12 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AA
London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
Roman
Place photograph
8.1
Wildland
Under 1 hour
Time
Free
Cost
Atmospheric
Feel
Why it's Wildland
8.1Beneath Bloomberg’s City of London headquarters, the Roman Temple of Mithras is presented at the location where it was discovered, alongside finds from its excavation.
This is an unusually vivid way into Roman London: a temple encountered below the modern City, in the place of its discovery, with Roman artefacts and an immersive presentation. It is a focused historical visit rather than a natural landscape, but its strong sense of place and distinctive experience make it worth seeking out.
Atmospheric · Ancient-feeling
Find your way
Open map12 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AA
Opening map…
Know this place a little better?
The experience
Allow about an hour for this self-guided visit. The experience combines the Temple of Mithras, Roman artefacts from the excavation and contemporary art commissions. The temple presentation includes light, haze and sound.
Things to do
Experience the Temple of Mithras
Join the short immersive temple experience featuring light, haze and sound, then explore the temple at your own pace. Access is offered every 20 minutes.
Part of an approximately 1-hour visit
See Roman finds from the excavation
Explore the selection of Roman artefacts recovered during the recent excavation at the site.
Part of an approximately 1-hour visit
Explore the contemporary art commissions
See the contemporary art commissions responding to the archaeological site.
Part of an approximately 1-hour visit
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 1 hour
Quick visit: descend into Roman London
- 01
Arrive for your visit; book a free ticket in advance if you want to guarantee entry.
- 02
Take the Temple of Mithras experience, available every 20 minutes.
- 03
Explore the temple at your own pace, then see the Roman artefacts and contemporary art commissions.
Half day · Half day
Make a City history half-day
- 01
Visit the London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE and allow about an hour for its self-guided experience.
- 02
Continue on foot to explore the surrounding City of London; the venue’s official visit page lists Bank, Mansion House and St Paul’s as nearby Underground stations.
- 03
Choose any further museum, meal or City walk independently; no specific nearby pairing is verified in the supplied sources.
Verified history
The London Mithraeum returns the Roman Temple of Mithras to the location of its discovery in the heart of the City. The museum presents the temple alongside Roman artefacts found during the recent excavation and contemporary art commissions responding to the archaeological site. The supplied official sources identify the temple as Roman but do not establish a more precise date for it.
Hidden details
The temple’s timed immersive presentation — The Temple of Mithras experience includes a short sequence using light, haze and sound. Entry to this part is available every 20 minutes.
The site and the finds belong to the same story — The venue presents the temple at the location of its discovery and displays artefacts recovered during the excavation there.
When to go
· Choose a session that fits the current opening hours; book ahead to guarantee entry at your chosen time.
The visit is an indoor museum experience, so the supplied evidence gives no seasonal advantage.
Indoor attraction; no specific weather advice is stated in the supplied sources.
What to look for
Notice how the temple is presented in relation to its discovery site, then look closely at the Roman artefacts recovered in the excavation. The temple visit includes a short immersive sequence using light, haze and sound.
The story
Roman archaeology
Best time to go
Year-round; check current opening hours and book ahead if you want to guarantee entry.
The museum is indoors, so no season is required. Check the official visit page for current hours; it is closed on Mondays, and hours vary by day.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers · Families
Before you go
Address
Phone
Website
Listed hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-6pm
- Wednesday: 10am-6pm
- Thursday: 10am-6pm
- Friday: 10am-6pm
- Saturday: 10am-6pm
- Sunday: 12-5pm
Check before visiting.
Google rating
Practical information
Opening & access
A public museum with free admission. Advance booking is not required, but the official site recommends booking a free ticket to guarantee entry. The Temple of Mithras experience runs every 20 minutes.
Parking
The venue is in the Congestion Charge zone and says parking is limited; it encourages visitors to use public transport. Check before visiting for current parking options.
Check before visiting
Toilets
Toilet and wheelchair-accessible toilet listed in the supplied venue information; check before visiting.
Check before visiting
Food & drink
The supplied venue information lists no restaurant. Check before visiting for current food options.
Check before visiting
Dogs
Check before visiting.
Check before visiting
Accessibility
The supplied venue information reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Confirm current access arrangements with the venue before visiting.
Cost
Free
Gallery
Place photographs
Keep exploring
Around London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
