
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/](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, go to: PayPal: and send the payment to [general@cultureseekers.org](general@cultureseekers.org) or bank transfer - email me and I'll send you details. Or you can pay cash at an event.
Events
Have a look at the events page: [https://www.meetup.com/London_Cultureseekers/events/](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!
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/WAXipRxXtnc)
[https://youtu.be/06scGec8CcY](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/](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) and in 2022 I was a finalist in the GTO (Group Travel Organiser) of the Year Awards!
You can follow us on:
The group blog: [www.cultureseekers.blog](www.cultureseekers.blog)
YouTube: Cultureseekers channel
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/LondonCultureseekers/](https://www.facebook.com/LondonCultureseekers/)
Twitter: @Culture_Seekers
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 'Silks to Spices – Historic Spitalfields' Guided WalkLiverpool Street Train Station (outside the station, next to the Kindertransport Memorial), London£13.00
Come along on Saturday 15th February for a Blue Badge Guided Walk around Spitalfields!
Blue Badge Guides know London better than anyone. They have trained intensively for two years and passed the highest Tourist Guiding qualification in the UK.
About the walk
Discover one of London’s most fascinating and vibrant areas. We will see a dramatic 18th century church, two market buildings, an old brewery and the best preserved early Georgian domestic architecture in London.We will walk down the atmospheric streets which have featured in so many tv adaptations of classic British novels like “Nicholas Nickleby”. Learn about the many immigrant communities including French Huguenots, Russian and Polish Jews and Bengalis who have added to the rich tapestry of the area.
We will discover how this area has developed into a popular enclave for successful East London based artists and designers.
The walk is a private walk for the group, we will be guided by Blue Badge guides Diane Burstein and Rachel Kolsky.
Rachel will be starting at 2:15pm and Diane at 2:30pm, so on the day, just come along at your chosen time. Meeting next to the Kindertransport Memorial - photo of directions to it from the tube station here...
Payment for the walk
Full Members of the group will be £11, everyone else the cost is £13 per person (payable via cash on the day or in advance via PayPal or Bank Transfer).If you wish to pay in advance:
- send a direct PayPal payment to: general@cultureseekers.org (if you could use the 'For Friends & Family' option, as this avoids PayPal charges).
or
- send a bank transfer - TSB Bank plc, sort code: 77-66-65, account no: 00030809, account name: Cultureseekers.Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either go to PayPal and send a payment to general@cultureseekers.org, send via Bank Transfer (email me for details) or pay cash on the day.Afterwards
After we will head to the 'Hamilton Hall pub' (a Wetherspoons), Liverpool Street for a chat over a drink. We finish near to Liverpool Street Tube Station.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.
Please note, we will only wait at the station for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time so please be early or on time.
Look out 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/
- Cultureseekers Monthly Meal - Pizza Union Spitalfields, 25 Sandy's RowPizza Union Spitalfields, London
Come along on Saturday 15th February at 6:00pm for a meal!
About the meal
Once a month in the evenings after the guided walks, we will be having a meal in a local restaurant in the area the walk was in.It's a chance to chat and get to know people in the group in a quiet relaxed setting in an area of London you may or may not know. Each month's restaurant will be in a different part of London and a different type of cuisine.
The meals are open to all, whether you came on the walk or not.
Please note: all restaurants have a service charge, normally 10% or 12.5%. You will need to factor this in when paying for your meal.
The food is Italian pizza. You can view the menu here: https://www.pizzaunion.com/#menu
Lookout for the 'London Cultureseekers' group signs on the tables when you get to the restaurant.
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/
- Thames Foreshore Visit - Custom House!Tower Hill Tube Station (outside the station - near the Tower Hill Tram), London
Running 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 16th February to explore London’s dynamic history...
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 also be litting picking (modern plastic), so I will be looking for volunteers to assist. I will provide grabbers and sacks.
Cost
This is for Full Members of the group only.To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either go to PayPal and send a payment to general@cultureseekers.org, send via Bank Transfer (email me for details) or pay cash on the day.
We will be finished by about 11:15am.
Afterwards
After we will head to 'Starbucks Coffee Shop', 3 Tower Place for a chat over a drink.If you can make it, please come to the coffee shop afterwards, as it’s a great way to meet and get to know others after the event.
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 outside 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/
- ‘What’s in a Name? Street & Pub Name Origins’ Guided WalkBank Tube Station (outside the station - come out of exit 3), London
Come along on Sunday 16th February at 1:30pm for a guided walk in the City of London on the origins of street names and pubs.
About the walk
Ever wondered why a street is called that name? or why a pub has an unusual name? We walk down streets and go to pubs like this everyday, but don't know why they are called what they are.We will walk around the City of London walking down some of the well known and obscure streets, passages and alleys. I will tell you the origin of their names, how the names have changed and evolved, plus the stories behind them. We will also see some historic pubs and I will tell you about why they are called what they are and events that have happened inside them in history.
The walk will be led by myself.
We finish the walk on Fleet Street, close to Blackfriars and Temple Tube Stations.
Payment
Full Members of the group will be free, everyone else the cost is £7 per person (payable by cash, bank transfer or PayPal on the day).To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either go to PayPal and send a payment to general@cultureseekers.org, send via Bank Transfer (email me for details) or pay cash on the day.
Afterwards
After we will head to 'Starbucks Coffee Shop', 34 New Bridge Street (near to Blackfriars Tube Station) for a 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 can't see us outside the station, please text.
Look out for the red and blue 'London Cultureseekers Group' sign.
Hope to see you there!
Robert
07905 901 834 (text only)On the day, if you can’t make the event, 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/