Guildhall, London

Name: Guildhall
Address: Gresham Street, London, EC2 7HH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7332 1313

#651 among attractions in London

Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture, City hall, Architecture, More...

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Facts and practical information

Guildhall is a municipal building in the Moorgate area of the City of London, England. It is off Gresham and Basinghall streets, in the wards of Bassishaw and Cheap. The building has been used as a town hall for several hundred years, and is still the ceremonial and administrative centre of the City of London and its Corporation. It should not be confused with London's City Hall, the administrative centre for Greater London. The term "Guildhall" refers both to the whole building and to its main room, which is a medieval great hall. The nearest London Underground stations are Bank, St Paul's and Moorgate. It is a Grade I-listed building. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1440 (584 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 51°30'57"N, 0°5'35"W

Address

Gresham StreetCity of London (Bassishaw)London EC2 7HH United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7332 1313

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Day trips

Guildhall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: One New Change, Museum of London, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, Mansion House.

~1110 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
6 min walk • One New Change is a modernist gem nestled in the historic heart of London, England. This sleek shopping centre, opened in 2010, offers a distinctive blend of high-end retail shops, eclectic dining options, and a unique vantage point for some of the city's most iconic...
~1050 ftNW
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Museum of London offers a captivating journey through the city's tumultuous history, from its ancient roots to the bustling metropolis it is today. This esteemed institution is a treasure trove for anyone interested in London's past...
~1150 ftW
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
6 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~1290 ftSE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Mansion House, London
7 min walk • Mansion House is an iconic building situated in the heart of the City of London, England. As the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, it serves as a symbol of the economic prowess and historical significance of the city's financial district.
~1430 ftSE
Memorial
London Troops War Memorial, London
7 min walk • The London Troops War Memorial, located in front of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, commemorates the men of London who fought in World War I and World War II.
~810 ftS
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary-le-Bow, London
4 min walk • St Mary-le-Bow is a church of Saxon origins, with a Norman crypt, that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside.
~600 ftN
City wall, Postmodern architecture
125 London Wall, London
3 min walk • 125 London Wall, also known as Alban Gate, is a postmodernist building on London Wall in the City of London. Along with Embankment Place and Vauxhall Cross, it has been described as one of the three projects that established designer Sir Terry Farrell's reputation in the late 1980s-to-early 1990s period.
~1200 ftSW
Church
Paul's walk, London
6 min walk • Paul's walk in Elizabethan and early Stuart London was the name given to the central nave of Old St Paul's Cathedral, where people walked up and down in search of the latest news. At the time, St. Paul's was the centre of the London grapevine.
~1360 ftSE
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
London Mithraeum, London
7 min walk • The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras, Walbrook, is a Roman mithraeum that was discovered in Walbrook, a street in the City of London, during a building's construction in 1954.
~1080 ftNW
Memorial
London Stone, London
6 min walk • London Stone is a historic landmark housed at 111 Cannon Street in the City of London. It is an irregular block of oolitic limestone measuring 53 × 43 × 30 cm, the remnant of a once much larger object that had stood for many centuries on the south side of the street.
~350 ftNE
Museum
Chartered Insurance Institute, London
2 min walk • The Chartered Insurance Institute is a professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning profession. The CII's purpose, as set out in its 1912 royal charter, is to 'Secure and justify the confidence of the public' in its members and the insurance sector as a whole.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Guildhall open?

Guildhall is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Guildhall?

Nearby attractions include London/City of London, London (2 min walk), St Lawrence Jewry, London (2 min walk), Amphitheater, London (2 min walk), Chartered Insurance Institute, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Guildhall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Guildhall:

Bus

Bread Street • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (4 min walk)
Bank Station / Poultry • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (5 min walk)

Train

Bank (7 min walk)
London Cannon Street (10 min walk)

Metro

St. Paul's • Lines: Central (7 min walk)
Moorgate • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (7 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (9 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (23 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (13 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (14 min walk)