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Bishopsgate in the City of London is home to the exclusive Leadenhall Market, which is at its eastern end. Located in the heart of the City, between Gracechurch Street and Lime Street, Leadenhall Market is close to both Monument and Bank Underground stations. This busy market, which dates back to the 14th Century, is still a thriving place to experience today, full of traditional butchers and fishmongers, as well as a host of other outlets and stalls providing a wide range of fine foods. Leadenhall Market is worth visiting for its intricately designed vaulted iron and glass roof and traditional decoration. Leadenhall Market is open between 7.00 – 16.00 Monday to Friday. The restaurants here, which vary from fine seafood restaurants to traditional Italian eateries, are open later and provide a perfect environment in which to relax and unwind while in central London. The Lamb Tavern and the New Moon public houses are situated within Leadenhall Market. Here visitors can enjoy food or a refreshing drink in these traditional pubs, either inside or on the cobbles outside, which is covered by the unique roof that encloses the market. This market is easy to get to, either directly from Monument or Bank Undergrounds, or as part of a walk around this interesting and diverse area of London.
Bishopsgate, which is located in London postcode EC2 and runs along the border of London EC3 on its north western division, is a historic stretch of road that runs through the centre of the City of London, starting at Monument at its southern end and leading to Liverpool Street Station at its northern point, where it continues as Norton Folgate. Leadenhall Market can be located towards the southern end close to the Lloyds Building. The area around Bishopsgate is mainly commercial and is therefore busy Monday to Friday, but is quiet in the evenings and during weekends. There are many upmarket retail outlets in Bishopsgate catering for the lunchtime shoppers. Bishopsgate is named after a gate of the London Wall, the Roman blockade constructed to protect London from invasion. Formerly the home of many wealthy merchants in Tudor and Elizabethan times, Bishopsgate is now situated in the heart of London’s financial district and home to a number of office buildings and high street stores.
If you are wanting to find a hotel close to Leadenhall Market then the 196 Bishopsgate Apartments provide luxurious accommodation in the heart of the City of London. the aprtemnts are 550m north of Leadenhall Market. With an impressive exterior, combined with stylishly décor inside, these apartments are an excellent place to stay in the Bishopsgate area. Guests can choose from a variety of fully equipped apartments from first rate studio accommodation through to a deluxe 2 floor penthouse suite. With exposed beams and beautiful terraced areas in which to unwind, the 196 Bishopsgate Apartments are a great choice for travellers interested in staying in Bishopsgate.
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If you are wanting to visit the Leadenhall Market then the Tower Hotel is only 20 minutes away close to the Tower of London and Tower of London. From the Tower Hotel most of the City of London is easily accessible.
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