Bank of England Architecture Walking Tours

Explore 300 years of the Bank of England’s architectural history as part of our free walking tours. We will explore how the Bank of England building changed over the years from its beginning in 1694 to its current building in Threadneedle Street. We will meet outside of the Museum entrance in Bartholomew Lane.

The free tour will take you outside the Bank’s first premises in Mercer’s Hall in Cheapside and Grocer’s Hall in Princes Street. Then marvel at the classical façade of the Bank’s current building which has changed many times over the years.

Hear about the different architects who helped create one of the most iconic buildings in the City of London, including Sir John Soane who designed the curtain wall surrounding the 3.25 acre site today.

Continue the tour inside the Bank of England Museum where you can see the reconstruction of the old Stock Office – a late 1700s banking hall designed by Soane. Learn how the classical style masks the security features which protect the Bank.

After the tour, feel free to wander inside the museum to find out more about the history of the Bank and its work today. Remember to check out our brand new exhibition "Building the Bank: 100 years on" which opens on 16 September.

Tours will consist of 45 minutes of walking around the City of London, and 15 minutes in the Museum. Please ensure you are comfortable on your feet for this timeframe.

Tours are free, but booking is essential.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:

12:30

Thursday 18 September:

12:30

Friday 19 September:

12:30

Location & directions

Batholomew Lane, London, City of London, EC2R 8AH

Directions:

You can find us in the same building as the Bank of England. Our museum entrance is on Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH. If you are facing the Bank of England’s main entrance on Threadneedle Street, we are around the corner on the right. By tube The nearest underground tube stations are: Bank (Central, Northern, and Waterloo & City lines, and Docklands Light Railway (DLR)) Cannon Street (District and Circle lines) Mansion House (District and Circle lines) Monument (District and Circle lines) Moorgate (Northern, and Hammersmith & City lines) By bus Several bus routes run through the city, near the Bank of England Museum. By train Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street and Cannon Street main stations

Contact on day:

Monica A. Walker

Telephone number:

+442034611557

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please, book via our private Eventbrite link below. Booking is essential as there are limited spaces available. If you cannot make it on the day, please, release your ticket so that others may benefit from them.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-heritage-days-bank-of-england-architecture-walking-tours-tickets-1408364769939?aff=oddtdtcreator

Accessibility details

Please note that the walking tour includes uneven surfaces and may not be fully accessible for wheelchair users. Comfortable footwear is recommended. Children are very welcome but must be supervised at all times by their responsible adult. The tour concludes inside the museum, where standard visitor guidelines apply. If you have specific access needs, please contact us in advance so we can assist.

Additional information

As this event takes place outdoors, remember to dress appropriately for the weather. The last stop is inside the museum and to gain access visitors will have to go through airport-style security. There are toilets on site.

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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