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City of London, LondonYour next adventure starts here.
The City of London is the historic Square Mile at the heart of the capital, on the north bank of the Thames. St Paul's Cathedral, the Monument to the Great Fire of London and Victorian Leadenhall Market all sit within its narrow streets, with the Tower of London just beyond its eastern edge. Below you will find free days out near the City of London, along with places to eat and stay.
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Barbican Centre
Arts, cinema and performances in the Barbican complex. Book the appropriate event or exhibition; conservatory visits have separate arrangements.
Plan your visit →Duck & Waffle
A restaurant high above Bishopsgate. Check London reservations and access details before visiting.
Plan your visit →Leadenhall Market
A covered historic market with shops, restaurants and pubs in the City of London.
Plan your visit →SUSHISAMBA London Heron Tower
A restaurant at Heron Tower on Bishopsgate. This pin is for the Heron Tower branch.
Plan your visit →Sky Garden
A high-level garden and viewing space at 20 Fenchurch Street. Check advance visitor booking separately from restaurant reservations. Free public visits require a timed ticket; restaurant bookings are separate.
Plan your visit →St Paul’s Cathedral
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Local photographs are used where available. Cards labelled country inspiration show a named scene from the wider country, rather than that town. Category photographs illustrate the activity, not a particular business.
Moot Hall, Keswick — Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Waterhead, Ambleside — Fitful · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Grasmere village — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Kendal Castle — Sue · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Market Square, Penrith — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Whitehaven harbour — Krautrock · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bampton bridge and village, Cumbria — Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
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Days out near City of London, London
Attractions on the Days Out Now Day Out Map within 15 miles of City of London, London, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
IllustrativeFamily FavouritesBank of England MuseumLondon · 0.2 miles
IllustrativeMuseums & GalleriesMansion HouseCity of London · 0.3 miles
IllustrativeCastles, Palaces & HeritageTower of London & Crown JewelsLondon · 0.6 milesIllustrativeMuseums & GalleriesHMS BelfastLondon Borough of Southwark · 0.6 miles
IllustrativeMuseums & GalleriesBarbican CentreCity of London · 0.6 miles
IllustrativeCastles, Palaces & HeritageSt Paul’s CathedralLondon · 0.6 miles
IllustrativeLandmarks & ViewpointsTower Bridge ExhibitionLondon · 0.7 milesIllustrativeMuseums & GalleriesTate ModernLondon · 0.9 milesIllustrativeMuseums & GalleriesLondon MuseumCity of London · 0.9 miles
IllustrativeMuseums & GalleriesSir John Soane’s MuseumCamden Town · 1.4 milesIllustrativeFamily FavouritesSir John Soane’s MuseumLondon · 1.5 milesIllustrativeMuseums & GalleriesCourtauld GalleryCity of Westminster · 1.5 milesFREE DAYS OUT NOW TRAVEL CLUB
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Walks & road trips in City of London, London
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London’s Little Venice Walk
A peaceful 4.5-mile London walk from King’s Cross to Little Venice, following Regent’s Canal past Camden Lock, colourful narrowboats, Regent’s Park and waterside cafés along the way.
4.5 miles / 7.2 km · 2–3 hours · Easy city walk
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Londinium Walking Route!
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