Mansion House, London

Name: Mansion House
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7626 2500

#187 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

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. Constructed in the Palladian style between 1739 and 1752, the Mansion House is not only an architectural marvel but also a testament to the city's rich heritage.

The building is primarily used for official functions and is renowned for its opulent interiors, which include the famous Egyptian Hall, used for grand banquets and ceremonies. The stately columns and grandiose steps leading up to the entrance exude an air of authority befitting the Lord Mayor's residence.

Although Mansion House is a working building, it opens its doors to the public on select days. Visitors can explore the sumptuous reception rooms, view an impressive collection of art, and learn about the historical and contemporary role of the Lord Mayor. The guided tours provide insights into the civic duties and the ceremonial pomp associated with the office.

Tourists planning to visit Mansion House should check in advance for tour availability and opening hours, as the building is not open every day. Photography is often permitted inside, but restrictions may apply during certain events or in specific areas of the house.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Palladian architectureCoordinates: 51°30'48"N, 0°5'22"W

Address

City of London (Walbrook)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7626 2500

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Day trips

Mansion House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Peter upon Cornhill, London Troops War Memorial, St Mary-le-Bow, London Mithraeum.

~1090 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Peter upon Cornhill, London
6 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.
~310 ftE
Memorial
London Troops War Memorial, London
2 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.
~970 ftW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary-le-Bow, London
5 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.
~390 ftSW
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
London Mithraeum, London
2 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.
~950 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Michael Paternoster Royal, London
5 min walk • St Michael Paternoster Royal is a church in the City of London. The original building, which was first recorded in the 13th century, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The church was rebuilt under the aegis of Sir Christopher Wren. However St Michael's was severely damaged during the London Blitz in the Second World War.
~1200 ftNE
Church
Dutch Church, London
6 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.
~600 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary Abchurch, London
3 min walk • St Mary Abchurch is a Church of England church off Cannon Street in the City of London. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is first mentioned in 1198–1199.
~610 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
St Margaret Lothbury, London
3 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.
~1030 ftNW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Lawrence Jewry, London
5 min walk • St Lawrence Jewry next Guildhall is a Church of England guild church in the City of London on Gresham Street, next to Guildhall. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, and rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren. It is the official church of the Lord Mayor of London.
~760 ftE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Edmund, London
4 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.
~240 ftSW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Stephen Walbrook, London
2 min walk • St Stephen Walbrook is a church in the City of London, part of the Church of England's Diocese of London. The present domed building was erected to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren following the destruction of its medieval predecessor in the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mansion House?

Nearby attractions include St Stephen Walbrook, London (2 min walk), London Troops War Memorial, London (2 min walk), Statue of James Henry Greathead, London (2 min walk), St Mary Woolnoth, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Mansion House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mansion House:

Train

Bank (1 min walk)
London Cannon Street (5 min walk)

Metro

Bank • Lines: Central, Northern, Waterloo & City (1 min walk)
Cannon Street • Lines: Circle, District (4 min walk)

Bus

Poultry / Bank Station • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (2 min walk)
Bank Station / Queen Victoria Street • Lines: 26, N26 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (3 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (18 min walk)

Ferry

Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (12 min walk)
London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (13 min walk)