Tour of Trinity House
The first event in the President’s year will be a tour of Trinity House, Trinity Square next to Tower Hill tube station.
Trinity House is a charity dedicated to safeguarding shipping and seafarers, providing education, support and welfare to the seafaring community with a statutory duty as a General Lighthouse Authority to deliver reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation service for the benefit and safety of all mariners. It has been based at its central London headquarters at Tower Hill, alongside the River Thames, since 1796. Rebuilt after the Second World War, its beautifully appointed rooms have hosted royalty, mariners, prime ministers, scientists and visitors from all over the world and houses many fine paintings, models and treasures.
The tour will start at 11am (doors open at 10.45am) and will conclude at 12.30pm.
The cost of £25 includes refreshments on arrival, the tour and a souvenir brochure.
After the tour we will cross the road to the Byward Kitchen and Bar at Tower Hill for lunch. They are happy for us to order on arrival so no pre-ordering or advance payment required. They have an extensive menu ranging from sandwiches to full meals, so something for everyone. The menu can be viewed at www.bywardkitchenandbar.com/menu.
Please RSVP for lunch using the button below to advise us whether you are staying for lunch so we can confirm numbers for them.
Accessibility
- There are two steps into Trinity House but a ramp is available if necessary.
- Once inside there is plenty of seating, a lift to the first floor and an accessible toilet. Access to the Byward Café is via a ramp.
The maximum number for the tour is 20.