Postman's Park
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King Edward Street, City, London EC4M 7DQ
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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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Club Quarters St Pauls Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
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
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
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
Apex London Wall Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
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 > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
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
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
49-50 St John's Square, EC1V | 8 minutes from Postman's Park
Located nearby to trendy neighbourbood Farringdon, The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell has been affectionately named the Great Aunt of the original Zetter Hotel. Within the Georgian townhouse, ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
49-50 St John's Square, EC1V | 8 minutes from Postman's Park
Located nearby to trendy neighbourbood Farringdon, The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell has been affectionately named the Great Aunt of the original Zetter Hotel. Within the Georgian townhouse, ... More
Spa Fields Park
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
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
Lincoln's Inn Fields
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
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
The Garden at 120
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
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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Ned's Club Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
The Ned London, 27 Poultry, EC2R | 8 minutes from Postman's Park
Centred around a 20-metre marble-lined swimming pool, Ned's Club Spa is a lavish subterranean space that invites both The Ned hotel guests and outside visitors ... More
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The Ned London, 27 Poultry, EC2R | 8 minutes from Postman's Park
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Puttshack Bank
London > Leisure > Golf
1 Poultry, Bank, EC2R | 8 minutes from Postman's Park
Putting a swing into your social life, Puttshack brings crazy golf into the 21st century with high tech equipment, blinging ... More
London > Leisure > Golf
1 Poultry, Bank, EC2R | 8 minutes from Postman's Park
Putting a swing into your social life, Puttshack brings crazy golf into the 21st century with high tech equipment, blinging ... More
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Ling Tan: Playing DemocracyLondon > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 1st October 2020 to 4th April 2021 - Various Times
Postman's Park, Silk Street, EC2Y | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
Artist Ling Tan explores social structures and collective responsibility in a multimedia installation comprising a giant two-player game of Pong....More
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Nye Thompson; Insulae: Of The IslandLondon > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 16th October 2020 to 4th April 2021 - Various Times
Postman's Park, Silk Street, EC2Y | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
A video installation of British coastal waters captured by drone, contemplating the impact of island geography on national identity in the age of Brexit....More
Anything Goes
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th May to 22nd August 2021 - Various Times
Postman's Park, Silk Street, EC2Y | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
Kathleen Marshall directs Emmy Award winner Megan Mullally and Olivier Award winner Robert Lindsay in a seaworthy romantic musical with a book by Guy Bolton and ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th May to 22nd August 2021 - Various Times
Postman's Park, Silk Street, EC2Y | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
Kathleen Marshall directs Emmy Award winner Megan Mullally and Olivier Award winner Robert Lindsay in a seaworthy romantic musical with a book by Guy Bolton and ...More
Barbican Theatre
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 > 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
Barbican Centre
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 > 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
Barbican The Pit
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
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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Museum of London
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 > 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
St Bartholomew the Great
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 > 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
Barbican - Curve Gallery
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 > 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
Smithfield Market
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 > 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
Farm Collective
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
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 Wall Bar & Kitchen
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
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
LINO
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 > 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
Club Gascon
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 > 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
City Journalism
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 > 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
Career Energy
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 > 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
LSO St Luke's
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
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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Postman's Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | Same location as Postman's Park
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 ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | Same location as Postman's Park
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 ... More
Ned's Club Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
The Ned London, 27 Poultry, EC2R | 8 minutes from Postman's Park
Centred around a 20-metre marble-lined swimming pool, Ned's Club Spa is a lavish subterranean space that invites both The Ned hotel guests and outside visitors ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
The Ned London, 27 Poultry, EC2R | 8 minutes from Postman's Park
Centred around a 20-metre marble-lined swimming pool, Ned's Club Spa is a lavish subterranean space that invites both The Ned hotel guests and outside visitors ... More
The Old Red Cow
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
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
Fox & Anchor
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
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
The Conductor
London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Fleet Place, Farringdon, EC4M | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
The Conductor is a Fullers pub and restaurant on Fleet Place in Farringdon serving indulgent craft beer, cocktails, mocktails and premium non-alcoholic tipples. Food options ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Fleet Place, Farringdon, EC4M | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
The Conductor is a Fullers pub and restaurant on Fleet Place in Farringdon serving indulgent craft beer, cocktails, mocktails and premium non-alcoholic tipples. Food options ... More
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Cocktail Trading Company Smithfield
London > Nightlife > Bars
50-52 Long Acre Lane, EC1A | 3 minutes from Postman's Park
Following the huge success of the Cocktail Trading Company in Oxford Circus, launched in January 2015, the award winning team ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
50-52 Long Acre Lane, EC1A | 3 minutes from Postman's Park
Following the huge success of the Cocktail Trading Company in Oxford Circus, launched in January 2015, the award winning team ... More
Simmons Farringdon
London > Nightlife > Bars
105 Charterhouse Street, EC1M | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
The rapidly expanding Simmons Group has cracked the code when it comes to running a successful drinking spot with its bars (13 and counting) opening up ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
105 Charterhouse Street, EC1M | 5 minutes from Postman's Park
The rapidly expanding Simmons Group has cracked the code when it comes to running a successful drinking spot with its bars (13 and counting) opening up ... More
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Butchers' Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
87 Bartholomew Close, Barbican, City, London EC1A | 1 minute from Postman's Park
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London > Business > Venue Hire
87 Bartholomew Close, Barbican, City, London EC1A | 1 minute from Postman's Park
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Plaisterers' Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
One London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 2 minutes from Postman's Park
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London > Business > Venue Hire
One London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 2 minutes from Postman's Park
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Haberdashers' Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
18 West Smithfield, City, London EC1A | 3 minutes from Postman's Park
Opened by the Queen in 2002 and designed by Sir Michael Hopkins and Partners Haberdashers' Hall was the first new livery hall in the Square Mile ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
18 West Smithfield, City, London EC1A | 3 minutes from Postman's Park
Opened by the Queen in 2002 and designed by Sir Michael Hopkins and Partners Haberdashers' Hall was the first new livery hall in the Square Mile ... More
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