The City or 'Square Mile' is the very heart of London's thriving business district, the largest financial district in Europe. Parts of The City are among the oldest, dating back to Roman times. This part of town stretches out to the east and includes the new financial hub in the Docklands area, with Canary Wharf being the largest complex there. The City has its own governance and boundaries making it the only completely autonomous local authority in London. City slickers and those working for the big banks have the luxury of flying into City airport which convenient drops them almost to their desk - it also offers the most spectacular entrance to the country as you fly in over the water.
Brockwell Lido
Lido Park Gardens, Brockwell Park, Dulwich Road, SE24 0PA
Open daily May to September
Opening on Monday 4th May for the 2009 swim season, Brockwell Lido returns for another... More
Royal parks, historic houses and the city's waterways create beautiful backdrops for some of the best festivals in London. And summer is the time to make the most of London's... More
Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppetry Festival
St Paul's Church Garden, WC2E 9ED
10th May 2009
He may be nearing his 350th birthday but Mr Punch is showing... More
Story of London Festival
Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN
1st June - 30th June 2009
This major festival organised by the mayor's office takes us on a tour... More
London Bridge Festival
Various Venues in London Bridge Area, SE1 9SP
10th July - 25th July 2009
Billing itself as "Like Edinburgh Fringe but in the middle of... More
Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre.
Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms ... More
St Magnus' was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1671-76, and boasts a steeple dating from 1705. Henry Yevele, Richard II's master mason, is buried ... More
With 2009 marking the 500th anniversary of King Henry VIII's coronation there are a series of major exhibitions taking place across London this year. In ...More
Belgium's finest export, the first Godiva was opened in Brussels approximately 75 years ago by master chocolatier Joseph Draps and named after the legendary Lady ... More
Salmon, snappers, sardines, scallops and sea trout jostle for space on an open-fronted stall, while a traditional cash machine chimes in the background, at this ... More
Taking inspiration from Japanese ramman-noodle bars, Wagamama is the ultimate in high-quality, fast food. Huge bowls of steaming, soupy noodles, chicken dumplings with a chilli-soy ... More
1950s style sausage and mash café-come-restaurant.
If you know what you want from a meal and what you want is good old, British sausages and mash ... More
A relatively new player in the health and fitness market, the Exchanges offer well equipped gyms, as well as classes, beauty therapy and swimming. New ...More
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The City or 'Square Mile' is the very heart of London's thriving business district, the largest financial district in Europe. Parts of The City are among the oldest, dating back to Roman times. This part of town stretches out to the east and includes the new financial hub in the Docklands area, with Canary Wharf being the largest complex there. The City has its own governance and boundaries making it the only completely autonomous local authority in London. City slickers and those working for the big banks have the luxury of flying into City airport which convenient drops them almost to their desk - it also offers the most spectacular entrance to the country as you fly in over the water.
