The Anglo-Finnish Society

Cultural contacts
between Britain & Finland

The Anglo-Finnish Society is the oldest Finland related voluntary organisation in the UK (and possibly also anywhere else outside Finland). Non-political and non-profit making, the Society fosters cultural and social relations between these two countries and warmly welcomes anybody with an interest in Finland, its language, culture and the Finnish way of life.

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Events

We organise on average 8-9 meetings or other events a year, most of them being illustrated talks and discussions at a variety of locations in London. Join us at our upcoming events!

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Jun 24, 2026

Anglo-Nordic Midsummer Lunch

The Anglo-Nordic Midsummer lunch on 24 June at 12 noon at The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. Now in its third year, this Lunch and Reception is a relaxed gathering of members of the four Anglo-Nordic Societies organised by the A-FS. The Reception will be in “SIX CLERKS”, The Law Society (Graysons Restaurants), 113 Chancery Lane, […]
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Sep 10, 2026

Talk: Changing EU-UK relations and the role the European Parliament

Talk: Changing EU-UK relations and the role the European Parliament by Leena Linnus, Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK Venue: Allen Room (First Floor), St Anne’s Church, 55 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 6AF at 3 p.m. on 10 September 2026 BREXIT was realised when the UK formally departed the EU […]
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Oct 14, 2026

King Sigismund Dinner

Our Second King Sigismund Dinner in collaboration with the Anglo-Swedish Society is due to take place on 14 October 2026 at Ognisko Polskie – please save the date. Further details to follow nearer the time. 
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