Welcome to the community that drives change.
Built on relationships, the Eastern City is the UK’s central business district. Nestled between Aldgate and Bank, Monument and Liverpool Street, our iconic towers and historic streets are where diverse perspectives create impact. This is where dynamic businesses thrive alongside dining, shopping, arts and culture.
Explore the mix of old and new. Eat, drink, shop and dive into arts and culture. Take your experience to new heights and discover all this vibrant area has to offer.
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Summer in the Eastern City
EXPLORE NOWSummer in the City is here! Local workers can enjoy a packed programme of free fitness classes, walking tours, outdoor workshops, live music, cultural experiences and events across the Eastern City. Whether you’re looking to get active, explore the area, try something new on your lunch break or unwind after work, there’s something for everyone.
Start an Office Choir with Music in Offices
It’s as easy as Do Re Mi to set up an office choir with our partners at Music in Offices. Join the chorus of offices who are setting up workplace choirs across the Eastern City. By singing together in a choir at work, people build confidence, benefit from improved mental…
Glasshouse Stories Exhibition
Created by Brighton-based artist Claudia Fontes, the installation explores the hidden lives of plants and the complex relationships between nature, history and migration. The exhibition is inspired by the recent relocation of plants from Kew Gardens’ historic Palm House to a new sustainable home – a moment of transition that…
Library of Things Comes to the Barbican Library Easter 2026
Fed up of buying stuff you don’t use often? The Library of Things is a place where you can access useful items you don’t need to use often, from carpet cleaners to drills to projectors. Join a growing community of people renting items to save money, learn new skills like repair…
Volunteer with Local Community Funded Charitable Projects
The Eastern City Business Improvement District is investing £44,000 across 11 local charitable projects, focussing on education, employability and wellbeing in the area. Now in its fourth year, the BID’s community funding continues to deliver meaningful impact for charities supporting those who live and work in the Eastern City. This…
Eastern City Secret Gardens Walking Tours
Discover the City’s hidden pockets of greenery on the Eastern City Secret Gardens Tour! This carefully curated walk will highlight how nature is being woven into the urban landscape of the Eastern City BID area. On the walk we will spend time in the historic charm of Seething Lane where…
Live Music in Eastern City Outdoor Spaces this Summer
Discover the Eastern City’s hidden outdoor gems with a series of live music performances- perfect for brightening your lunch break or enjoying while passing through. Time: Midday – 2pm (each event date) June Location & Dates 10th & 11th – Jubilee Gardens 17th & 18th – St Peters-upon-Cornhill, Cornhill…
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