Sights and Attractions near The Monument
ADDRESS
The Monument, Fish Street Hill, City, London EC3R 8AH
OPENING TIMES
Summer: Apr to Sep 9.30am-6pm daily (last adm 5.30pm) | Winter: Oct to Mar 9.30am-5.30pm daily (last adm 5pm)
PRICES
£4 (Adults), £2.70 (Concessions), £2 (Children under 16) | Combined with Tower Bridge Exhibition £10.50 (Adults), £7.20 (Concessions), £4.70 (Children)


St Magnus the Martyr
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Lower Thames Street, City, London EC3R | 1 minute from The Monument
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
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Lower Thames Street, City, London EC3R | 1 minute from The Monument
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

Walkie Talkie / 20 Fenchurch Street
London > Attractions > Sights
20 Fenchurch Street, City, London EC3M | 2 minutes walk from The Monument
Designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Vinoly, 20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the 'Walkie Talkie' made headlines before it even opened when it 'melted' cars... More
London > Attractions > Sights
20 Fenchurch Street, City, London EC3M | 2 minutes walk from The Monument
Designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Vinoly, 20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the 'Walkie Talkie' made headlines before it even opened when it 'melted' cars... More

The London Underwriting Centre
London > Attractions > Sights
3 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, City, London EC3R | 4 minutes walk from The Monument
Opened in October 1993, The London Underwriting Centre (LUC) at 3 Minster Court is a purpose-built building where the world's leading insurance and reinsurance companies... More
London > Attractions > Sights
3 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, City, London EC3R | 4 minutes walk from The Monument
Opened in October 1993, The London Underwriting Centre (LUC) at 3 Minster Court is a purpose-built building where the world's leading insurance and reinsurance companies... More

St Stephen Walbrook
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
39 Walbrook, City, London EC4N | 5 minutes walk from The Monument
One of Sir Christopher Wren's smaller masterpieces, this church has been immaculately restored. The central altar is by Henry Moore, and there is a magnificent... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
39 Walbrook, City, London EC4N | 5 minutes walk from The Monument
One of Sir Christopher Wren's smaller masterpieces, this church has been immaculately restored. The central altar is by Henry Moore, and there is a magnificent... More

Lloyd's of London
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
12 Leadenhall Street, City, London EC3V | 5 minutes walk from The Monument
The landmark Lloyd's building, at 1 Lime Street, is arguably one of the most iconic buildings in The City. Designed by architect Richard Rogers, it... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
12 Leadenhall Street, City, London EC3V | 5 minutes walk from The Monument
The landmark Lloyd's building, at 1 Lime Street, is arguably one of the most iconic buildings in The City. Designed by architect Richard Rogers, it... More

Mansion House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
City of London, City, London EC4N | 5 minutes walk from The Monument
Mansion House, the Palace of the London Mayor, was originally for the Lord Mayor to represent the City in appropriate style, Sir Crispin Gascoigne was... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
City of London, City, London EC4N | 5 minutes walk from The Monument
Mansion House, the Palace of the London Mayor, was originally for the Lord Mayor to represent the City in appropriate style, Sir Crispin Gascoigne was... More

All Hallows by the Tower
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Byward Street, City, London EC3R | 5 minutes walk from The Monument
All Hallows, the oldest church in the City of London, is 1300 years old with a crypt museum, Roman pavement and Saxon and Roman artefacts.... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Byward Street, City, London EC3R | 5 minutes walk from The Monument
All Hallows, the oldest church in the City of London, is 1300 years old with a crypt museum, Roman pavement and Saxon and Roman artefacts.... More

Leadenhall Building or The Cheesegrater
London > Attractions > Sights
122 Leadenhall Street, EC3V | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Comprising 224 metres of gleaming glass and steel, The Leadenhall Building , affectionately known as 'The Cheesegrater' due to... More
London > Attractions > Sights
122 Leadenhall Street, EC3V | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Comprising 224 metres of gleaming glass and steel, The Leadenhall Building , affectionately known as 'The Cheesegrater' due to... More

Bloomberg Arcade
London > Attractions
3 Queen Victoria Street, EC2R | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Running through the site of Bloomberg's new European headquarters, the covered pedestrian Bloomberg Arcade is home to... More
London > Attractions
3 Queen Victoria Street, EC2R | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Running through the site of Bloomberg's new European headquarters, the covered pedestrian Bloomberg Arcade is home to... More

Southwark Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Dating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Dating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials... More

The Clink Prison Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
1 Clink Street, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Located on what was once the London estate of the Bishops of Winchester (known as the 'Liberty of the Clink'), the Clink Prison Museum unlocks... More
London > Attractions > Museums
1 Clink Street, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Located on what was once the London estate of the Bishops of Winchester (known as the 'Liberty of the Clink'), the Clink Prison Museum unlocks... More

Bank of England Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Bartholomew Lane, City, London EC2R | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Sorry, no free samples here but you can get your hands on a real gold bar. Housed within the Bank of England, the Bank of... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Bartholomew Lane, City, London EC2R | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Sorry, no free samples here but you can get your hands on a real gold bar. Housed within the Bank of England, the Bank of... More

The Golden Hinde
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Sir Francis Drake completed the second-ever circumnavigation of the world between 1577-80 in a galleon ship called The Golden Hinde. The ship has been re-created... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes walk from The Monument
Sir Francis Drake completed the second-ever circumnavigation of the world between 1577-80 in a galleon ship called The Golden Hinde. The ship has been re-created... More

HMS Belfast
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Morgan's Lane, Tooley Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 7 minutes walk from The Monument
HMS Belfast, moored at Morgan's Lane off Tooley Street, is a World War Two cruiser with nine decks. As you explore this floating museum, pop... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Morgan's Lane, Tooley Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 7 minutes walk from The Monument
HMS Belfast, moored at Morgan's Lane off Tooley Street, is a World War Two cruiser with nine decks. As you explore this floating museum, pop... More

Church of St Mary Aldermary
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Watling Street, City, London EC4M | 7 minutes walk from The Monument
A church rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren, approximately 1680, in the Gothic style after it was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. It is,... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Watling Street, City, London EC4M | 7 minutes walk from The Monument
A church rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren, approximately 1680, in the Gothic style after it was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. It is,... More

Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
London > Attractions > Museums
9a St Thomas Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 7 minutes walk from The Monument
Hidden away in the roof space of the old St Thomas Baroque church, this restored 1821 women's operating theatre is the oldest operating theatre in... More
London > Attractions > Museums
9a St Thomas Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 7 minutes walk from The Monument
Hidden away in the roof space of the old St Thomas Baroque church, this restored 1821 women's operating theatre is the oldest operating theatre in... More

The Gherkin or 30 St Mary Axe
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
30 St Mary Axe, City, London EC3V | 7 minutes walk from The Monument
Designed by Norman Foster and affectionately, and understandably, dubbed "The Gherkin" thanks to its unique bullet-shape tower, 30 St Mary Axe stands out as one... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
30 St Mary Axe, City, London EC3V | 7 minutes walk from The Monument
Designed by Norman Foster and affectionately, and understandably, dubbed "The Gherkin" thanks to its unique bullet-shape tower, 30 St Mary Axe stands out as one... More

Tower 42 - formerly NatWest Tower
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, City, London EC2N | 8 minutes walk from The Monument
At 601 feet, Tower 42 was the first skyscraper in the City of London when it was officially opened in June 1981 by Her... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, City, London EC2N | 8 minutes walk from The Monument
At 601 feet, Tower 42 was the first skyscraper in the City of London when it was officially opened in June 1981 by Her... More

Heron Tower
London > Attractions > Sights
110 Bishopsgate, City, London EC2N | 8 minutes walk from The Monument
When it was completed in March 2011 Heron Tower was the tallest building in the City of London, a title soon snatched from it by... More
London > Attractions > Sights
110 Bishopsgate, City, London EC2N | 8 minutes walk from The Monument
When it was completed in March 2011 Heron Tower was the tallest building in the City of London, a title soon snatched from it by... More

The City Centre
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
80 Basinghall Street, EC2V | 8 minutes walk from The Monument
Learn about the square mile, the area's 800 year history, its people and its architecture, at The City Centre, where exhibitions, public... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
80 Basinghall Street, EC2V | 8 minutes walk from The Monument
Learn about the square mile, the area's 800 year history, its people and its architecture, at The City Centre, where exhibitions, public... More

Tower Of London
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower Hill, City, London EC3N | 8 minutes walk from The Monument
With close to 1,000 years of royal history lurking within its highly fortified walls, a trip to the Tower of London is like traveling back... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower Hill, City, London EC3N | 8 minutes walk from The Monument
With close to 1,000 years of royal history lurking within its highly fortified walls, a trip to the Tower of London is like traveling back... More


Hunter Penrose
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
32 Southwark Street, SE1 | 9 minutes walk from The Monument
A beautiful old brick factory next to a blue railway bridge just off Southwark Street, this was once the... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
32 Southwark Street, SE1 | 9 minutes walk from The Monument
A beautiful old brick factory next to a blue railway bridge just off Southwark Street, this was once the... More


One Tower Bridge
London > Attractions > Sights
Tower Bridge, Bankside, London SE1 | 9 minutes walk from The Monument
Located at the foot of one of London's most famous landmarks, One Tower Bridge is home to a boutique hotel and Nicholas Hytner's London Theatre... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Tower Bridge, Bankside, London SE1 | 9 minutes walk from The Monument
Located at the foot of one of London's most famous landmarks, One Tower Bridge is home to a boutique hotel and Nicholas Hytner's London Theatre... More

London Riviera
London > Attractions
More London Place, Bankside, London SE1 | 9 minutes walk from The Monument
Every summer the London Riviera pops up in the shadow of City Hall adding a colourful food market and free... More
London > Attractions
More London Place, Bankside, London SE1 | 9 minutes walk from The Monument
Every summer the London Riviera pops up in the shadow of City Hall adding a colourful food market and free... More

Guildhall Yard
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Gresham Street, City, London EC2P | 10 minutes walk from The Monument
The courtyard between the Guildhall Art Gallery and the church of St Lawrence Jewry, Guildhall Yard ... More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Gresham Street, City, London EC2P | 10 minutes walk from The Monument
The courtyard between the Guildhall Art Gallery and the church of St Lawrence Jewry, Guildhall Yard ... More

Millennium Bridge
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
River Thames, City, London SE1 | 10 minutes walk from The Monument
This sleek, £18.2million 325m steel footbridge designed by Sir Norman Foster spans the River Thames between St Paul's Cathedral in the City and the Tate... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
River Thames, City, London SE1 | 10 minutes walk from The Monument
This sleek, £18.2million 325m steel footbridge designed by Sir Norman Foster spans the River Thames between St Paul's Cathedral in the City and the Tate... More

Flat Iron Square
London > Attractions
68 Union Street, SE1 | 11 minutes walk from The Monument
The Flat Iron Square project is an exciting piece of town planning and urban renewal. This Bankside development... More
London > Attractions
68 Union Street, SE1 | 11 minutes walk from The Monument
The Flat Iron Square project is an exciting piece of town planning and urban renewal. This Bankside development... More

St Paul's Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St Paul's Churchyard, City, London EC4M | 12 minutes walk from The Monument
Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St Paul's Churchyard, City, London EC4M | 12 minutes walk from The Monument
Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of... More
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