Lloyd's, London

Name: Lloyd's
Address: London, Greater London Ec3m 7ha 1 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7327 1000

#387 among attractions in London

Skyscraper, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. The building is a leading example of radical Bowellism architecture in which the services for the building, such as ducts and elevators, are located on the exterior to maximise space in the interior. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1986 (39 years ago)Architectural style: High-tech architectureFloors: 14Coordinates: 51°30'46"N, 0°4'56"W

Address

London, Greater London Ec3m 7ha 1 Lime StreetCity of London (Lime Street)London EC3M 7HA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7327 1000

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Day trips

Lloyd's – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Monument, Leadenhall Market, 30 St Mary Axe, Baltic Exchange.

~1260 ftSW
311-step, Great Fire of London memorial
The Monument, London
7 min walk • The Monument stands as a timeless emblem of resilience in the heart of London, England. This historical landmark, which towers at 62 meters, was built between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London and to celebrate the rebuilding of the city.
~340 ftW
Shopping centre in a historical space
Leadenhall Market, London
2 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...
~800 ftNE
Soaring tower nicknamed the Gherkin
30 St Mary Axe, London
4 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...
~890 ftNE
Shopping, Market
Baltic Exchange, London
5 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...
~540 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Peter upon Cornhill, London
3 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.
~980 ftN
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
Tower 42, London
5 min walk • 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.
~1050 ftNE
Square
Mitre Square, London
6 min walk • Mitre Square is a small square in the City of London. It measures about 77 feet by 80 feet and is connected via three passages with Mitre Street to the south west, to Creechurch Place to the north west and, via St James's Passage, to Duke's Place to the north east.
~1260 ftNW
Church
Dutch Church, London
7 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.
~930 ftSE
Church
St Olave Hart Street, London
5 min walk • St Olave's Church, Hart Street, is a Church of England church in the City of London, located on the corner of Hart Street and Seething Lane near Fenchurch Street railway station.
~900 ftW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Edmund, London
5 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.
~1010 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary-at-Hill, London
5 min walk • St Mary-at-Hill is an Anglican parish church in the Ward of Billingsgate, City of London. It is situated on Lovat Lane, a cobbled street off Eastcheap. It was founded in the 12th century as "St. Mary de Hull" or "St. Mary de la Hulle". It was severely damaged in the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lloyd's open?

Lloyd's is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Lloyd's?

Nearby attractions include Leadenhall Market, London (2 min walk), 122 Leadenhall Street, London (2 min walk), Leadenhall Street, London (2 min walk), St Andrew Undershaft, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Lloyd's by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lloyd's:

Bus

Fenchurch Street • Lines: 133, 26, 388, 8, N11, N133, N242, N26, N8 (4 min walk)
Threadneedle Street • Lines: 388, 8, N242 (4 min walk)

Metro

Monument • Lines: Circle, District (6 min walk)
Aldgate • Lines: Circle, Metropolitan (8 min walk)

Train

London Fenchurch Street (6 min walk)
Bank (8 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (7 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (10 min walk)

Ferry

Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (11 min walk)
London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (11 min walk)