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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 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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Petticoat Lane

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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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Stationers’ Hall and Garden

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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 Hotel London at Tower Bridge

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Tower Bridge

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Tower of London

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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.
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
02.01.2024 31.10.2024

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.
Rough Trade pop-up store arrives at the Barbican Shop
The Barbican Shop will host a pop-up store for legendary independent music retailer Rough Trade from July 2024 until the end of the year.
SHIFT + SPACE Autumn 2024
Kicking off the programming in the last part of the year, is Theatre Deli's final SHIFT+SPACE for 2024. They present for your tasting, 7 brand spanking new pieces of work in progress performances.
Rooftop Yoga & Brunch at The Skyline London
Start your day with a rejuvenating rooftop yoga session at The Skyline London, set against the breath-taking backdrop of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London
LSO Concert – Adámek and Beethoven
Experience Beethoven’s wit paired with a cat-and-mouse chase around the orchestra from Ondřej Adámek at the Barbican Centre.
Interactive Storytelling – ‘Roman Around Londinium’
Step back in time and embark on a journey beneath the streets of London at London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE.
Die Fledermaus
150 years after its first performance in Vienna, Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus arrives at Silk Street Theatre this Autumn.
LSO Concert – Mendelssohn and Schubert ‘The Great’
Experience the power of Romanticism with Liszt’s Les préludes, Mendelssohn’s iconic Violin Concerto, and Schubert’s grand final symphony. Conductor Daniele Rustioni and violinist Francesca Dego debut with the LSO.

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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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The Big Picture – A creative workshop for schools
Together with their teachers, students embark on an imaginative journey through drama, movement, and music at Guildhall Art Gallery.
20 brilliant things to do this October in the City of London
From thrilling musical performances and immersive art exhibitions to spooky Halloween treats and historical walking tours, this October is packed with activities in the City of London.
Mission: Impossible – Fallout City Chase Self-Guided Walk
Part moviemaking critique, part local history tour, it’ll take you about 45 minutes to complete your mission, should you choose to accept it.
A Guide to Open House Festival 2024 in the City of London
Find over 70 things to see and do during Open House Festival 2024 in the City of London.
City of London Literary Walking Trail
Discover this fascinating walking trail in the City of London that explores its rich literary connections from Dr Johnson's House along Fleet Street to St Paul's Cathedral.
The Great Fire of London Walking Trail
A walking trail in the City of London that leads you through the the trail of destruction left by the most famous fire in history, the Great Fire of London.
Top things to do on a Friday in the City of London
Discover our top picks for the ultimate Friday out in the City of London
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.
10 hidden gems in the City of London for you to explore!
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.
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