The City Hall
It may look like a pile of CDs tilted at a precarious angle so it's about to fall over, but this attractive Norman Foster building near Tower Bridge is the hub of the Greater London Authority. City Hall is where the mayor's team works on the implementation of policies devised by the Greater London Authority... so that's self-promotion, self-congratulation and a bit of congestion charging. Some parts are accessible to the public Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm and on occasional weekends. It's worth going along to have a look at the regular exhibitions, usually themed on a London-related topic. London's Living Room on the top floor which can be hired (or lent to charities) is particularly impressive with stunning views over Tower Bridge, just a stone's throw away.
The Mayor's and London Assembly's new offices on the banks of the River Thames. There will be public access to 'London's Living Room' for exhibitions and functions, offering spectacular views across London, large open spaces on the lower floors offering a cafeteria and display space and the opportunity to watch the London Assembly work through the building's glass cladding. The landscaped piazza at the base of the building offers superb views across the Thames.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Opening Times:
Members of the public may visit parts of City Hall
Mon to Thu 8.30am-6pm
Fri 8.30am-5.30pm
On London Open House weekend in Sep
Travel:
Underground Stations
London Bridge Tube (7 minutes)
Borough Tube (16 minutes)
Railway Stations
London Bridge Railway Station (7 minutes)
Elephant & Castle Railway Station (27 minutes)
Car Parks
Q-Park Butlers Wharf (5 minutes)
Snowsfields NCP (10 minutes)
Address:
The Queen's Walk
London
SE1 2AA