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City of London Tourist Information


Location:

The square mile which is known as “The City” in London is situated on the north bank of the River Thames, east of the London Borough of The City of Westminster.

Facts and Figures:

The city of London is not classed as a borough, but it is governed by a locally elected Corporation and headed by the Lord Mayor. It is the smallest London Authority in the UK and is primarily the Financial District of London.

The City of London covers 2.9km. or one square mile and has just 7,000 residents. However each day 300,000 workers arrive to work in the City, swelling the population significantly.

The City of London has no Secondary Schools within its boundaries. However it does have 5 Independent schools and one Primary School. It also has its own police force.

Description:

The City of London, although not strictly a borough, makes up a small part of Greater London. It was founded by the Romans in AD43. The original walled City of London still celebrates its history with the Lord Mayor's Parade and Show each year. It is now the financial heart of London.

Although the City of London is tiny (you can walk across it in less than 20 minutes), it still generates around 17% of the GDP of the UK's economy. It has many of the country's top banks, brokers, insurers, legal and accounting firms in the country.

The City of London has some impressive skyscrapers and stunning historic architecture, such as St Paul's Cathedral, making it a very unique area. Around the fringes of the City are some of London's best known entertainment venues including Fabric nightclub and the Barbican Centre.

Borough Attractions:

It is possible to see the remains of the Roman-built city wall in places and the Museum of London is on the site of a Roman Fort. Its address is 150 London Wall – a big clue!

One of London's most famous landmarks, St Paul's Cathedral, is in the City. Its famous Dome marks the highest point in the City of London. The Cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren and has many interesting and historic sights within its walls.

Other famous buildings are the NatWest Tower, the tallest building in London when it was unveiled in 1980, and the new Gherkin building, designed in 2003 by Fosters and Partners.

A visit to the thriving Spitalfields Market is a great way to soak up the atmosphere and see Londoners at work. It has traded livestock since the 10th century but today it concentrates on meat, cheese, pies and delicatessen produce. The present Grade II listed buildings were designed by Sir Horace Jones in 1866 and are now thoroughly climate controlled.

The Barbican Centre can also be found within the City of London. Some of London's most prominent organizations are located in this complex of apartments, offices, gardens and exhibition halls, including the Royal Shakespeare Company and the London Symphony Orchestra.

Getting There:

The City of London has 12 tube stations and 2 Docklands Light Railway stations. It also has three National Rail terminals at Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street and Cannon Street and many bus services.

 

Images of City of London
Leadenhall Market © Janet Daniels
Lloyd's of London © Janet Daniels
London Wall © Janet Daniels
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Attractions near City of London
Bank of England Museum (< 1 Mile)*
Housed within one of the most iconic buildings in the City of London, the Bank of England Museum offers a unique experience which brings to life the 315-year history of the Bank of England
Museum of London (< 1 Mile)*
Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital's turbulent past.
Wesley's Chapel The Museum of Methodism & The John Wesley House (< 1 Mile)*
John Wesley (1703-1791), one of the most influential personalities of the eighteenth century, is the founder of Methodism. He built Wesley's Chapel as his London base.
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What's near City of London

Attractions:
  Bank of England Museum  <1 Mile
  Museum of London  <1 Mile
  Wesley's Chapel The Museum of Methodism & The John Wesley House  <1 Mile
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Towns:
  Southwark  1 Mile
  Hoxton  1 Mile
  Finsbury  1 Mile
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Estate Agents:
  Lawlor Property Management  <1 Mile
  Lawrence Ward & Co  <1 Mile
  Hamptons International  <1 Mile
Hotels:
  Andaz Liverpool Street London - A new Hyatt Brand  <1 Mile
  Andaz Hotel  <1 Mile
  196 Bishopsgate  <1 Mile
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Kandara Guest House  2 Miles
  Kennington B & B  2 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Red Lion Square  1 Mile
  Cavendish Apartments  3 Miles
  Sloane Club Suites  4 Miles
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Campsites:
  Laleham Camping Club  19 Miles
  Gate House Wood Touring Park  23 Miles
  Stairs Farm  29 Miles
TIC: Waterloo International Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 09068 663344  2 Miles



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Towns near City of London
Southwark Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Hoxton Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Finsbury Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
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Hotels near City of London
196 Bishopsgate (< 1 Mile)*
The 196 Bishopsgate, London offers a unique alternative to usual hotels, with a range of well-equipped and fully serviced studios and 1 to 2 bedroom apartments. These apartments are modern, bright and create a true home away from home feel.
Club Quarters, Gracechurch (< 1 Mile)*
This exclusive 4-star hotel is in the City, London's historic financial centre. It has free Wi-Fi and large, air-conditioned rooms. Monument and Bank London Underground Station are 400 metres away.
The Chamberlain (< 1 Mile)*
Just north of Tower Bridge, this friendly and comfortable hotel is near to the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the 'Gherkin', the river and St Katharine Docks.
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Self Catering near City of London
Cavendish Apartments (3 Miles)*
Cavendish Apartments specialise in providing short and long-term serviced apartments in prime central London locations. We are one of the most established serviced apartment companies in London. We have two properties located at 62 and 65 H
Sloane Club Suites (4 Miles)*
The Club Suites are part of Londons prestigious private members club, The Sloane Club, which provides a safe, quiet and comfortable place to stay in central and fashionable Chelsea.
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