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, go to: PayPal: and send the payment to 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/ 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- Day trip by coach - a Roman Villa & Two Villages in Berkshire! (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 17th May for a day trip to the county of Berkshire to visit a Roman Villa and two villages.
About the day
Berkshire is a royal county due to the location of Windsor Castle. It got its name back in the 9th century from 'Bearroc' in old English, which means 'a wood of box trees'. It has been the scene of notable battles in the 10th century and later in the English Civil War in the 17th century.We will be visiting:
Littlecote Roman Villa
Littlecote Roman Villa is an extensive and exceptional villa discovered in the 18th century. The villa was initially built in about 60AD near the site of a Roman guard post covering a crossing of the River Kennet. It was rebuilt and enlarged over the next two centuries, in its heyday it boasted 60 rooms, two thermal baths and a number of mosaic floors and hypocausts. Alot of the mosaic floors are still visable today.Wargrave
The pretty village of Wargrave (derived from 'Weir-Grove') is primarily on the River Thames but also along the confluence of the River Loddon. It has an historic centre, originating in the Tudor period with many listed buildings and two marinas.Cookham
The village of Cookham sits on the River Thames with a history that goes back thousands of years. It has a 12th century church and plenty of 17th & 18th century buildings. It was the home of the famous British painter Sir Stanley Spencer, who called Cookham "a village in heaven".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:
You will need to make payment (its not automatic), so either:- send a direct PayPal payment to: general@cultureseekers.org (if you could use the 'For Friends & Family' option, as this avoids PayPal charges).
- send a bank transfer - TSB Bank plc, sort code: 77-66-65, account no: 00030809, account name: Cultureseekers.
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.
Food & drink
Its up to you whether you wish to bring your own food and drink or purchase items whilst we are 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)On 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 - Limekiln DockWestferry DLR Station (outside the station), 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 18th May to explore its history!
About the foreshore
I will be your guide as we will be going down to the Thames foreshore at low tide and walking along the foreshore, where we will have about 1h 30mins to have a look around for objects before the tide comes in. Where we are going is an old dock that leads onto the foreshore.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 (its eyes only, 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.
Footwear
The foreshore is very stoney, but can be muddy in places, so please wear sensible shoes (preferably walking boots/shoes or wellington boots). Plastic gloves and bags will be provided.The dock often has a build up of plastic, so if you wish to take part in litter picking as well, please email me. Grabbers & plastic bags will be provided.
Payment
Full Members of the group will be free. Everyone else the cost is £7 per person (payable in advance or on the day by cash, PayPal or Bank Transfer).To become a Full Member, go to: https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/dues/
We will be finished by about 11:45am.
Afterwards
After we will head to 'Mario's Cafe', 139 Three Colt Street for a chat over a drink.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)On 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/messages/boards/thread/53768478 - Chelsea in Bloom Flower Festival! (Full Members only)Sloane Square Tube Station (outside the station - just across the road), London
Come along on Wednesday 21st May for a social walk around Chelsea's flower festival!
About the flower festival
For 1 week a year during the time of the nearby Chelsea Flower Show, the shops around the streets of Chelsea dress their shopfronts up with flowers and floral displays for London's largest free flower festival.This year’s theme is 'Flowers in Fashion', celebrating the swanky neighbourhood’s rich history as a fashion hub. Over 120 local businesses will adorn their shopfronts with displays inspired by iconic fashion moments and legendary designers.
There is a walking route to see all the displays which we will follow. It will last about 2 hours.
Cost
The event is free! Although its a Full Members event, so if you are not a Full Member, you will need to join below.Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year):- go to PayPal https://www.paypal.com/uk/ and send the payment to general@cultureseekers.org, if you could use the ‘For Friends & Family’ option, as this avoids a charge from PayPal
or
- send a bank transfer: TSB Bank plc, sort code: 77-66-65, account no: 00030809, CultureseekersAfterwards
After we will head to 'The Antelope pub', 22 Eaton Terrace for a chat over a drink at around 8pm.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 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 (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/
- Day trip by train - to historic St. Albans!St. Pancras Train Station (outside the National Rail Ticket Office), London
Come along on Saturday 24th May to visit the historic city of St. Albans!
About St. Albans
St. Albans sits 22 miles north of London along the old Roman road of Watling Street. The Romans named it Verulamium. It was the second-largest town in Roman Britain and one of the most important. It was later destroyed in the Iceni revolt led by Boudica in AD 60/61 (along with London & the then capital Colchester) and rebuilt after.In medieval times, the town grew up on the hill to the east of the former Roman settlement around the Benedictine foundation of St. Albans Abbey. The abbey church was built where Alban (later St. Alban) was executed by the Romans in the 4th century. Alban, became the first British Christian martyr.
Today, the 'Cathedral and Abbey Church of St. Alban' is 84 metres (276 ft) long, with much of its present architecture dating from Norman times, it became a cathedral in 1877 and is the second longest cathedral in the United Kingdom (after Winchester).
Basically St. Albans is three cities in one, the Roman one in the park, the medieval one around the abbey and the modern one around the train station.
I live in St. Albans and know it very well, so I'll be your guide for the day. I will show you the medieval and Roman parts of the city, plus tell you about Alban.
Aprox Itinerary
9:51am - catch train
10:13am - arrive at St. Albans and walk into the city centre
10:40am - start the guided tour around the city
12noon - tour of the cathedral
1:15pm - stop for lunch - bring your own food, eat in a local café, a pub or the Saturday market has lots of food stalls
2:30pm - continue the tour of the town, visiting the Roman town remains and the Roman Mosaic Hypocaust
4:30pm - freetime: lots of nice shops here, head back to the station or visit one of the many old pubs in St. Albans (The White Hart is one of the oldest, dating from 1470)Train tickets
Trains going back at: 4:37pm, 4:52pm, 4:56pm, 5:07pm, 5:22pm, 5:26pm and the same times past each hour.Some trains are fast and some are stopping. A fast train takes 21mins and a stopping train takes 35mins.
GroupSave train tickets (3for2) which we will purchase on the day when you arrive in groups of 3 work out at £8.20 each.
Cost
The tour of St. Albans is free for Full Members and £7 per person for everyone else (payable by cash or PayPal on the day).The tour of the cathedral is £10 per person. Visiting the Roman Hypocaust is free.
You can decide to do all three, just one or your own thing.
Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either go to:
- PayPal and send a payment to general@cultureseekers.org (using the ‘For Friends & Family option’ as this avoids a charge from PayPal).
- Send via Bank Transfer (email me – general@cultureseekers.org for details)
- Pay cash on the day.Please note, we only wait at the station for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time before boarding, so please be early or on time.
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)On 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/messages/boards/thread/53768478
