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Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's Cathedral, the garden is a peaceful and tranquil refuge in the midst of Londons bustling financial district. More than that though, the park contains hundreds of tributes to people who have made the ultimate sacrifice losing their lives to save others. The brainchild of painter and philanthropist G F Watts, the park's centrepiece is a sheltered wall, embossed with hand-lettered Royal Doulton tiles, each one commemorating amazing acts of bravery. Time taken reading each plaque (many of which have stunning Art Nouveau borders), following each tragic yet inspiring tale, is time well spent. Pop in for some quiet contemplation after visiting St Paul's or any of the City's other attractions. Incidentally, the park's unique name stems from the regular stream of postmen who used to visit the green space while on breaks from the General Post Office that bordered the south side of the garden.
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £88 41% off
24 Ludgate Hill, EC4M | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
This neat and simple hotel gets all the basics right. The prices are sensible, the rooms are simply and attractively decorated, there's a decent little bistro, ... More
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10 Godliman Street, EC4V | 7 minutes from Postman's Park
Perfectly located in the heart of London's financial district, yet moments away from the delights of the West End, the Grange St Paul's mixes contemporary style ... More
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7-9 Copthall Avenue, EC2R | 8 minutes from Postman's Park
In the heart of the financial district and close to the Bank of England, the newly opened Apex London Wall Hotel, is within walking distance of ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 13 minutes from Postman's Park
A busy park in Islington beside the Three Corners Centre youth centre and Adventure Playground, the 2.02 acre Spa Fields include a children's playground, tarmac ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Holborn, Holborn, London WC2A | 15 minutes from Postman's Park
The largest public square in London, Lincoln's Inn Fields has a rich and varied history. In 1683 it was the site of the public beheading of ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
120 Fenchurch Street, EC3M | 16 minutes from Postman's Park
Owned by Italy's largest insurance firm, Generali, and designed by Eric Parry Architects, Fen Court is a fifteen story state-of-the-art office block which houses ... More
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London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 10 minutes from Postman's Park
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ... More
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 10 minutes from Postman's Park
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ... More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 25th and 27th to 29th May 2019 - Various Times
Postman's Park, Silk Street, EC2Y | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
Ceramics and paintings by the friends and potters from North London....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 16th May to 26th August 2019
Postman's Park, Silk Street, EC2Y | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
A major centre-wide exhibition presented in a festival style at the Barbican Centre, AI: More than Human delves into our relationship with artificial intelligence, exploring how ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Sunday 26th May 2019 - 7.30pm
Postman's Park, 1 Milton Street, Barbican, EC2Y | 7 minutes from Postman's Park
Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor joins forces with Doric String Quartet and double bassist Laurene Durantel to perform Janacek's String Quartet No 1 'Kreutzer Sonata', Chopin's Piano Concerto ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
In the two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and the Pit - you can enjoy everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance ... More
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London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Postman's Park
Experience the real flavour of London life from the prehistoric to present day when you visit the Museum of London, a modern ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 3 minutes from Postman's Park
St Bartholomew the Great is a historic church founded in 1123 and the oldest parish church in the City of London. Features include the pre-Reformation octagonal ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and design. ... More
London > Shopping > Markets
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 4 minutes from Postman's Park
For tenants of Smithfield Market getting up in the dark is the nothing out of the ordinary; with the market opening at 4am these hard ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
91 Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
Its location opposite Smithfield Market is a very appropriate spot for the Farm Collective to set up shop. Working with select farmers and small producers, this outlet ... More
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Postman's Park
Restaurateurs Ben and Hugo Warner (the boys who first came to our attention with Benugo) are the duo behind the London Wall Bar & Kitchen, the ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
90 Bartholomew Close, EC1A | 2 minutes from Postman's Park
A stone's throw from St Bart's Hospital, tucked behind Smithfield Market, LINO is a bar and ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
57 West Smithfield, City, London EC1A | 2 minutes from Postman's Park
If Jamie Oliver thinks that turkey twizzlers and chips are the most unhealthy food in Britain, then he obviously hasn't been to this extraordinary Michelin-starred restaurant ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 11 minutes from Postman's Park
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ... More
London > Education > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 11 minutes from Postman's Park
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 11 minutes from Postman's Park
This gorgeous 18th century Grade I listed Hawksmoor church is one of a number of London churches which has, in recent years, been converted into a ... More
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | Same location as Postman's Park
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Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 10 minutes from Postman's Park
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 3 minutes from Postman's Park
One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in history, ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
This renovated traditional pub in the heart of Clerkenwell has been serving the traders of nearby Smithfields Market for years. Under the Malmaison umbrella - the ... More
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2 - 3 Creed Lane, City, London EC4V | 6 minutes from Postman's Park
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50-52 Long Acre Lane, EC1A | 3 minutes from Postman's Park
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105 Charterhouse Street, EC1M | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
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87 Bartholomew Close, Barbican, City, London EC1A | 1 minute from Postman's Park
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One London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 2 minutes from Postman's Park
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