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Upcoming Walks
- Sat, 27 AprLondon27 Apr 2024, 11:00London, Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1, UK27 Apr 2024, 11:00London, Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1, UKA new walk in this relatively unknown part of Lambeth which has many links with both The City of London and Westminster. See where Henry the V111 is said to have come courting and where the gunpowder was stored for the failed attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up Parliament.
- Tue, 07 MayLondon07 May 2024, 13:30London, Bondway, Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 2LN, UK07 May 2024, 13:30London, Bondway, Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 2LN, UKSeven bridges cross the Thames from the borough of Lambeth (counting Hungerford and the Golden Jubilee bridges as three) but more than that have been replaced or have vanished altogether. Let's walk along the Lambeth side of the river to hear of the bridges, and the ferries, and the tunnels
- Sat, 11 MayLondon11 May 2024, 11:00 – 12:30London, Waterloo Station, London SE1 8SQ, UK11 May 2024, 11:00 – 12:30London, Waterloo Station, London SE1 8SQ, UKIt's the Eurovision final today so what better time to take a walk through local pop music history! Join Lambeth Tour Guides Association guide David Turnbull for this fun pop music-themed walking tour that spotlights the wild and wonderful stories behind a host of iconic songs and performances.
- Sat, 11 MayLondon11 May 2024, 13:00London, Underground Ltd, Lambeth North Station, 110 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7XG, UK11 May 2024, 13:00London, Underground Ltd, Lambeth North Station, 110 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7XG, UKJoin us for an exciting adventure as we explore the incredible animal life right in the heart of Waterloo! Get ready to encounter a host of different creatures and learn how they made SE1 their home.
- Wed, 29 MayLondon29 May 2024, 12:00 – 13:00London, 68-70 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8JZ, UK29 May 2024, 12:00 – 13:00London, 68-70 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8JZ, UKStep back in time and explore the vibrant streets of Waterloo with our guided walking tour, specially curated for London History Day. Prepare to be captivated as you uncover hidden gems and local lore, guided by our knowledgeable host. As a bonus, receive a complimentary voucher for Lower Marsh Mar
- Wed, 05 JunLondon05 Jun 2024, 18:00 – 20:00London, Lambeth North Station, 110 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7XG, UK05 Jun 2024, 18:00 – 20:00London, Lambeth North Station, 110 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7XG, UKThis walk explores the Waterloo of historical fiction. Tracy Chevalier's Burning Bright brings William Blake's Lambeth to life, Michael Sadleir's Forlorn Sunset and Renton Nicholson's Dombey and Daughter explore its seamier side in Victorian times, while for Sam Selvon's Lonely Londoners of the 1940
- Thu, 13 JunLondon13 Jun 2024, 14:00London, S Lambeth Pl, London SW8, UK
- Fri, 12 JulLondon12 Jul 2024, 12:00London, Streatham Green, Streatham High Rd, London SW16 6HE, UK12 Jul 2024, 12:00London, Streatham Green, Streatham High Rd, London SW16 6HE, UKThe bustling locality of Streatham village hides a not so distant past. We’ll visit an ancient green, a hidden well and a unique cobbled mews, and hear stories about life and characters in rural Streatham. Bring your imagination along with your walking shoes.
- Beating Lambeth's Bounds (part 1) A guided walk along the first mile of the Lambeth parish boundary.Fri, 19 JulLondon19 Jul 2024, 13:30London, Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8TY, UK19 Jul 2024, 13:30London, Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8TY, UKBeating the Bounds is an ancient custom that was originally devised for local officials to inspect the parish boundary and the various markers thereof, and to fix the boundaries in minds of poor parishioners by having boys whacking the boundary with willow sticks as the party proceded
- Sun, 25 AugLondon25 Aug 2024, 14:30London, Wandsworth Rd, Nine Elms, London SW8 2GE, UK25 Aug 2024, 14:30London, Wandsworth Rd, Nine Elms, London SW8 2GE, UKWhere was the first museum open to the public in England? Did Vauxhall have its own three musketeers? What is the last remaining clue to the location of Walton Terrace? Why are detatched tearraced houses often found next to schools? Your guide: Geoff Fairbairn, walkinglambeth@gmail.com
- Sun, 01 SeptLondon01 Sept 2024, 14:30London, S Lambeth Pl, London SW8, UK
- Sun, 22 SeptLondon22 Sept 2024, 14:30London, The Pavement, London SW4 0HY, UK
- Mon, 07 OctLondon07 Oct 2024, 13:30London, Bondway, Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 2LN, UK07 Oct 2024, 13:30London, Bondway, Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 2LN, UKSeven bridges cross the Thames from the borough of Lambeth (counting Hungerford and the Golden Jubilee bridges as three) but more than that have been replaced or have vanished altogether. Let's walk along the Lambeth side of the river to hear of the bridges, and the ferries, and the tunnels
- Sat, 02 NovLondon02 Nov 2024, 14:00London, S Lambeth Pl, London SW8, UK
- Sat, 09 NovLondon09 Nov 2024, 13:00London, Underground Ltd, Lambeth North Station, 110 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7XG, UK09 Nov 2024, 13:00London, Underground Ltd, Lambeth North Station, 110 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7XG, UKJoin us for an exciting adventure as we explore the incredible animal life right in the heart of Waterloo! Get ready to encounter a host of different creatures and learn how they made SE1 their home.
- Wed, 13 NovLondon13 Nov 2024, 14:00London, S Lambeth Pl, London SW8, UK
- 15 Dec 2024, 14:00 – 16:00London, London SE1 7ND, UKIn an area that offers so much to see and do it’s easy to overlook some of its most intriguing features. This walk from Waterloo to Blackfriars Bridge highlights hidden gems; some tucked away and others hiding in plain sight. We explore new developments alongside remnants of its industrial past
- Beating Lambeth's Bounds (part 1) A guided walk along the first mile of the Lambeth parish boundary.Thu, 19 DecLondon19 Dec 2024, 13:30London, Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8TY, UK19 Dec 2024, 13:30London, Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8TY, UKBeating the Bounds is an ancient custom that was originally devised for local officials to inspect the parish boundary and the various markers thereof, and to fix the boundaries in minds of poor parishioners by having boys whacking the boundary with willow sticks as the party proceded
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