Welcome to the London Mayflower 400 website

London is one of the twelve towns across England and Holland taking part in the International Mayflower Compact partnership. Mayflower 400 celebrations will running from now through 2021. London will be commemorating the Mayflower 400 year anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower ship to the New World, with a programme of exciting events and projects, for visitors and locals alike. Come to London and join in with the world's biggest family reunion for Mayflower 2020.

The London Borough of Southwark is on the South bank of the River Thames. As an internationally recognised cultural destination, renowned for its vibrant performing and visual arts, history and heritage, Southwark Council is working with businesses, cultural and community partners to produce a programme of events and activities building up to 2020.

This will include a specially written performance charting the history of the Mayflower journey, a talks programme, illumination spectacular and heritage trail taking in significant city landmarks. The programme will culminate in large scale performance on The River Thames to commemorate the 400 year anniversary and mark Southwark as the beginning of the Mayflower’s famous voyage in 1620.

London is the capital of the UK, renowned the world over for it's historic buildings, arts scene and cultural programmes. The settlers first boarded the Mayflower in London, follow in their footsteps and start your own Mayflower journey from the South banks of the River Thames in London. The fantastic transport networks and huge variety of other attractions makes London the ideal choice for your Mayflower base.