About us
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/22974682/531979527/
- 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 4.6 out of 5 from 22,359 reviews across 19 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
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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Day trip by train - to historic Ely!
King's Cross Railway Station (on the concourse - outside the ticket office), King's Cross, London, al, GBCome along on Saturday 25th July for a day trip by train to historic Ely!
About the city
Ely is a cathedral city, set in the Fens, about 14 miles north east of Cambridge. An abbey was built here in AD 673 and in 1083 the current cathedral was built (with modifications between 1322-28 when the octagon was built). The cathedral is one of England's most beautiful and largest. It is known locally as the 'ship of the fens'.Ely's most famous historical resident was Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), who was Lord Protector after the English Civil War when Britain was a republic (1649-1660). He started out as a local tax collector, or 'Farmer of the Tithes', for the local parishes. It was up to Cromwell to ensure that all the local taxes - including money, wheat and straw - were delivered to the Dean of the Cathedral. He was permitted to keep any excess collected and soon became a man of property and quite considerable local status. His house still stands, which is now a museum.
We will be having a guided tour of the cathedral, a costumed guided tour of Cromwell's house and a visit to the local city museum.
Aprox Itinerary
9:30am - meet at station and get GroupSave train tickets (in groups of 3) to Ely
9:54am - catch train
10:58am - arrive at Ely
11:03am - walk into town
11:30am - start guided tour of the cathedral
1:00pm - stop for lunch - plenty of cafes and pubs in Ely or you can bring your own lunch
2:15pm - visit Oliver Cromwell's House for guided tour
3:30pm - visit the city museum
4:30pm - freetime: either look around or head back to London - trains going back at: 4:17, 4:47pm (fast trains), 4:27, 4:54pm (have to change at Cambridge) and the same times past each hourTrain tickets
GroupSave return tickets work out at £20 each (purchase on the day in groups of 3 when you turn up).Cost
Entry/tour of the cathedral is £12 each, entry/tour of Oliver Cromwell's House is £11 each and entry to the city museum is £6 each (payable by cash or credit card on the day).You can decide to do all of these, just one or two or do your own thing.
Food & Drink
Its up to you whether you bring your own food or drink for the day or eat in one of the pubs or cafes in Ely.Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either:- Pay cash at an event
- Pay via 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/QLAX8AUI)
- go to PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/uk/, then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: general@cultureseekers.org in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue'Benefits of becoming a Full Member here...
Please note, we only wait at the station for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, 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) 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/
114 attendees- £7.00
Sunday Afternoon in Richmond - relaxing walk along the river & in the park!
Richmond Train & Tube Station (outside the station), The Quadrant, Richmond, al, GBCome along on Sunday 26th July for an afternoon in Richmond!
About the visit
When we arrive, we will walk to see the remains of Richmond Palace, Trumpeter's House, then along the river and loop back into Richmond park and finish not far from the station.Richmond is an affluent residential district bordering the River Thames. Known for Richmond Park, where you can see deer and its history linked to royalty.
The visit should last about 2 hours. The visit is part social walk/part guided.
Cost
The event is free for Full Members, £7 for everyone else.Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either:- Pay cash at an event
- Pay via 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/QLAX8AUI)
- go to PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/uk/, then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: general@cultureseekers.org in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue'Travel
Richmond is in Zone 4, you can get their via train or tube. Trains going to Richmond from Waterloo at 12:39pm, 12:44pm, 12:58pm, 1:09pm, 1:14pm. Or its at the end of the District Line.Afterwards
After we will head to the 'Sun Inn pub', 17 Parkshot at about 4pm for a chat over a drink.If you can, please come to the pub afterwards, as its a great way to meet 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 & 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 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/
29 attendees - £27.00
Day trip by coach - along the East Sussex coast! (NOW FULL)
Coach bays on Tothill Street, nearest tube: St. James's Park, Tothill Street, London, GBTHE 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 1st August for a coach trip along the East Sussex coast!
About the trip
East Sussex sits on the south coast and is part of the historic county of Sussex. It has its roots in the ancient kingdom of the South Saxons, who established themselves there in the 5th century AD, after the departure of the Romans.It is known for its green hills, weald-land and pretty seaside towns with their fishing heritage.
The ones we will be visiting are:
Bexhill-on-Sea
Bexhill-on-Sea has modern vintage shops, quirky places for art and music, and independent cafés and restaurants.During the Norman Conquest of 1066, it appears that Bexhill was largely destroyed. In 1804, defensive Martello towers were built along the south coast, some near Bexhill, in order to repel any French invasion and they still exist today.
The most notable landmark is the De La Warr Pavilion. Built in 1934, the pavilion is Grade I listed, located on the seafront. The building was the result of an architectural competition.
Pevensey Bay
Pevensey Bay is an old fishing village founded in the 1600's.
The bay is famed as the 1066 landing site of William the Conqueror and the Norman army.It has a quiet shingle beach and a mix of Edwardian townhouses and beachfront homes. In the early 1900's the village became the holiday resort it is today.
Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a very Victorian seaside resort with a maintained promenade and a restored pier from 1870. It also has a 5-mile stretch of award-winning beaches.It has an art gallery called; Towner Art Gallery, which includes modern British works and the Redoubt Fortress, built during the Napoleonic Wars, which has has a military museum.
Its also known as the sunniest place in the UK,
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 £27 per person for Full Members and £33 per person for everyone else.After you RSVP:
You will need to make payment (its not automatic), so either:- send a bank transfer: TSB Bank plc, sort code: 77-66-65, account no: 00030809, Account name: Cultureseekers
- Pay via credit card at (https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO)
- go to PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/uk/, then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: general@cultureseekers.org in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue'Once you RSVP and then pay, I will confirm your place.
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.
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)
- go to PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/uk/, then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: general@cultureseekers.org in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue'Benefits of becoming a Full Member here...
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) 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/
50 attendees 
Thames Foreshore Visit - Wapping (Full Members only)
Wapping Overground Station (outside the station), Wapping High Street, London, 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 2nd August 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, 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 (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.
The Thames Foreshore is private land, so before we go down, I have to give everyone a short talk on health & safety on the foreshore. As per the conditions of my group permit, you will need to be present for this, if you are late, I won't be able to accommodate you.
Footwear
The foreshore is very stony and at this location, a bit muddy (especially around the stairs), so please wear sensible shoes (preferably walking boots/shoes or wellington boots). Plastic gloves and bags will be provided.Cost
This is for Full Members of the group only and will be free.Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either:- Pay cash at an event
- Pay via 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/QLAX8AUI)
- go to PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/uk/, then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue'Benefits of becoming a Full Member here...
We will be finished by about 11:30am.
Afterwards
After we will head to the 'The Turk's Head' pub, 1 Green Bank (in the outdoor seating area) 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 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 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/22974682/531979527/
12 attendees
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