Wednesday Walks
APRIL - JUNE, 2024
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month where we will introduce you to hidden corners of London and tell you some of London's best stories.
There is no need to book for these tours, just turn up and pay the guide £15 (new price) on the day. It would, however, help the guide if you could email in advance if you expect to attend - also let us know if you change your mind!
WEDNESDAY, 3RD APRIL, 2024 11:00 AM (£15)
SPRING IN THE CITY'S POCKET PARKS
Your guide: Jenni Bowley
Meeting point: Cannon Street rail station (outside M&S at the bottom of the steps)
Early April in the City of London sees many of the "pocket parks" bursting with Spring colour - join Jenni Bowley to explore some of London's most delightful tiny patches of Spring colour. You'll also hear the stories of these special places and find out more about some of the public art.
contact: jenni@bowley.net
WEDNESDAY, 1ST MAY, 2024 11:00 AM (£15)
THE LESSER KNOWN SIDE OF ST. JOHN'S WOOD
Your guide: Rhona Levene
Meeting point: tbc
Join Rhona to explore the best and lesser known side of St John’s Wood. It covers art, sport, music, a religious prophetess, the first English Heritage blue plaque, the homes of a sculptor's mistress and a French wax sculptress; the first marital home of one of England’s beloved actresses and so much more. It may well be the home for the rich today but it holds fascinating histories too.
contact: rhona@walksroundlondon.com
WEDNESDAY, 5TH JUNE, 2024 11:00 AM (£15)
WREN'S GEMS EAST OF ST. PAULS
Your guide: Jenny Rossiter
Meeting point: St. Paul's tube, exit 2 outside Caffe Nero
On this walk you will see some of Wren’s less well-known churches which are tucked away up side streets. We will also visit his masterpiece, St Stephen Walbrook, with the first innovatory dome which was a practice run for the great dome of St Paul’s. Many of Wren’s churches have not survived fire and bombing but have now been redesigned as small gardens – so a rest on a bench is guaranteed part way through the walk. The walk will finish at Monument tube.
contact: jenny.rossiter@gmail.com