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Bombed-out shell of a church, now home to a small garden, in among the office towers.
The church was badly hit in the Blitz; only the outer walls and Christopher Wren’s tower survived. Today climbing plants wind through the Gothic windows, and the floor of the church is covered with lawn, trees and a small fountain. The spot is popular with photographers but is most atmospheric early in the morning or in light rain. Benches invite you to take a short break in the middle of the City.
St Dunstan-in-the-East was a Church of England parish church on St Dunstan's Hill, halfway between London Bridge and the Tower of London in the City of London. The church was largely destroyed in the Second World War and the ruins are now a public garden maintained by the City of London Corporation.
From Wikipedia: “St Dunstan-in-the-East”, licence CC BY-SA 4.0
Three places nearby, in walking order.
Free access Mon–Fri 10 am–6 pm, Sat/Sun 11 am–9 pm
Glass dome with a garden at the top of the ‘Walkie-Talkie’, with views over the Thames, St Paul's and Tower Bridge.
Free time slots are released up to three weeks ahead. Without a ticket only if there is space; on weekdays no entry without a ticket after 5 pm.
Winter (Oct–Mar) Mon–Fri 10 am–6.30 pm, Sat/Sun 10 am–5 pm; summer Mon–Fri until 9 pm
Open-air roof garden on 120 Fenchurch Street, quieter than the Sky Garden, with views of the Tower and the Shard.
Usually no booking needed, security check downstairs. Closed on public holidays; at weekends it shuts as early as 5 pm.
Daily 10 am–6 pm, last entry 5 pm
Second World War cruiser moored in front of Tower Bridge. You can explore it across nine decks.
Adults £26.80 without donation. Cheaper online. In winter it may close at 5 pm. You need good shoes for the steep ladders.
Walkable at any time
The bridge at the city's oldest Thames crossing, today a plain structure of 1973, with the best view of Tower Bridge downstream.
Not to be confused with Tower Bridge. Combines well with Borough Market and Southwark Cathedral right at the south end.
Winter: Tue–Sat from 9 am, Sun/Mon from 10 am, last entry 4.30 pm
Norman fortress on the Thames with the Crown Jewels, the White Tower and the Yeoman Warders.
Adults around £38. Head straight to the Crown Jewels at opening time; long queues form later. Book online.
Mon–Fri 10 am–6 pm, Sat 10 am–5 pm, Sun 10 am–4 pm
Europe's highest free viewpoint, on floor 58 of 22 Bishopsgate, with a 360-degree view over the City.
Book a free timed ticket online and bring the QR code. In winter the sunset falls within opening hours.
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