Tower 42, London

Name: Tower 42
Address: 25 Old Broad St, London, EC2N 1HQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7877 7842

#445 among attractions in London

Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers

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Facts and practical information

Tower 42, commonly known as the NatWest Tower, is a 183-metre-tall skyscraper in the City of London. It is the fifth-tallest tower in the City of London, having been overtaken as the tallest in 2010 by the 230-metre Heron Tower. It is the fifteenth-tallest in London overall. Its original name was the National Westminster Tower, having been built to house NatWest's international headquarters. Seen from above, the shape of the tower resembles that of the NatWest logo. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1980 (44 years ago)Floors: 47Coordinates: 51°30'55"N, 0°5'2"W

Address

25 Old Broad StCity of London (Cornhill)London EC2N 1HQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7877 7842

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Day trips

Tower 42 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leadenhall Market, 30 St Mary Axe, Baltic Exchange, St Peter upon Cornhill.

~1020 ftS
Shopping centre in a historical space
Leadenhall Market, London
5 min walk • Leadenhall Market is a vibrant, covered market nestled in the heart of London's financial district. Known for its stunning Victorian architecture, with its ornate roof structure, painted ceilings, and cobbled walkways, the market offers a unique shopping experience...
~850 ftE
Soaring tower nicknamed the Gherkin
30 St Mary Axe, London
5 min walk • 30 St Mary Axe, commonly known as "The Gherkin," is an iconic fixture of London's skyline. This architectural marvel is a commercial skyscraper that stands in the city's financial district. Completed in 2003, The Gherkin is lauded for its innovative, energy-efficient...
~810 ftE
Shopping, Market
Baltic Exchange, London
4 min walk • The Baltic Exchange, nestled in the heart of London's financial district, is not only a hub for global maritime commerce but also a historical landmark with a rich heritage. The exchange, originally formed in 1744, has been the beating heart of the shipping market...
~730 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
St Peter upon Cornhill, London
4 min walk • St Peter upon Cornhill is an Anglican church on the corner of Cornhill and Gracechurch Street in the City of London of medieval, or possibly Roman origin. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren. It is now a satellite church in the parish of St Helen's Bishopsgate.
~1130 ftSW
Memorial
London Troops War Memorial, London
6 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.
~980 ftS
Skyscraper, Architecture
Lloyd's, London
5 min walk • The Lloyd's building is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd's of London. It is located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street, in London's main financial district, the City of London.
~400 ftW
Church
Dutch Church, London
2 min walk • The Dutch Church, Austin Friars, is a reformed church in the Broad Street Ward, in the City of London. Located on the site of the 13th-century Augustinian friary, the original building granted to Protestant refugees for their church services in 1550 was destroyed during the London Blitz.
~940 ftNW
Park
Finsbury Circus, London
5 min walk • Finsbury Circus is a park in the Coleman Street Ward of the City of London, England. The 2.2 hectares park is the largest public open space within the City's boundaries.
~750 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, London
4 min walk • St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is a Church of England church in the Bishopsgate Without area of the City of London, and also, by virtue of lying outside the city's eastern walls, part of London's East End.
~1110 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Margaret Lothbury, London
6 min walk • St Margaret Lothbury is a Church of England parish church on Lothbury in the City of London; it spans the boundary between Coleman Street Ward and Broad Street Ward. Recorded since the 12th century, the church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren.
~1150 ftSW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Edmund, London
6 min walk • St Edmund, King and Martyr, is an Anglican church in Lombard Street, in the City of London, dedicated to St Edmund the Martyr. Since 2001 it houses the London Centre for Spirituality, now renamed the London Centre for Spiritual Direction, but is still a consecrated church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tower 42 open?

Tower 42 is open:

Monday 12 pm - 4:30 pm & 5 pm - 11 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 4:30 pm & 5 pm - 11 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 4:30 pm & 5 pm - 11 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 4:30 pm & 5 pm - 11 pm
Friday 12 pm - 4:30 pm & 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday 5 pm - 11 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Tower 42?

Nearby attractions include Dutch Church, London (2 min walk), St Ethelburga's Bishopsgate, London (3 min walk), All Hallows-on-the-Wall, London (3 min walk), Bishopsgate, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Tower 42 by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tower 42:

Bus

Wormwood Street • Lines: 133, 26, 388, 8, N133, N242, N26, N551, N8 (3 min walk)
Threadneedle Street • Lines: 388, 8, N242 (3 min walk)

Metro

Liverpool Street • Lines: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (5 min walk)
Moorgate • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (8 min walk)

Train

Bank (8 min walk)
London Fenchurch Street (10 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (8 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (14 min walk)

Ferry

London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (15 min walk)
Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (15 min walk)