City of London
The City after dark
By Andy
3.1 km · 1 hr 40 min · St Paul's (Central) to Aldgate (Circle, Metropolitan) · Last walked 8 Oct 2026
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Paternoster Square
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St Paul's west steps
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Top tips
The cathedral closes at 4.30pm but the steps stay open. Tour groups until about 6pm, then quiet. The floodlights reflect off the steps when they are wet.
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Millennium Bridge, north end
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Top tips
Steps down from the bridge to the river path; the only lift is at the southern end. Busy until 10pm in summer, much quieter in winter.
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Bank junction at night
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Leadenhall Market at night
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Top tips
Empty after 10pm on weekdays and all weekend, once the pub crowds go home. Covered, so the place to wait out heavy rain.
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Lime Street
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Aldgate
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Top tips
Aldgate station is stairs only. Aldgate East, five minutes on, is step-free to the platform. Kebab shops stay open past midnight.