Courses of Walks

2026-2027 COURSE SCHEDULE

From September 2026 to June 2027 WLWU are offering the following three short courses of eight walks, on a Tuesday or Thursday morning with a midway break to coincide with the half term school holidays.  

All walks start at 11 am and last between 90 minutes and 2 hours, starting and finishing close to a public transport hub.

All courses cost  £140 per person for 8 walks. A discount is available for PREBOOKED WALKS as follows:

7-8 walks - £17.50 per walk, 4-6 walks - £18.50 per walk, 1-3 walks - £20 per walk

If you would like to attend the occasional walk or would like to bring a friend, please do contact us as we may be able fit you in. 

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Autumn Term - Literary London

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London, more than any other city, has influenced the English Language and Literature. From Shakespeare to "Slum fiction" - follow the footsteps of writers who lived and worked in London and used London's sites and characters in their books.

 Tuesday Schedule

Thursday Schedule

Spring Term - Medieval London

Apothecaries hall

From the Romans' departure until 1500 London grew, got richer and dirtier. Pigs roamed the streets, and the Black Death killed a third of the population. These walks explore Medieval London and the indelible mark left by Monarchs, Monastic Orders and Livery Companies.

Tuesday Schedule

Thursday Schedule

Summer Term - Village London

In the mid C19 London was the largest city in the world and Britain the most urbanised country. However, much of London is still a city of villages. These walks will explore the character, history and development of Village London.

Dulwich village

Tuesday Schedule

Thursday  Schedule