Bona Ventura

City of London · London

Guildhall Art Gallery and London's Roman Amphitheatre

Ancient site

Museum of London archaeologists found London's only Roman amphitheatre here in 1988 while digging for the new gallery; you walk down among its walls where crowds watched animal fights, executions and gladiators. In the gallery above, the City's own art collection is strong on Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite painting.

Address
Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE
Hours
Daily 10:00-17:00, last entry 16:45 (special closures e.g. 21 Oct and 16 Nov 2026)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
Price
Free (booking a free ticket recommended)
Price level
£
Free entry
Free for everyone

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Good to know

  • Free, and you can walk in without booking
  • Check the closure list on the City page before you go

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