Timeline
11:20
Head to the Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street. It opens at 10AM on weekdays, so you can go straight in. The free admission gets you a magnificent 360-degree view over the City from the 58th floor.
12:20
Walk 3 minutes to Leadenhall Market. The cobbled streets and Victorian architecture make for a pleasant stroll. It is open until 6PM, so you have plenty of time to browse the shops or grab a quick coffee.
15:20
End up at The Ship, a Nicolson's pub just a 1-minute walk from the market. It is open from noon until 10PM. Order a drink here to enjoy the history of a building rebuilt after the Great Fire of London.
Local tip
The Sky Garden is free but can get busy. Arriving at opening time (10AM) ensures a quieter experience. The Ship is closed on weekends, so plan this route for Monday to Friday.
Check before you go
- Sky Garden: Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat Sun 11AM-9PM
- Leadenhall Market: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00
- The Ship: noon-10PM (closed Sat Sun)
Worth knowing
- Leadenhall Market is open at 12:20 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to London (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).