A three-day activation exploring new ways of using our City to mark NLA's 20th anniversary.
THE ACTIVATION
Over the course of three days, we'll be spilling out of the London Centre and transforming Aldermanbury into a temporary space for rest, play and knowledge-sharing, testing alternative ways of using this space for locals and visitors alike. This will help us to convene ideas and thoughts on how we can use these spaces as we look towards a city of the future. The street activation is made possible with the support of Culture Mile and Destination City, and key programme partners, and coincides with the closing of LFA2025.
THE EXHIBITION
As part of our On The Street! programme, we'll be adorning Aldermanbury with a brand new exhibition. This three-day pop-up exhibition explores how London’s streets are being reimagined as sustainable, inclusive public spaces for everyone. Make sure to come along and have a read to see the future of our area.
Times:
Monday June 30th- 14:00-18:00
Tuesday July 1st- 08:00-18:00
Wednesday July 2nd- 08:00-18:00
THE EVENTS
Across each day, there'll be a whole host of events taking place such as walking tours, exhibitions and more:
Monday June 30th
Layers of the City: Unearthing the Guildhall's Past: 14:00-18:00
Discover the rich architectural and social history of the Guildhall and its surrounding area through maps, plans and rare documents from The London Archives.
Opening of "The street talks back! When public spaces speak for the people" exhibition: 14:00-18:00
The start of a three-day pop-up exhibition on Aldermanbury Street exploring how London’s streets are being reimagined as sustainable, inclusive public spaces for everyone.
The Community is Dancing Again!: 17:00-17:30
Sutton Community Dance have created a unique performance for LFA2025, centring around the 2025 theme of Voices. The intergenerational piece reflects how Voices clash, unite and shape identity through movement, rhythm and emotion.
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Tuesday July 1st - Culture Mile Takeover Day
Yoga and Exercise Classes: 08:00-08:45
An early morning movement session to help you de-stress and stretch away from your desk, including a unique class led by a deaf instructor exploring sound, silence and the body. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move and stretch in and bring a yoga mat/towel. (Booking required)
Wellness and Green Spaces Walking Tour: 10:30-11:30
Discover the hidden stories and green spaces of the City through a Culture Mile Wellness and Green Spaces tour. (Booking required)
Play Cycles health and wellbeing workshops: 11:00-14:00
Join London Museum for a lunchtime Play Cycles session, with drop-in activities focusing on health and wellbeing. Play Cycles is a summer pop-up programme supported by the City of London Corporation and with public funding by Arts Council England.
Phone Marking Station: 12:00-15:00
Get your phone marked with a temporary marker that makes it easier to trace if lost or stolen, and more difficult for criminals to sell illegally.
Tonic-Making Workshop with Hackney Herbal: 12:30-13:30
Hands-on sessions that reconnect people with nature through smell, touch and herbal creativity. (Booking required)
Urban Gardening Workshop with Hackney Herbal 14:00-15:00
Join this gardening workshop focusing on growing herbs in pots and containers. Hear top tips for growing herbs in small and urban spaces, and you will get to sow a set of different seeds in pots to take home. (Booking required)
LGBTQ+ heritage walking tour: 15:30-17:00
Discover the hidden stories of the City through an LGBTQ+ heritage walking tour. (Booking required)
Pride Street Party: 17:00-20:00
An inclusive and joyful celebration to close out the day, celebrating community and culture in the heart of the City.
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Wednesday July 2nd
Yoga with Moroso: 08:00-09:00
Join us for a refreshing morning yoga session, open to all levels. A mindful flow that will wake up your body, help you move with ease, and focus on your breath — a great way to start the day! Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move and stretch in and bring a yoga mat/towel.
Built environment community lunch with NLA: 12:00-14:00
Bring your lunch, and meet others from across London’s Built Environment community to celebrate 20 years of NLA.
London Historic Buildings with Guildhall Library: 14:00-15:00
Can you identify historic London buildings from prints in Guildhall Library’s Collections to win a sugary prize?
Safe City, Shared Future: Rethinking streetscapes in the heart of London: 15:00-17:00
An interactive workshop with Stride Treglown exploring how we can design safer, more inclusive public spaces, focusing on streets like Aldermanbury and the surrounding area. Through collaborative discussion and creative thinking, participants will examine how heritage, innovation, and community engagement can come together to shape a safer urban future.
With access to both indoor and outdoor venues, come rain or shine, we'll be going ahead with our programme of events.
