What we’re about
Welcome to the London Cultureseekers Group!
If you're interested in exploring London's history & culture with other like minded people, then this is the only group you need to join! We are London's largest & most active cultural and history group!
We meetup 2-3 times a week to explore museums, art galleries, historical buildings, go on guided walks and attend history talks. We also have historic treasure hunts, visit the theatre, coffee evenings, social evenings, meals and attend classical music concerts. In the summer we also have day trips outside of the capital by train or coach to explore historical towns and the countryside.
The group is very friendly, we have members from 20 to 80 years old and across all backgrounds. The group has been running for over 18 years and is a great way to meet and make new friends. Plus after events we generally head to a local pub or cafe to chat.
You can either pay as you go at events or we do have an optional annual membership fee (details below).
Membership Fee
The group charges an optional annual membership fee of £14 per person.
Benefits of paying the membership fee and becoming a Full Member are:
- Discounted entry at 11 museums and galleries around London (You can view them here: https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/525165916/
- 10% discount on any purchases at Foyles bookshops or from their website
- All treasure hunts we do will be FREE (normally £7 each)
- The 'Wren City Churches', 'Charlie Chaplin', 'Roman Wall', 'Have I Got Mews For You', ‘What’s in a Name’ and 'Shakespeare's London' Guided Walks will all be FREE (normally £7 each)
- All talks the group does will be FREE (normally £6 each)
- All Thames foreshore visits will be FREE (normally £7 each)
- Guided highlights tour around the Museum of London & Museum of London Docklands will be FREE (normally £7 each)
- All ‘London’s Lost Rivers’ hikes will be FREE (normally £6 each)
- All day trips by train out of London will be FREE to attend (normally £7)
- All coach day trips out of London will be discounted by £7 per trip
- All the Blue Badge guided walks we do will be discounted by £2 per walk
- Entry to 20-30 paying museums & historical buildings that we visit across the year will be discounted by £2 each
Once you pay the membership fee, you will receive a membership card. You can pay by cash, Bank Transfer, PayPal or a credit card via SumUp. Email me for more details - general@cultureseekers.org.
Events
Have a look at the events page: https://www.meetup.com/London_Cultureseekers/events/ to see what's coming up and where we have been. London Cultureseekers is a brilliant place to make friends in London whilst experiencing some of the very best areas of culture and history which the city has to offer.
We keep costs low and the quality high and have a star rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 22,378 reviews across 18 years!
Our events always go ahead, regardless of the weather. Feel free to email or text me if you have any questions or would like to suggest somewhere we can visit.
Click on the video clips below to view our day trips to Bath and walking the Seven Sisters:
https://youtu.be/WAXipRxXtnc
https://youtu.be/06scGec8CcY
RSVP'ing
Click on the 'Join Us' button below, enter your details and then RSVP Yes to any events that you would like to attend, it's that simple! All new events get sent out on Friday evenings, so keep a lookout then.
When you turn up for an event, look out for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers Group' flag and then come over and say hello.
Please be aware of the groups rules, which you can read here: https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/
Hope to see you at an event soon!
Robert - 07905 901 834 (text only please) / [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org)
I'm a member of the AGTO (Association of Group Travel Organisers). In 2022 I was a finalist in the GTO (Group Travel Organiser) of the Year Awards and in 2025, I was a nominee in the London for Groups 'Organising Member of the Year' award.
You can follow us on:
The group blog: www.cultureseekers.blog
YouTube: Cultureseekers channel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LondonCultureseekers/
Twitter: @Culture_Seekers
Upcoming events
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The Lord Mayor's Show!
St Paul's Tube Station (outside the station - come out at exit 2), St Paul's, London, GBCome along on Saturday 8th November to see the Lord Mayor's Show!
About the show
The Lord Mayor's Show has floated, rolled, trotted, marched and occasionally fought its way through 800 years of London history, surviving the black death and the blitz in WW2 to arrive in the 21st century as one of the world’s best-loved pageants.Thanks to the ancient and justified concerns of King John (was king from 1199 - 1216), every newly-elected Lord Mayor is required to leave the safety of the City of London, travel upriver to distant Westminster and swear loyalty to the Crown.
Over the centuries this inconvenient journey became one of London's favourite rituals. It moved from river barges (down the River Fleet and then down the Thames) to horseback and then into the magnificent State Coach, and around it grew the rowdy and joyful medieval festival that became known as the Lord Mayor's Show!
The modern procession is over 3 miles long with 63 floats, 7000 participants, 20 marching bands, 150 horses, 18 carriages and countless vehicles.
Cost
It's free to attend!Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year) either:- Pay cash at an event
- Pay via Bank Transfer (email me – general@cultureseekers.org for details)
- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance (https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI)
- Pay via PayPal, send a payment to general@cultureseekers.org, using the ‘Friends & Family’ optionAfterwards
After we will head to 'Ye Olde London Pub', 42 Ludgate Hill (very close to the watching point) in the downstairs bar to chat over a drink.Please note, we only wait outside the station for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time.
If you arrive late, we will be watching the show from Ludgate Hill (near to St. Martin Ludgate church).
If you can't see us outside the station, please text.
Hope to see you there!
Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: general@cultureseekers.orgOn the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.
Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/
106 attendees
Visit St. Paul's Cathedral! (free entry on this day only)
St Paul's Tube Station (outside the station - come out at exit 2), St Paul's, London, GBCome and visit St Paul's Cathedral on Saturday 8th November, the only day of the year when it is free to get in!
This is the day of the Lord Mayor's Show in the City and St. Paul's is taking part in this by not charging an entrance fee.
About St Paul's
St. Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London. The cathedral was designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the previous St. Paul's was destroyed in the Great Fire of London of 1666.The current cathedral opened over 300 years ago and is generally reckoned to be London's fifth St. Paul's Cathedral, all having been built on the same site since AD 604. The cathedral is one of London's most famous and most recognisable sights. At 365 feet high, it was the tallest building in London until 1963. It is today, the 89th tallest building in London.
Important services held at St. Paul's include the funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill; Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria; peace services marking the end of the First and Second World Wars; the launch of the Festival of Britain and the thanksgiving services for both the Golden Jubilee and 80th Birthday of Elizabeth II.
The Royal Family holds most of its important marriages, christenings and funerals at Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's was used for the marriage of Charles, Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. St. Paul's Cathedral is still a busy working church, with hourly prayer and daily services.
The Crypt
The cathedral has a very substantial crypt, holding over 200 memorials, some of the most famous ones are: Sir Christopher Wren, Lord Horatio Nelson, Henry Moore, Sir Winston Churchill, T. E. Lawrence, Sir Alexander Fleming, Florence Nightingale, JMW Turner, Sir Joshua Reynolds and Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington.Climb the Dome
Once inside the cathedral, you can go up to the Whispering Gallery and walk the 378 steps to the very top Dome and experience the breathtaking views across London from the Golden Gallery. On this day, they do actually charge £5 to climb to the top of the dome, but it's well worth it!The insides of the cathedral are stunning, in 1715 James Thornhill began work on the inside decorations in the dome which he finished four years later. His murals are based on a series of pen and ink sketches on the life of St. Paul.
The cathedral is spectacular inside and out and is in immaculate condition, after a 10 year clean of the stonework.
Where you arrive
When you arrive, I will give you maps and information on the cathedral and put you in small random groups of 4 or 5 people to explore the Cathedral together.Entry
Entry is free!Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year) either:
- Pay cash at an event
- Pay via Bank Transfer (email me – general@cultureseekers.org for details)
- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance (https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI)
- Pay via PayPal, send a payment to general@cultureseekers.org, using the ‘Friends & Family’ optionAfterwards
After we will head to the 'Ye Olde London pub' (downstairs at the back) 42 Ludgate Hill for a chat over a drink, come along from 3:30pm.If you can make it, please come to the pub afterwards, as it’s a great way to meet and get to know others after the visit.
Lookout for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign outside the station.
Hope to see you there!
Robert
07905 901 834 (text only) or email: general@cultureseekers.orgOn the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.
Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/
493 attendees- £7.00
Thames Foreshore Visit - Greenwich!
Cutty Sark DLR Station (outside the station), Cutty Sark DLR Station, Creek Road, London, SE10 9SW, GBRunning through the heart of London; the River Thames has played a central role in the history of the city, and when the tide is low, the capital’s longest archaeological site is revealed.
Come along on Sunday 9th November to explore its history!
Please note, Cutty Sark DLR Station is closed, we are still meeting there, so if you are coming via the DLR, get off at Greenwich DLR Station and walk 10mins down the hill.
About the foreshore
I will be your guide as we will be going down to the Thames foreshore at low tide, where we will have about 1h 30mins to have a look around for objects before the tide comes in.I will tell you more about foreshore, the industry in the area and will be on hand to identify and date objects you find. Most objects you can spot sitting on the foreshore after being washed in on the tide (we are not allowed to dig or scrape the foreshore surface).
You will find everything from bits of pottery, clay pipes, bottles, animal bones to ship items. Most of the things we find are from the Medieval to the Victorian period or you might be lucky and find something Roman or older.
The foreshore is very stoney and sometimes muddy, so please wear sensible shoes (preferably walking boots/shoes or wellington boots). Plastic gloves and bags will be provided.
We will be finished by about 11:30am.
The Thames Foreshore is private land, so before we go down, I will give everyone a short talk on health & safety on the foreshore.
Please be early or on time, I can't accommodate you if you are late!
Payment
Full Members of the group will be free, everyone else the cost is £7 per person (payable by cash, credit card, bank transfer or PayPal on the day).Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year) either:
- Pay cash at an event
- Pay via Bank Transfer (email me – general@cultureseekers.org for details)
- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance (https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI)
- Pay via PayPal, send a payment to general@cultureseekers.org, using the ‘Friends & Family’ optionAfterwards
After we will head to the 'The Gate Clock' (a Wetherspoons pub), 210 Creek Road, next to Cutty Sark DLR station for a chat over a drink.If you can make it, please come to the pub afterwards, as its a great way to meet and get to know others after the visit.
Please note, we only wait at the meeting point for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be on time or early.
If you can't see us at the station, please text.
Look out for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign.
Hope to see you there!
Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: general@cultureseekers.orgOn the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.
Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/
15 attendees 
Cultureseekers Midweek Coffee Evening - Foyles Bookshop Cafe, Charing Cross Rd
Foyles Bookshop (in the 5th floor cafe), 107 Charing Cross Road, London, al, GBOn Wednesday 12th November at 6:30pm, we will be having a Midweek Coffee Evening!
It's a chance to meet and chat with others in the group in a relaxed setting over a hot drink.
On the day, come up to the cafe on the 5th floor, grab a drink and come and join us.
The cafe closes at 8:00pm and the bookshop closes at 9:00pm.
Hope to see you there!
Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: general@cultureseekers.orgOn the day, if you can’t make the trip, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.
Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/
6 attendees
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