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The Master and Court of the Guild of Mercers' Scholars invite you to join them for an exclusive performance of traditional carols, sung by an accomplished choir. Enjoy a break from the pressures of the festive season and relax and recall the spirit of Christmas, while catching up with friends.
Starting at 6:30pm on an evening in early December, our traditional service of carols and songs will be held at the beautiful Grade-I listed St Andrew by the Wardrobe, close to Blackfriars station (postcode EC4V 5DE). The evening should conclude by 8:00pm.
Tickets cost £10 per person for this much-anticipated and exclusive service for the Guild.
Please note that the Church will be making their own collection at the end of the evening towards the cost of running this historic building. We recommend that you bring along some cash on the evening to allow you to make a contribution should you wish to do so.
After the service concludes, you will be welcome to join us in the neighbouring Shaws Booksellers pub next door for a drink and catch up.
We also welcome interest from any guest attending who may wish to perform a traditional reading. Please contact Court Assistant Jack Armitstead directly for futher details: jack@jackarmitstead.com .
We very much look forward to seeing you for this final event of the Guild's year.
Ticket: Price £10.00: Last booking date Mon 01st Dec 2025 06:30 pm
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Join us for a fun-filled evening of darts at Oche The Strand!
Come along for a relaxed night of friendly competition, good food, and great company. We'll be meeting from 7:30pm on a mid-week evening in January, with time to catch up over drinks at the bar before the darts start off at 8pm.
Whether you're a darts pro or a total beginner, you’ll have the chance to try out a variety of games on the dartboard — all with a modern twist. Food and drinks will be available to order throughout the evening (at cost).
Tickets for the darts cost from only £9 per person.
The darts will wrap up around 9pm, but you're welcome to stick around for more drinks, nibbles, and a chat.
Evening of darts : Price £9.00: Last booking date Thu 29th Jan 2026 08:00 pm
Please note that this event is open for provisional booking, to express your interest in the event proceeding. Details mentioned here are subject to change.
Join us in April 2026 for a guided tour of one of London’s most underappreciated artistic gems — the Guildhall Art Gallery. Built in 1885 to house the City of London’s growing art collection, the Gallery showcases an impressive range of works ancient and new, with a natural emphasis on the life and times of London itself.
Beginning at 11:00 am, an expert guide from the City of London Guides Association will lead us through the highlights of the Gallery’s permanent collection, sharing insights into its rich history, including the remarkable Roman amphitheatre that lies hidden beneath Guildhall Yard.
Tickets for this exclusive tour cost only £10 per person.
Following our tour, why not join fellow guests for a well-earned refreshment at the Old Doctor Butler's Head, a charming and historic pub just a short stroll away on Mason’s Avenue.
Tickets : Price £10.00: Last booking date Sat 25th Apr 2026 11:00 am
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Join us in May 2026 for a limited-numbers trip to view the Ceremony of the Keys, the traditional evening 'locking up' of the Tower of London and one of the oldest ceremonies of its type still in existence. Starting at 9:15pm, we will meet at the West Gate of the Tower for a brief catch-up before being escorted through into this ancient historic fortress for the ceremony to begin. The ceremony should conclude by 10:05pm.
Tickets cost only £5 per person and numbers are restricted to 6 guests only for this memorable evening.
Following this unique look into the past, guests are free to join us at the Hung Drawn and Quartered pub nearby for a drink to talk over your experience.
Tickets : Price £5.00: Last booking date Wed 13th May 2026 09:15 pm
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Fullers Brewery at Chiswick, the home of London Pride and many other beers and ciders, has seen over 180 years of brewing taking place on site. After a few years since our last visit and a subsequent takeover by the Japanese brewer Asahi, our Master has decided that a second visit is required for some quality assurance to be carried out.
Join us in June 2026 at 11am for a tour through the past and present of this historic brewery. We will learn how its famous drinks are made, how its brewing methods have evolved, and importantly get to sample a range of beers made by Fullers and its sister breweries.
Tickets cost £28 for this fascinating look into the heritage of Fullers and a tasting afterwards. Following the tour, guests are welcome to purchase a souvenir of the day from the gift shop on site.
Ticket and tastings : Price £28.00: Last booking date Sat 13th Jun 2026 11:00 am
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Join us in September 2026 for a bespoke, private tour of the exterior of several Livery Halls and their contributions to the civic life on London, both old and new. Led by an expert accredited guide, we will discover the history and role of several of these magnificent halls within the heart of the City of London.
Starting off at 11am, our guide will take us through the illustrious past of these historic buildings and their roles both past and present in the City. Tickets will cost approximately £15 per person.
Our tour will finish at 12:30pm close to a nearby pub, ready for a well-deserved drink and a bite to eat.
Tickets : Price £15.00: Last booking date Sat 19th Sep 2026 11:00 am