Fen Court

Fen Court is a pedestrian passageway linking Fenchurch Street and Fenchurch Avenue across roughly 80 meters in the financial district. The central garden area features trees and seating where visitors can pause amid the busy surroundings.

This location once held the churchyard of St Gabriel Fenchurch until the Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed the religious structure and surrounding buildings. The site was later redeveloped multiple times before becoming the current passageway.

The space centers on the Gilt of Cain sculpture, which blends Michael Visocchi's artistic vision with Lemn Sissay's poetry addressing slavery abolition. This work creates a moment for reflection as people walk through the financial district.

The passage is accessible around the clock and provides a direct route through the financial district with connections to nearby transport hubs. The level design makes navigation straightforward, and seating areas throughout allow for brief stops.

The undercroft vault beneath the passage houses a modern ceiling art installation that many visitors overlook. The adjacent building contains a public garden on the 15th floor with sweeping views across the city.

Location: City of London

GPS coordinates: 51.51210,-0.08150

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09