London's Splendid Square Mile

Let Cam & Bert, London's friendliest, cheese-loving mice, introduce you to the ancient City of London in London's Splendid Square Mile.

This special square mile, right in the middle of the London we know today, is packed with stories, surprises and delights and you are guaranteed a fantastic day out.

Highlights include the chance to -

-sit in an ejector seat from a jet plane
-try to lift a bar of pure gold,
-visit the amphitheatre where Roman gladiators fought

As with all Step Outside Guides, the route begins and ends at tube stations, and nothing on the day costs a penny!

Step Outside Guides are designed and written to offer cost-free, child-friendly days in London. Each book is packed with clear directions, information and lots more besides to make your day out a real delight.

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Spock's Beard - I Will Go.

Unseen City: Martin Parr - Guildhall Art Gallery

From 4 March, at the Guildhall Art Gallery, the City of London can be viewed through the lens of acclaimed Magnum photographer Martin Parr. Explore the pomp, ceremony and behind-the-scenes activity as in Unseen City Parr brings the City to life, capturing the traditions and people who make up the colourful Square Mile.

Martin Parr has been the City of London's photographer-in-residence since 2013. Over the years, he has documented the life of the City, across three mayoralties. During this time, Parr has been granted unprecedented access to high-profile occasions where guests have included Her Majesty The Queen and dignitaries. The resulting images offer a new perspective on the City of London and create a significant documentary record of its colour and character for years to come.

Through Parr's playful eye for detail and visual dynamism, visitors will gain access to the world of private ceremonies, ancient and modern traditions, processions, banquets, public occasions and informal behind-the-scenes shots. Parr offers a human perspective on ceremony and those moments unseen to the general public, capturing the unguarded moments that would otherwise go unnoticed.

Whether the public are familiar or unfamiliar with the City of London, this exhibition will display the unique character of the traditions, quirks and people who make up the City. This exhibition provides the opportunity to see how the City operates, up close and personal; sparking debate, dispelling myths and sharing surprising insights.

Parr’s work also appears in Strange And Familiar: Britain As Revealed By International Photographers at the Barbican Art Gallery, London EC2, from 16 March, and The Rhubarb Triangle & Other Stories at the Hepworth Wakefield until 12 June.

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Cajun Roosters Trio @ City of London Festival 2015.

City of London in Your Pocket: A Workers Guide to Rest and Play in the Square Mile

Start:Stop at St Stephen Walbrook features in a new workers guide to rest and play in the Square Mile entitled City of London in Your Pocket.

Make the most of the City around you. It’s easy to get from station to office to sandwich bar to office and home again without really getting the most out of what’s around you. From peaceful City gardens to free art galleries, historic pubs to chic cocktail bars, yoga classes to free lectures, discover new, favourite places to eat, shop and relax throughout your working week.

Visit the City Information Centre next to St Paul's Cathedral to pick up a free copy, or download the ‘City of London Guide’ app for Android andiPhone .

Keep your guide handy for inspiration and in its pages, look for special recommendations from project partners.

For bulk orders (subject to availability, postage/delivery to be met by requester) email visit@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

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Saint Etienne - London Belongs To Me.