Timeline
15:20
Grab a snack and a drink at Leadenhall Market. The cobbled streets and Victorian architecture set a historic mood before you head to the temple. Note that the market closes at 18:00, so arrive early.
15:50
Enter the London Mithraeum through the dedicated entrance on Walbrook. Book your free ticket online in advance. Find a spot near the central altar to wait for the light.
16:20
Stand in the temple as the sun sets toward the SW at 16:20. The low winter sun will shine through the open roof, illuminating the ancient stones and the bull sculpture in a rare moment of alignment.
16:50
Walk to The Ship, a Nicolson's pub just 8 minutes away. Rebuilded after the Great Fire, it is the perfect place to warm up with a drink and reflect on the Roman history you just witnessed.
Local tip
The Mithraeum is free but requires online booking. The sunset alignment is specific to the winter months when the sun sets in the southwest.
Check before you go
- Book your free entry to the London Mithraeum online in advance.
- Leadenhall Market closes at 18:00 on weekdays, so arrive before then.
- The Ship is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Worth knowing
- Leadenhall Market is open at 15:20 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).