Created with new joiners to the Culture Mile footprint in mind, explore this unique and hyperlocal area of the City of London and hear more about your new work surroundings.
📍 Come and be led through streets once trodden by Romans, Saxons, Normans, Tudors and Stuarts, by William Shakespeare and Samuel Pepys, and home to many incredible historic and modern buildings. Hear stories about key locations throughout the Culture Mile including Guildhall, Smithfield, the oldest surviving Parish church in London, the Barbican, and along with green and vibrant peaceful spaces.
🙌 Join official City of London Guide Jackie Jemal as she takes you on a fascinating and informative journey across the Culture Mile, charting the area’s progress from its Roman origins, its survival of plague, fire and bombing to become the cultural and financial powerhouse it is today.
🤝 The walking tour will end at The Globe Pub, where you will be welcomed for a drink and to meet other new joiners to the Culture Mile area.
o Meeting point: Guildhall Yard (Gresham Street entrance), London EC2V 5AE
o End point: The Globe Pub, 83 Moorgate, EC2M 6SA (next to Moorgate station)
o Duration: 2 hours (90 minute walking tour followed by networking drinks in The Globe Pub)
o The route includes a couple of steps, which may entail rerouting as required.
o Please note, a photographer may be present to capture images for our marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be in any of the photos, just let the photographer or a member of the team know.