Mansion House

★ 4.6 (171)$ · Budget-friendly

Completed in 1752, Mansion House has been the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London for every holder of the office since, functioning as both a home and a venue for state banquets and civic events in its grand Egyptian Hall. Reviewers with a 4.6 rating who've attended events there describe an unusually personal, tradition-rich atmosphere, with one noting the building's connection to the 697th Lord Mayor as a marker of just how long this institution has run. Access is largely by event or scheduled tour rather than casual walk-in, fitting its recommended booking status, and it appeals most to those interested in the City of London's civic traditions rather than typical sightseers.

✨ Reasons to go

1Completed in 1752, it has served as the official residence of every Lord Mayor of London since.
2The current holder is the 697th person to hold the office, and the first to adopt the title 'Lady Mayor'.
3Its grand Egyptian Hall is still used for state banquets and civic events today.

💡 Good to know

1Book a place on one of the periodic public tours, since general walk-in access is limited
2combine a visit with the nearby Bank of England Museum and Royal Exchange, all within the Bank junction
3check the City of London Corporation's website for open days, as access varies through the year.

⏱️ Typical visit

45 min

🕰️ Best time

morning or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH, UKGoogle Apple

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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"Amazing insight into the home of The Rt Hon the Lady Mayor, Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley. She is the 697th person to hold this office and the first to specifically adopt the title "Lady Mayor On a private tour photo of me with bust of George Swan Nottage (1823–1885) the last Lord Mayor of London to die in office, passing away from bronchitis on April 11, 1885. Due to his death while holding the position, he was afforded the honour of being buried in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral."

— Rafael Pittman

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