Welcome to the City of London, a place of ideas and imagination for 2,000 years. The oldest part of London, that never stays the same.
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London Wall site is now closed to visitors.
Museum of London begins countdown to West Smithfield relocation.
Museum of London’s main site at London Wall has closed as a visitor attraction in December 2022 in preparation for its relocation to West Smithfield.
Tate Modern is a contemporary art gallery. It is based in the former Bankside Power Station, just across the Millennium Bridge.
Opening Times
Sunday to Thursday 10.00–18.00
Friday to Saturday 10.00–22.00
Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Visit the museum to learn about nine centuries of healthcare. Open Tuesday to Friday, from 10am to 4pm (closed over Christmas, New Year, Easter and public holidays).
St Bartholomew's Hospital Museum,
North Wing, West Smithfield
London EC1A 7BE
The Charterhouse is a former Carthusian monastery in London, located between Barbican and Smithfield Market, and to the north of what is now Charterhouse Square. Since the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century the site has served as a private mansion, a boys’ school and an almshouse, which it remains to this day. Residents of the almshouse are known as ‘Brothers’, which is a purely traditional term acknowledging the Charterhouse’s monastic past.
The public are invited to discover our dramatic story in the museum, which was curated in partnership with the Museum of London.
The City Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK. Take a look at the seasonal events guide (4.1MB) for full details of what's on in the City of London.
Admission is free.
Open Monday-Friday 10am to 5pm
(excluding Bank Holidays),
last entry at 4:30pm
From Farringdon to Moorgate, discover inspiring free events in unexpected places.
Wander winding medieval streets, marvel at architectural wonders and experience incredible music, theatre and art all in one day.
Gresham College was founded in 1597 and has been providing free lectures within the City of London for over 400 years. The College's 130 annual lectures and events are open to all. The College has been recording its lectures since the 1980s and live stream all lectures for those unable to attend in person. There are now over 2,000 lectures freely available online on this website and on YouTube.
The Menier Chocolate Factory is a 180-seat theatre, which comprises a restaurant, bar and rehearsal rooms. It is located in a former 1870s Menier Chocolate Company factory in Southwark Street, The theatre stages plays and musicals, live music and stand-up comedy.