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 (4+)
See all- Open House (Sat) - The Guildhall, Drapers' Hall & Bakers' Hall!Bank Tube Station (come out of exit 3, in front of the Royal Exchange), London
Once a year in September, 800 private buildings in London open their doors for the weekend and let the public in to look around and admire their architecture. We are going to take full advantage of this visiting buildings on the Saturday and the Sunday.
On the Saturday we are visiting 3 buildings.
The Guildhall - built in the 12th cen
The City's seat of municipal government since 12th century. Grade I listed and survived the Great Fire of London, rare example of medieval civic architecture. Historic banqueting hall and a site of major moments in British history that is still used today.Finish at 1:00pm and walk to the next building.
Arrive at the Drapers Hall' building - 1:15pm.
Drapers' Hall - built in the 1770's
The present hall for the Worshipful Company of Drapers who are sellers of textiles and fabrics. It was bought from King Henry VIII in 1543 for the sum of 1,800 marks (approximately £1,200). This had been the house of Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex and Chief Minister to Henry.
It was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1666, then rebuilt, but again destroyed by fire In 1772 and rebuilt, In the 1860s, the frontage was changed and the interior altered.Finish at 2:30pm and walk to the next building.
Arrive at the Bakers Hall' building - 2:45pm.
Bakers Hall' - rebuilt in 1964
Bakers' Hall is the home of the Worshipful Company of Bakers, who have had a hall on this site since 1506. The second oldest of London's Livery Companies, Visitors will have the chance to explore the hall and view items from the archive.Finish at 4:00pm and head to the pub.
Cost
Entry to all buildings is free!We will spend about 1h 15mins in each building. All the buildings are within walking distance of each other.
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 Monument pub', 18 Fish Street Hill (we finish near to Monument Tube Station).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.org
On 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/messages/boards/thread/53768478
- Open House (Sun) - Apothecaries' Hall & Stationers' Hall!Blackfriars Tube Station (outside the station), London
Once a year in September, 800 private buildings in London open their doors for the weekend and let the public in to look around and admire their architecture. We are going to take full advantage of this visiting buildings on the Saturday and the Sunday.
On the Sunday we are visiting 2 buildings.
Apothecaries' Hall - built in 1672
Apothecaries’ Hall is the oldest Livery Company hall of thirty-four surviving in the City. The building is set around a courtyard and sits on the site of the former Blackfriars Priory. It was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London.Finish at 2:30pm and walk to Stationers' Hall.
Arrive at the Stationers' Hall building - 2:45pm.
Stationers' Hall - built in 1673
Also rebuilt after the Great Fire of London. The building has a livery hall with courtroom and garden. Oak panelling and stained glass windows. Undamaged in WWII. Selected items from the archives on display. Book binding exhibition in the Hall.Finish at 4:15pm and head to the pub.
Cost
Entry to all buildings is free!We will spend about 1h 15mins in each building. All the buildings are within walking distance of each other.
Afterwards
After, we will head to the 'Ye Olde London pub', 42 Ludgate Hill for a chat over a drink (near to BlackFriars and St. Paul's Tube Stations).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’ optionLook 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 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/messages/boards/thread/53768478
- Day trip by coach - pretty villages in Kent! (NOW FULL)Coach bays on Tothill Street (nearest tube: St James's Park), London£26.00
THE TRIP IS NOW FULL, IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITING LIST AND I WILL CONTACT YOU IF A PLACE BECOMES AVAILABLE.
Come along on Saturday 27th September for a coach trip to visit three pretty villages in Kent!
About the day
The name Kent is of Celtic origin, dates back to the 4th century BC and is one of the earliest names recorded in Britain. It translates as 'coastal district,' 'corner-land' or 'land on the edge'.The county of Kent has stunning countryside and a pretty coastline. It has been known as the 'Garden of England' for over 400 years due to its long-standing reputation for agricultural excellence, particularly fruit orchards, hop gardens, and wine production.
We will be visiting three pretty villages:
Chilham
Chilham has plenty of flower-adorned Tudor houses with red slate roofs and historical pubs. It is centred on a market square, at each end of the square are its major buildings: the Jacobean Chilham Castle and the 15th-century parish church, dedicated to St. Mary.The village has been used in countless films and T.V dramas, including: Jane Austen's Emma, the Adventures of Moll Flanders and Agatha Christie's Poirot.
Cranbrook
Known as the 'Capital of the Weald' (means wood or forest), Cranbrook is a pretty village with a medieval street layout. Many buildings date from the 15th century and the Union Windmill, a working mill which dominates the skyline is a striking building built back to 1814 and symbolizes the agricultural legacy of the area.Aylesford
Aylesford is a village on the River Medway, accessed via a medieval five-arched bridge. Walk across the bridge and it gives a brilliant photo opportunity with the view of the village behind.A number of infamous battles took place at Aylesford; between the Britons and Romans, then against the Jutes and then against the Vikings.
Coach seating
- If you wish to reserve a seat on the coach in advance, after you pay please look at the seating plan in the photos here and then email me - general@cultureseekers.org, with the seat number/s you wish to reserve. Its first come first served.
- The seat you sit on when you board the coach is yours for the day. If you wish to change seats on the coach during the day, you will need to get permission from the individual who is seated there.
Cost
Cost is £26 per person for Full Members and £32 per person for everyone else.After you RSVP:
- send a bank transfer: TSB Bank plc, sort code: 77-66-65, account no: 00030809, Account name: Cultureseekers
- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance (https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO)
- go to PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/uk/, ‘send a payment’ to general@cultureseekers.org and click on the ‘Goods & Services’ option and change it to ‘Friends & Family’, as this avoids a charge from PayPal.You have 3 days to make a payment, if no payment is received within 3 days, your place will be offered to the first person on the waiting list.
Once you RSVP and then pay, I will confirm your place.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’ optionFood & drink
Its up to you whether you wish to bring your own food and drink or purchase items whilst there.If you can't see us on Tothill Street, please text.
Please note, we only wait for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. The coach has to leave at a specific time.
Look out for the red and 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/
- Cultureseekers Monthly Lunch - Royal Quarter Cafe, 72 Buckingham GateRoyal Quarter Cafe, London
Come along on Sunday 28th September for lunch before the guided walk.
About the event
Once a month at lunchtime before the guided walks, we will be having lunch in a local cafe or pub in the area the walk is in.It's a chance to chat and get to know people in the group in a quiet relaxed setting. Each month's restaurant will be in a different part of London and different cafes or pubs.
The lunches are open to all, whether you come on the walk or not.
Lookout for the 'London Cultureseekers' group signs on the tables when you get to the cafe.
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/
