Amphitheater, London

Name: Amphitheater
Address: Guildhall Yard, London, EC2V 5AE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7332 3700

#1461 among attractions in London

Museum, Archaeological museum, Historical place, Ruins

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Facts and practical information

The visible remains of an amphitheatre constructed during Roman London lie beneath the Guildhall Art Gallery complex in the City of London. Some of these remains are displayed in situ in a room in the basement of the art gallery. Discovered in 1988, the site is now a scheduled monument. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'56"N, 0°5'30"W

Address

Guildhall YardCity of London (Bassishaw)London EC2V 5AE United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7332 3700

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: One New Change, Museum of London, Mansion House, London Troops War Memorial.

~1250 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
7 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...
~1350 ftNW
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
7 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...
~1020 ftSE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Mansion House, London
5 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.
~1130 ftSE
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.
~810 ftSW
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.
~830 ftNW
City wall, Postmodern architecture
125 London Wall, London
5 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.
~1350 ftSW
Church
Paul's walk, London
7 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.
~1160 ftS
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
London Mithraeum, London
6 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.
~1270 ftNE
Park
Finsbury Circus, London
7 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.
~320 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture, City hall
Guildhall, London
2 min walk • 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.
~420 ftN
Museum
Chartered Insurance Institute, London
3 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 Amphitheater open?

Amphitheater 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 Amphitheater?

Nearby attractions include Guildhall Art Gallery, London (1 min walk), London/City of London, London (1 min walk), St Lawrence Jewry, London (1 min walk), Guildhall, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Amphitheater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Amphitheater:

Bus

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

Train

Bank (6 min walk)
London Cannon Street (9 min walk)

Metro

Bank • Lines: Central, Northern, Waterloo & City (6 min walk)
Moorgate • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (6 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (8 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (22 min walk)

Ferry

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