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The City of London is a walkable, family-friendly neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. You can experience some local theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the riverfront. Book your hotel or holiday apartment now and use The City of London as your home base for exploring the sights in and around London.

Sightseeing around The City of London

The area's storied past is told through the monuments and historic sites, while local museums and theaters add a sense of refinement. You can attend a show at Barbican Arts Centre, Globe Theatre, and Sadler's Wells Theatre. For cultural attractions, head to Bank of England Museum, Tower of London, and Tower Hill Pageant. Monuments like The Gherkin, The Monument, and St. Stephen Walbrook are well regarded. Some landmarks that can't be missed include St. Giles Cripplegate, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. London Dungeon, London Aquarium, and The Castle Climbing Centre are family favorites.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. Local parks like Hoxton Square, London Fields, and Victoria Park are peaceful spots. Explore nature at Highbury Fields and Clissold Park. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Old Spitalfields Market, Leadenhall Market, and Royal Exchange. If you have some more time, pay a visit to St Katherine's Dock, London Bridge City Pier, or Smithfield Market.

A few of the most popular sights in the area include St. Paul's Cathedral, King's College London, and London Eye. You can also visit Museum of London, Geffrye Museum, and HMS Belfast.

Getting around The City of London

If you want to get around the city, Liverpool Street Underground Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Aldgate East Underground Station and Aldgate Underground Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. London Liverpool Street Station is the closet train station, but London Shoreditch High Street Station and London Fenchurch Street Station are also nearby.

The London (LCY-London City) airport is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) from The City of London. London (LHR-Heathrow) is the next closest airport, 16.4 miles (26.3 km) away.