Guildhall Yard & London's Roman Amphitheatre

LLHM 2026 Medal Reveal

The moment you have all been waiting for has finally arrived! We’re thrilled to reveal the exclusive LLHM 2026 Finishers Medal. 

Watch the reveal here
 
The 2026 medal features the iconic Walkie Talkie, Cheesegrater and Gherkin representing the iconic London skyline. The medal opens to reveal an intricate design of the route along with all the major landmarks.  
 
We were delighted to partner with the historic Guildhall Art Gallery and London’s Roman Amphitheatre, who provided the backdrop for our medal reveal so that we could showcase the medal in all its glory. Find out more about London’s Roman Amphitheatre below! 

About Guildhall Art Gallery and London’s Roman Amphitheatre

Preserved in the basement of Guildhall Art Gallery are the remains of London’s Roman Amphitheatre. Here, the inhabitants of Londinium once gathered to watch wild animal fights, public executions, and gladiatorial combat. 

Even today, walking amongst these atmospheric ruins, it’s possible to hear the echoes of ancient crowds. With a capacity of just over ten thousand, London’s Roman Amphitheatre was amongst the largest in the province of Britannia. 

The London's Roman Amphitheatre is an interactive and educational attraction that allows visitors to delve into the ancient history of Roman London. The Amphitheatre is located within the mesmerising Guildhall Art Gallery, home to a worldclass collection of 4,500 works dating from 1670 to the present day. 

At the LLHM, we love shining a light on the grand, quirky, and hidden gems of the city to showcase just how wonderful London is. One of the most loved things about Guildhall Art Gallery is its mission to collect works of direct relevance to London, whether through the artist or the subject. Established in 1886 as “a Collection of Art Treasures worthy of the capital city,” the Gallery endeavours to acquire works that represent all Londoners, making it an art gallery about London, for London. 

In addition to visiting the archaeological remains of London’s Roman Amphitheatre beneath the exhibition floors, visitors can view works of art spanning from 1670 to today, including PreRaphaelite masterpieces and a wide range of historic and contemporary depictions of London. 

The collection includes works by John Everett Millais, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Lucy Jones, Fiona Banner, Henry Scott Tuke, Sir Matthew Smith, Liz Johnson Artur, Grete Marks, and John Constable. The current exhibition, ‘Jock McFadyen with Jem Finer: Underground (and Surface)’, invites visitors to immerse themselves in the sensory world of the London Underground through Jock McFadyen’s large‑scale paintings and a layered soundscape by Jem Finer of The Pogues. 

Visit Guildhall Art Gallery and London’s Roman Amphitheatre 

Runners and spectators alike love the Roman Reception at Guildhall Yard, located approximately at the halfway point of the half marathon route. With gladiator fighting, centurion drilling and plenty of fun celebrating Londinium life at our Roman Reception - do you know why the Guildhall Yard to hosts the Roman Reception?   

Admission to Guildhall Art Gallery permanent exhibitions and London’s Roman Amphitheatre is free of charge*, offering access to art and culture for everyone, seven days a week. 

Visit the gallery or find out more here: https://www.thecityofldn.com/guildhall-gallery-and-amphitheatre/  

 

*Admission to ‘Underground (and Surface’) is Pay What You Can. You can pay as much or as little as you like for your ticket or visit for free. Income from this exhibition will help the Gallery to put on new public exhibitions and support their education and conservation programmes.