Pudding Lane London EC1

The Great Fire of London started in Pudding Lane on 2nd September 1666 and raged for 5 days. It destroyed 13,200 houses, 44 livery company halls and nearly 90 parish churches. Only 75 acres of the City were left untouched.


The Monument - photo by S Worsfold

The Monument, designed by Sir Christopher Wren to commemorate the Great Fire of London and celebrates the re-building of the City, was completed in 1677 after 6 years of construction. It has been welcoming visitors for over 300 years. It is 202ft tall, the exact distance from the baker's house where the fire began in Pudding Lane.

Today, visitors climb 311 steps to the top of this historic landmark to take in spectacular views of London. Opening hours are: Monday to Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm (last admission 5.40pm). Admission costs £2.00 for adults and £1 for children.

Nearest Tube station:  Monument