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15 things to do this January in the City of London

Welcome to 2026! This January, the City of London is bursting with vibrant experiences to kick off the new year in style.

Will you dive into Roman history, dance your shoes off, learn pottery? Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or a culture seeker, here’s our guide to some of the best activities in the City of London this month.

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Getting Here

The City has excellent train and tube connections from whichever direction you're coming from. It's accessible via seven London Underground tube lines, plus the Elizabeth Line, DLR, London Overground, and various National Rail services. Other options to get into the City of London include bus, riverboat services (Blackfriars Pier and Tower Pier), and dedicated cycle routes. You can also walk to the City from other parts of central London - and beyond.

Travel by Train or Tube

Many people choose to start their City adventure from St Paul's, but there are several other options.

  • Stations within the City: Aldgate, Bank, Barbican, Blackfriars, Cannon Street, Chancery Lane, City Thameslink, Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street, Mansion House, Monument, Moorgate, St Paul’s, and Tower Gateway.
  • Stations on the edge of the City: Aldgate East, Farringdon, Shoreditch High Street, Temple, Tower Hill.

If you're travelling within the Transport for London area, buy tickets, travelcards and Oyster Cards online or from places across London - or use contactless payment cards. Oyster Cards can also be purchased from the City Information Centre near St Paul’s Cathedral.

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By Bus

The City is accessible via bus throughout the day and night. Bus tickets and travelcards can be purchased in advance using TFL tickets or use contactless payment cards when you board the bus. Oyster cards and bus passes can also be purchased from the City Information Centre.

Bus routes through the City: 4, 15, 17, 21, 35, 40, 42, 43, 46, 63, 76, 100, 153, 343, 344, 521.

Night bus routes: N15, N21, N63, N89.

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Exhibition: London in the Second World War
Explore the experiences of Londoners during the Second World War and the effect it had on the city they knew.
Daily Guided Walks
01.04.2025 31.03.2026

Daily Guided Walks

City Information Centre
City of London Guides offer daily, weekly and monthly walks around the City of London, led by the official City tour guide experts.
Evelyn De Morgan: The Modern Painter in Victorian London
One of the most remarkable artists of her generation, Evelyn De Morgan, returns to Guildhall Art Gallery this year in a major exhibition that premieres two newly restored artworks.
Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha
Featuring sculptures from Bhabha and Giacometti, this unique show spans nearly a century of art, exploring the body, trauma, and human resilience.
Taxi marshalling at Liverpool Street
A black cab marshalling scheme is available at Liverpool Street station every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 9pm to 1am.
Afternoon Tea at Engel and Jang
23.06.2025 23.06.2026

Afternoon Tea at Engel and Jang

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Afternoon Tea at Engel and Jang has launched at The Royal Exchange, blending elegance and whimsy with silver stork service, exquisite bites by Lorena Tommasi, and exceptional value from £35.
Escape Arcade™
01.07.2025 01.07.2026

Escape Arcade™

Enigma Quests
Enigma Quests venue is home to Escape Arcade™, a brand-new concept that recreates the individual challenges of an escape room in a casual, yet competitive atmosphere.
Sculpture in the City 14th Edition
16.07.2025 31.05.2026

Sculpture in the City 14th Edition

Artworks by Ai Weiwei, Andrew Sabin, and Jane and Louise Wilson to be unveiled in London as part of the 14th edition of Sculpture in the City.
Jane and Louise Wilson: Performance of Entrapment
Inspired by the Roman temple of Mithras, and artefacts discovered on the site, Performance of Entrapment offers a powerful reflection on ancient shrines, time and renewal in an immersive installation which weaves together film, archaeology, and contemporary art.
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Blondie in Camera 1978

Barbican Centre
Blondie takes centre-stage in a free photographic exhibition at the Barbican Music Library.
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