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12/06/2026

The London Festival of Architecture is back! With nearly 100 events in the Square Mile, there's definitely something for you to get involved in 🥳

We're talking free events for families, specialised walking tours, the exploration of green spaces, and much more. We've picked some programme highlights, but make sure to view the full programme:

1️⃣ A green walk through the City

2️⃣ The LEGO Challenge

3️⃣ Places and Paint – Rowan Moore in Conversation with Jock McFadyen

4️⃣ From Thames to Eternity

5️⃣ Migration Museum Walking Tour

To find out more about these and the dozens of other events, head to the comments below 🔎

It's time to celebrate Pride Month in the Square Mile 🎉 🥳 🍾 Across June and beyond, the City is playing host to a huge r...
11/06/2026

It's time to celebrate Pride Month in the Square Mile 🎉 🥳 🍾

Across June and beyond, the City is playing host to a huge range of events marking Pride Month in style, these include free walking tours, classical music shows, a special bell ringing at a London icon, and much, much more.

To give you just a taster, here are some of our highlights:

1️⃣ Hear the St Mary-Le-Bow bells ring out pride anthems every Friday at 6pm, including Cher, Abba, and so many more! 🔔

2️⃣ Join a walking tour taking you through the history of the LGBTQ+ community in the Square Mile, including free tours on Mondays and Fridays. 🚶

3️⃣ Explore some of the largest LGBTQ+ archives in the UK as the Bishopsgate Institute open their doors for q***r archive tours throughout June. 📚

4️⃣ Enjoy a programme of world-class classical music as Classical Pride takes over venues across London, including the Barbican Centre. 🎻

Find more on pride in the Square Mile via the link in our comments 🌈

Join this one-of-a-kind makers market taking place this weekend at Leadenhall Market! 🧶 If you're still on the hunt for ...
10/06/2026

Join this one-of-a-kind makers market taking place this weekend at Leadenhall Market! 🧶

If you're still on the hunt for a special Father's Day gift, or just something to treat yourself or a loved one, the SoLo Craft Fair is taking over Leadenhall Market this Saturday with homemade goods from jewellery and art to home accessories, textiles and children’s toys 🧸

Think high-quality, lovingly made bespoke goods; this could be your saviour, or the perfect self-indulgent treat 😍

Pop along anytime between 12–5pm with free entry to grab some goodies you won't find anywhere else, and some world-class food too!

You can find more info in the comments 👇

Take a step into real Roman history and experience first-hand the remains of an ancient Londinium. The Billingsgate Roma...
09/06/2026

Take a step into real Roman history and experience first-hand the remains of an ancient Londinium.

The Billingsgate Roman House and Bath are offering the opportunity to take a walk through history and witness Roman London up close and personal.

You can join a guided tour on Saturdays with the London City Guides, who will take you through the story of this unique space, having survived 2,000 years of fire, building, and bombing.

Head to the link below to reserve a spot and secure your space on this unique opportunity to get personal with the City's history.

What is the best green space in the City? It's a tough competition 🤔 If you're undecided, why not throw more contenders ...
03/06/2026

What is the best green space in the City? It's a tough competition 🤔

If you're undecided, why not throw more contenders into the ring? This weekend is the Open Gardens Festival with London Parks & Gardens, where you can visit gardens across London that are usually closed to the public 🔓

That means you can explore some of the hidden and untrodden spots of the Square Mile and fall in love with somewhere new 😍

Check out the link in our comments to reserve your tickets and explore the gardens that are opening up their doors for a peek around 👀

Free live music, performances, and creative workshops every Friday this month 😎 Leadenhall Market's Summer Sessions are ...
02/06/2026

Free live music, performances, and creative workshops every Friday this month 😎

Leadenhall Market's Summer Sessions are returning for 2026, and with them come an exciting Friday packed with activities before settling in for a cocktail in one of London's most iconic spots 🍹

You can expect hula hoop artists, conjurers, escapologists and giant slinky entertainers bringing the famous cobblestones of Leadenhall Market to life, then from 5.30pm the market will introduce live music into the mix as you see out the week in style.

You can see the full programme, timings and sign up for workshops via the link in the comments ⌨️

The heat has left its mark on the City, and we're taking that energy through to June. We can't promise glorious weather,...
31/05/2026

The heat has left its mark on the City, and we're taking that energy through to June. We can't promise glorious weather, but we can promise a huge range of events and activities to get you out and about in June ☀️

From art exhibitions, open gardens, live music, and SO much more, here's just a few things we've picked out 👇

👉 Peek into the gardens of the City which are usually closed to the public as Open Gardens Weekend arrives on June 6 & 7
👉 Get stuck into the huge range of Pride Month events taking place across the Square Mile, including free walking tours, a cinema series and much more
👉 Enter the City churches to witness world-class musicians take part in this year's 'Music in City Churches'
👉 Celebrate Father's Day in style with our ideas, including a pint (or a few) in some of the most historic watering holes around
👉 Explore London from a new perspective at The London Centre with their free weekly model talks

To see the full list, check the comments and fill your month with the best activities around 🔗

Uncover hidden corners, see familiar spaces differently, and engage with the many voices shaping London as the London Fe...
29/05/2026

Uncover hidden corners, see familiar spaces differently, and engage with the many voices shaping London as the London Festival of Architecture returns for 2026 🥳

With over 400 events across London, and nearly 100 in the Square Mile, LFA brings a host of walks, talks, tours, workshops, and more to the City of London.

You can see the full programme, review our highlights, and reserve tickets in our comments🔗



📸 Migration museum/Elzbieta Piekacz

22/05/2026

If you were around Temple Barr today, you may have stumbled across an unusual sight, well that would have been the Oiling of the Gates ceremony! 🛢️🧴😱

This fun tradition alongside the pikemen truly brought the pageantry into the City for a sunny Friday ☀️

Want to know what it’s all about? Well, have a watch and find out 📹

Half term is just around the corner, but worry not, we've got you covered! From free family activities, dining offers, a...
21/05/2026

Half term is just around the corner, but worry not, we've got you covered! From free family activities, dining offers, and special half term events, here's our list to help you plan next week's break 😍

🔗 See our full list in the comments section

1. Become a young archaeologist as your little ones can handle real Roman artefacts and get hands-on with the history of Londinium at The London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE 🏺

2. Explore the gorgeous green spaces around the Square Mile on the City Visitor Trail, and bring a blanket to have a picnic to remember 🧺

3. Dive into The Bank Of England Museum's tea-themed half term family activities and decorate your own teapot 🫖

4. Pop into a pop-up market at Leadenhall Market's monthly vintage flea market 👛

Get inspired in the comments section 🤩

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