphitheatre

Join archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane for a tour of one of the most important buildings in Roman London.

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07.10.2023
Tower Bridge Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tower Bridge Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tower Bridge

Ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes at London’s defining landmark?

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04.11.2023 24.03.2024
Leisure in Roman London: Battling gladiators to sumptuous baths

Leisure in Roman London: Battling gladiators to sumptuous baths

Multiple locations

Explore two of the best-preserved Roman sites in London with archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane.

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02.12.2023

Discover Roman ruins

Did you know there are several Roman ruins that can be explored in the City? Make time to re-tread the steps of Romans living in Londinium, over 2,000 years ago.

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Concerts at the Barbican - What's On - Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali in the Barbican Hall live performance
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Walks in the City
Make the most of your time in the City of London - take a guided tour with official City of London Guides, or follow self-guided walks and trails.
City Visitor Trail
The City Visitor Trail is a 90 minute self-guided tour perfect for those on a sight-seeing mission. Take on world famous attractions, uncover hidden gems and feast on the culture, history and heritage of the City of London.
Green spaces to relax in the City of London
Whether you’re looking for a tranquil picnic spot or somewhere for quiet contemplation, here are some of the City’s greenest spaces to seek out.
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.
A Day in the City: Art-lovers Edition
Best international food joints in the City
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
What's On - Guy F at Royal Exchange - walking guide talking to an audience