Aldgate has been transformed with the removal of the unappealing gyratory system into one of the largest new public spaces in the Square Mile with creation of Aldgate Square.
Aldgate in Winter: 6 December
The Aldgate Lantern Parade and Winter Fair are back again, for the third year running. Celebrating the cultural wealth of the surrounding community, they represent a collaboration between residents, groups, schools and organisations from across the area.
Staring from Sir John Cass’s Foundation Primary school, at the borders of Aldgate Square, the Lantern Parade will move through the streets north of Aldgate High Street to the beat of the Barbican’s Drum Works. Everyone is welcome!
Taking place between Aldgate Square and St Botolph without Aldgate, the Winter Fair celebrates performances, art, food and drink and many other activities, including free lantern-making workshops.
More information
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About Aldgate Square
Aldgate Square is a new public space located between Sir John Cass’s Foundation Primary School and St Botolph without Aldgate Church just west of Aldgate Underground Station.
The main square includes a central lawn area flanked by generous raised planters which provide informal seating. A majestic curve of pleached hornbeams provide cover and shade to the southern boundary. A water feature of parabolic jets is fascinating to both watch and for play.
The Church Gardens provide a secluded space with small groups of benches surrounded by attractive planting.
Kahaila Aldgate
Portsoken Pavilion, 1 Aldgate Square, London EC3N 1AF.
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The social enterprise cafe, Kahaila, in Portsoken Pavilion, serves decadent cakes, artisan coffee and a variety of hot and cold breakfasts and lunches.
Facilities
Drinking water fountains are located in both Aldgate Square and in the eastern public space at the junction of Middlesex Street and St Botolph Street.
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Events, art and play
Find out how to host an event at Aldgate Square.