Cannon Street, London

#1721 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Cannon Street is a road in the City of London, the historic nucleus of London and its modern financial centre. It runs roughly parallel with the River Thames, about 250 metres north of it, in the south of the City. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'43"N, 0°5'31"W

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City of London (Dowgate)London United Kingdom

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Cannon Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: One New Change, Mansion House, London Troops War Memorial, St Mary-le-Bow.

~1090 ftNW
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...
~740 ftNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Mansion House, London
4 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.
~1050 ftNE
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.
~740 ftNW
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.
~1210 ftSW
Bridge
Southwark Bridge, London
6 min walk • Southwark Bridge is an arch bridge in London, for traffic linking the district of Southwark and the City across the River Thames. Besides when others are closed for temporary repairs, it has the least traffic of the Thames bridges in London.
~1160 ftNW
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.
~360 ftNE
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.
~240 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
St Michael Paternoster Royal, London
2 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.
~830 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary Abchurch, London
5 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.
~1280 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Margaret Lothbury, London
7 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.
~1230 ftN
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Lawrence Jewry, London
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cannon Street?

Nearby attractions include St Michael Paternoster Royal, London (2 min walk), London Mithraeum, London (2 min walk), Londinium, London (2 min walk), St Mary Aldermary, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Cannon Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cannon Street:

Bus

Bank Station / Queen Victoria Street • Lines: 26, N26 (2 min walk)
Poultry / Bank Station • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (4 min walk)

Metro

Cannon Street • Lines: Circle, District (3 min walk)
Bank • Lines: Central, Northern, Waterloo & City (3 min walk)

Train

London Cannon Street (3 min walk)
Bank (4 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (5 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (20 min walk)

Ferry

Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (8 min walk)
Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (11 min walk)