Open House Festival 2026
Visit one of London’s most iconic maritime heritage spaces.
Date
This event starts on
Time
This event lasts from 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Location and Format
The Lloyd's Register Building
71 Fenchurch Street
London EC3M 4BS
Event type
Exhibition
Overview
Discover the historic Lloyd’s Register Building on a self-guided, one-way tour exploring its architecture and maritime legacy. Follow an informal route through the General Committee Room, Classing Room, Boardroom, Grand Hall and libraries, with an exhibition on the building’s evolution and the organisation’s impact on maritime safety, supported by heritage staff and collection displays.
Visitors can expect to enter the building at any time between 10-4pm for a self-guided tour. Last entry 3:45pm. There will be interpretation panels in each heritage room, an exhibition positioned in the General Committee Room, video animations played throughout the building on media screens and knowledgeable volunteers situated in each room to answer any questions visitors may have.
The Lloyd’s Register Building will be opening its doors for a self-guided tour, offering visitors a unique opportunity to discover its architectural heritage and maritime legacy.
Planning your visit
Nearest tube
Tower Hill (Circle & District lines) – approx. 5–8 minute walk
Also nearby: Monument / Bank (Circle, District, Central, Northern, DLR)
Nearest train station
London Fenchurch Street – 1–2 minute walk
Bus routes
25, 26, 115, 141, 344
Additional travel information
- The building is a short walk from <5 minutes of Fenchurch Street station and around 5–10 minutes from Tower Hill, Monument, and Bank stations.
- Liverpool Street station is also within a 10–12 minute walk, offering additional Underground, Elizabeth line, and National Rail connections.
- The area is well-served by DLR (Tower Gateway) and river services nearby, providing alternative routes into the City.
- No on-site parking
- There are Santander Cycle docking stations nearby, and the building is easily accessible by foot from central City locations.
The Lloyd’s Register Building is fully accessible, with step-free access via a lift at the entrance, lifts to all floors, accessible toilets, and a prayer/first aid/breastfeeding room.
The environment is designed to be calm and sensory-friendly, with no bright lights or loud noise. Air-conditioned. Seating is provided in each room for visitors who may need to rest.
Discover The Lloyd's Register Building
Architect Thomas Edward Collcutt was commissioned to design a building for Lloyd’s Register that expressed confidence and permanence. Collcutt’s vision blended Renaissance inspiration with bold artistic detail. He chose only the finest materials: Portland stone and carved Hopton Wood stone for the façades, and a rich interior palette of marble, mahogany, and oak. Every element - from the stonemasonry to the sculptural work - was crafted by leading artists and master tradespeople of the era.
