City of London Children's Trail

Explore the City with Draco the Dragon

From towering, modern skyscrapers to mysterious, medieval fortresses and fabulous, world-class museums to the imposing, world-famous Tower Bridge, the City is packed with iconic landmarks and hidden gems just waiting to be explored.

The City Children’s Trail, provided in partnership with Open City and part of the City Visitor Trail, makes exploring London’s Square Mile on foot even easier for families, with three carefully chosen, kid-friendly, self-guided routes - perfect for young explorers.

Where to get a map

Pick up a copy of the map from the City Information Centre next to St Paul's Cathedral (open Saturdays 9.30am -5.30pm and Sundays 10am - 4pm). The team are ready welcome you and send you off equipped for adventure. 

Yellow Trail - City stories

Activity Points

• St Paul's Cathedral
• Museum of London
• Guildhall Yard

Hidden Gems

• Goldsmiths' Garden
• Churchyard of Saint Zachary
• London's Roman Amphitheatre

Blue Trail - Skyscraper sketching

Activity Points

• 30 St Mary Axe (the Gherkin)
• Lloyd's of London
• Leadenhall Market

Hidden Gems

• St Helen's Church
• Sculpture in the City

Green Trail - Towers of the Thames

Activity Points

• The Monument
• Tower of London
• Tower Bridge

Hidden Gems

• St Stephen Walbrook
• St Dunstan-in-the-East