London Walks

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A Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked the City
of London since 604AD, the current Cathedral was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built
between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London.
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At ST PAUL'S UNDERGROUND station come out of EXIT 2 and St Paul's Cathedral will be behind you. Walk down
St Paul's Church Yard, turn right and walk around the Cathedral to the east side. Walk straight across New
Change into Watling Street. Take the 2nd left into Bow Lane. At the end of Bow Lane walk straight across
Cheapside into Honey Lane. Then turn right into Trump Street then first left into King Street. At the end of King
Street cross Gresham Street into Guildhall.
CITY OF LONDON WALK
From Guildhall turn left into Gresham Street then 2nd left down Old Jewry. At the end turn left into Poultry
and cross the road, Mansion House is 50m further down on the right. Cross Queen Victoria Street and walk down
the west (right hand) side of Mansion House to the Church of St. Stephen Walbrook. Continue down Walbrook to
the end. Turn left into Cannon Street. The London Stone is 10m on the left behind a grating
CITY OF LONDON WALK
Guildhall has been the City powerhouse since the twelfth
century. In an era when the Lord Mayor of London rivalled the
monarch for influence and prestige. This was where he and
the ruling merchant class held court, fine-tuned the laws and
trading regulations. www.walklondon.com
Mansion House is a rare surviving Georgian town palace in
London. With its magnificent interiors and elegant furniture,
the Mansion House provides the Lord Mayor of the City of
London with living, working and entertainment space.
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In the second century A.D. a temple of Mithras stood on
the bank of the Walbrook. Sir Christopher Wren in 1672 80
rebuilt St Stephen Walbrook, the Lord Mayors parish church,
after the Great Fire . The church has a plain exterior, but
Classical interior, the spire was added in 1717.
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St Paul's to Guildhall
Guildhall to London Stone
Guildhall
Mansion House
Church of Stephen Walbrook
London Stone to Bank of England
Continue up Cannon Street and take the first next left into St Swithins Lane. At the end turn
left onto King William Street and straight on into Lombard Street. Walk up to the busy Bank
junction, cross the road and turn right into Threadneedle Street. The Bank of England 50m on the
left.
CITY OF LONDON WALK
The London Stone is the place from which the Romans
measured all distances in Britannia. Recognised as the
symbolic authority and heart of the City of London it was the
place where deals were forged and oaths were sworn. The
Stone was set into the wall of St Swithin's Church which was
on this site before it was bombed during the Second World
War.
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The Bank of England was founded in 1694 to act as the
Government's banker and debt-manager, it is now at the
centre of the UK's financial system. The Bank of England has
been issuing banknotes for over 300 years and is often
referred to as the 'Old Lady' of Threadneedle Street.
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Continue up Threadneedle Street, (the Bank of England Museum is left down Bartholomew Lane) and take the 1st
right into the pedestrian area of Exchange Buildings. Passing the rear entrance to the Royal Exchange turn left
into Cornhill and cross the road. Take the narrow St Michael's Alley on the right next to St Michael's Church.
Walk down the ally, and round the church then left into St Peter's Alley and straight on into Bill Inn Yard. At the
end turn left into Graceshurch Street. Cross the road and take the 1st left into Leadenhall Market.
CITY OF LONDON WALK
The Royal Exchange was originally set up by Sir Thomas
Gresham in 1566 in an attempt to supplant the Bourse at
Antwerp as the chief European market-place. London
merchants met here daily and soon became the centre of the
country's industry. Elizabeth I named it the Royal Exchange in
1571. The Royal Exchange ceased to act as a centre of
commerce in 1939, it is now a luxurious shopping centre.
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Leadenhall Market is a covered market dating back to the fourteenth century. Originally a
meat, game and poultry market, it stands on what was the centre of Roman London.
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London Stone
Bank of England
Bank of England to Leadenhall Market
The Royal Exchange
Leadenhall Market
Walk through Leadenhall Market into Leadenhall Place. At the end turn left into Lime Street. Follow Lime Street
past the Lloyds and Willis Buildings to Leadenhall Street. Turn right then left into St Mary's Axa and walk upto the
Gherkin.
CITY OF LONDON WALK
Lloyd's earliest home was Edward Lloyd's coffee house,
firmly established by 1688; it was a small club of marine
underwriters. In 1986 HM The Queen officially opened the
new building, designed by architect Richard Rogers. The Room
is Lloyd's main underwriting area and it works very much like a
street market. It still houses the famous Lutine Bell, which
was rung every time a ship was lost. www.walklondon.com
30 St Mary Axe, also known as the Gherkin, was designed by Lord
Foster and opened in 2004. It is 180 metres (591 ft) tall, with 40 floors. In
a survey of the world's largest firms of architects the building was voted
the most admired new building in the world. www.walklondon.com
Re-trace your steps back past the Lloyds building and Leadenhall Place to the other end of Lime Street. Turn left
then right crossing Fenchurch Street into Philpot Lane. At the end turn right into Eastcheap then take the 1st left
into Pudding Lane. At the end of Pudding Lane turn right into Monument Street and walk up to the Monument.
CITY OF LONDON WALK
The Monument, Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was
built between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire
of London and to celebrate the rebuilding of the City. The
fire began in a baker's house in Pudding Lane on Sunday 2nd
September 1666 and finally extinguished on Wednesday 5th
September, after destroying the greater part of the City.
Fortunately there was little loss of life. www.walklondon.com

Our walk ends at the MONUMENT UNDERGROUND station.
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Leadenhall Market to 30 St Mary's Axe
Lloyd's of London
30 St Mary's Axe (The Gherkin)
St Mary's Axe to the Monument
Monument
City of London Walk - FINISH HERE
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POOL OF LONDON WALK
Circular walk around the Pool of London from London Bridge to Tower Bridge passing 10 of Londons top
tourist attractions
STARTS and FINISHES at MONUMENT UNDERGROUND STATION
Circular Route
Leisure Walker 3 Hours
Power Walker 1 hour
(plus any stopping / visiting time)
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At Monument Underground Station exit towards Cannon Street. Turn sharp left out of the exit and walk down the
London Bridge
west (right hand) side of King William Street onto London Bridge. Continue over the right-hand side of London
Bridge to Glaziers Hall.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
London Bridge was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1973 having replaced
a 19th century bridge that was sold and reconstructed in Lake Havasu
City, Arizona. The oldest crossing point of the tidal Thames the first
bridge was built here by the Romans in AD52. A later medieval bridge was
lined both sides with houses and shops and lasted for over 600 years.
Take the narrow flight of steps behind Glaziers Hall down onto Montague Close (Thames Path) and turn right at
the bottom. Follow Montague Close around to the left, walking behind Southwark Cathedral.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
Southwark Cathedral is the oldest cathedral church in London. Built on
the site of a roman villa and later 7th century convent this 13th century
church was the first example of gothic architecture in London. Home to
the Bishop of Southwark, inside you can see remains of the Roman Villa's
paving and a Norman arch. John Harvard was baptised here 1607.
Turn right onto Winchester Walk then left through Jubilee Market into Borough Market. After walking around the
markets exit left back onto Winchester Walk.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
Borough Market, with its strategic position near the riverside wharves,
has been trading for over 1000 years. A wholesale fruit and vegetable
market it comes to life for three days a week as Londons most popular
fine food retail market selling food from all around the world. The unique
location is often used by television chefs and the surrounding streets as
a film set.
Turn left out of Jubilee Market back on to Winchester Walk. At the end turn right into Stoney Street then left into
Clink Street for the Clink Prison Museum.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
The Clink, named after the rattling of chains prisoners wore, was first and
most notorious medieval prison in England. Built in the 12th century by
the Bishop of Winchester to stem the rising crime near his Palace the
prison was burned down in 1780. The Clink Prison Museum is in the
basement of a 19th century warehouse, on the original site of the prison.
London Bridge
London Bridge to Southwark Cathedral
Southward Catherdral
Southwark Cathedral to Borough Market
Borough and Jubilee Markets
Borough Market to Clink Prison Museum
Clink Prison Museum
Clink Prison to Golden Hinde
Re-trace your steps back along Clink Street into Pickfords Wharf. Passing the 12th century ruins of Winchester
Palace walk up to the Golden Hinde.
The Golden Hinde was Sir Francis Drakes flagship during his famous 1577-
80 round-the-world voyage. Preserved by Elizabeth I as Britains first
museum ship the original English galleon rotted away in the late 17th
century. This fully working replica, which has also circumnavigated the
globe, was launched in 1973.
Walk around the front of the Golden Hinde onto Catherdral Street, then turning sharp left back into Montague
Close. Follow the road under London Bridge to the London Bridge Experience.
Three of Londons top tourist attractions; the horrific and gruesome
London Tombs, formerly a plague pit in vaults below London Bridge;
London Dungeon, a museum of horrible history", brought to life by an
actor-led interactive experience; recall the London Blitz with sights,
sounds and smells and take cover in a recreation of a London
Underground air raid shelter.
From the London Bridge Experience continue under London Bridge into Tooley Street. Turn left down the
narrow passage way just before Saint Clave House, turning right at the end onto The Queenss Walk (Thames
Path). Walk along the riverside path to Hays Galleria.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
For the Britain at War & London Dungen attractions walk through Hay's Galleria back onto Tooley Street. Walk
back through Hay's Galleria to re-join the walk.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
Hays Galleria was created from one of the Pool of Londons busiest 19th century wharfs. At its
height Hays Wharf landed most of Londons imported dry produce, included tea. The wharf, dock
and surrounding warehouses were converted in the 1980s into a range of shops, offices, cafes
and restaurants popular with locals and tourists.
The Golden Hinde
Golden Hinde to London Bridge Experiance
London Bridge Attractions
London Bridge to Hay's Gallaria
Britain at War & London Dungen
Hay's Galleria
London Dungen
Continue along the Queen's Walk riverside path pass Hays Galleria to H.M.S. Belfast.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
H.M.S Belfast, designed for the protection of trade and offensive action,
was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1939. Seeing much action in
WWII Belfast was the largest and most powerful cruiser in the Royal
Navy. Equipped with the most advanced radar systems, her massive fire
power protected arctic convoys the opened up the D-day landings.
Continue along the Queen's Walk riverside path from H.M.S. Belfast to City Hall.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
City Hall is the main offices for Londons governing elected body, the
London Assembly, led by the Mayor of London. The bulbous shape building
was designed by Norman Foster using similar design techniques he used
on the rebuilding of the Reichstag (parliament) in Germany. Opened 2002
the 10 story leaning glass sphere has an internal rising ramp that rises to
the top of the building.
Continue along the Queen's Walk riverside path from City Hall to Tower Bridge.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
Walk under Tower Bridge and along to the end of Shad Thames to The Design Museum.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
Butler Wharf was the largest warehouse complex in the Pool of London.
Now a collection of leading restaurants, shops and bars the pretty Shad
Thames runs its length. The Design Museum promotes the contemporary
design, showcasing the talents of the worlds best designers and
architects through a collection and programme of exhibitions.
Britain at War
Hay's Galleria to H.M.S Belfast
HMS Belfast
H.M.S Belfast to City Hall
City Hall
City Hall to Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge to Design Museum
Design Museum
From the Design Museum walk back to Tower Bridge along the riverside path, in front of the restaurants, to the
passage way that leads back through to Shad Thames. Walk up to Tower Bridge.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
Tower Bridge is probably the most famous bridge in the world and one of
Londons leading landmarks. Opened in 1894 by the Prince of Wales, the
two huge 1000 ton bascules can be raised in less than 5 minutes to allow
river traffic into the upper Pool of London. At the top is a covered
pedestrian walkway offering spectacular views of London.
Walk up the west (left hand) flight of steps onto Tower Bridge and walk across to the first flight of steps on the
other side. Walk down the steps under the bridgeand on to St Katharine's Way.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
After walking round St Katherine's dock take the footpath leading to the front of the Tower Thistle Hotel and
continue back to Tower Bridge.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
St Katharine Dock was built in 1828 on the site of the medieval hospital
of St. Katharine. Once a thriving commercial port handling valuable
cargoes from the West Indies to the Far East the docks are now home to
warehouse apartments and numerous shops, cafes and restaurants. The
original dock twin basins are used for a marina where luxury yachts lie
next to historic Thames barges.
Walk under Tower Bridge along the cobbled road to the Tower of London and Traitors Gate. Continue along the
river front path past, Three Quays, Sugar Quays, Customs House and Old Billingsgate Market to London Bridge.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
The Tower of London, build by William the Conqueror after the Battle of
Hastings in 1066, is the oldest Normal Castle in England and oldest
complete building in London. Home to the Crown Jewels and guarded by
the famous Beefeaters it has played a prominent role in English history, as
defensive fort, royal palace, prison, execution site, royal mint and royal
menagerie.
Walk under the first part of London Bridge, turn right and take the steps up onto London Bridge. Turn right at the
Design Museum to Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge to St Katharine's Dock
St Katherines Dock Walk
St Katherines Dock
Tower Bridge to London Bridge
Tower of London
London Bridge to Monument
top of the steps on to King William Street. Continue a short distance and turn right into Monument Street for the
Monument stone column.
POOL OF LONDON WALK
The Monument, designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1671 on the orders of
Charles II, was built to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire of London and
to celebrate the rebuilding of the City. The Monument at 61.5m is the
tallest free-standing stone-column in the world. The viewing platform
near the top is reached by climbing 311 spiral steps.
Our walk STARTS and FINISHED at Monument Underground station.
Monument
Pool of London Walk Start & Finish Here
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ROYAL LONDON WALK - Walk London
Explore Royal London thought it's green and open spaces. Walk London's Royal London Walk starts at St.
James's Park underground station and finishes at Lancaster Gate underground station.
Leisure walker 3 hours
Power walker 1 hour
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Our Royal London Walk STARTS at ST. JAMES'S UNDERGROUND STATION.

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Royal London Walk - START HERE
At ST. JAMES'S UNDERGROUND station go to the BROADWAY& PARK exits and take the 1st exit on the left. Walk
straight across the road into QUEEN ANNE's GATE and into St. James's Park.
Three royal palaces skirt St James's Park. The most ancient palace is
Westminster, now known as the Houses of Parliament. www.walklondon.com
On entering St. James's Park continue straight ahead following the path to the BLUE FOOTBRIDGE across St.
James Park Lake. Walk over the bridge to the other side and continue on the path to THE MALL. To see St.
James's Palace, cross THE MALL and walk up MARLBOROUGH ROAD, turning left at the end. Retrace your steps
back to THE MALL and turn right.
Built between 1531 and 1536, St. James's Palace was a residence of
kings and queens of England for over 300 years. St. James's Palace today
is the home of several members of the Royal Family. www.walklondon.com
Clarence House was built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of
John Nash for Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence. It was the London
home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1953 until 2002 and is
now the official London residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess
of Cornwall. www.walklondon.com
Walk up THE MALL to the Queen Victoria Memorial and Buckingham Palace. Walk to the right of the Palace,
turn left and walk up the right hand side of CONSTITUTION HILL next to Green Park to HYDE PARK CORNER. Cross
the busy road, walk through Wellington Arch and follow the path right, crossing the road again into Hyde Park.
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of
Britain's sovereigns since 1837. It evolved from a town house that was
owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of
Buckingham. Today it is The Queen's official residence.
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Britain's sovereigns since 1837. It evolved from a town house that was
owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of
Buckingham. Today it is The Queen's official residence.
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Originally commissioned as a grand outer entrance to Buckingham Palace, this massive
monument was moved to its present site in 1882. The spectacular sculpture
surmounting the arch is the largest bronze sculpture in Europe, depicting
the angel of peace descending on the chariot of war. www.walklondon.com
Royal London Walk - St James 's Park
Royal London Walk - St. James's Park
Royal London Walk - St. James's Park to St. James
Palace
Royal London Walk - St. James's Palace
Royal London Walk - Clarence House
Royal London Walk - The Mall to Hyde Park
Royal London Walk - Buckingham Palace
Royal London Walk - Buckingham Palace to Royal Mews
Royal London Walk - Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace
Royal London Walk - Wellington Arch
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The home of the Duke of Wellington where he lived after the battle of Waterloo.
The interior has changed very little over time and houses one of the finest art
collections in London.
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In Hyde Park, cross the park road and bear right following the DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES MEMORIAL WALK, into the
Rose Garden. Follow the path up to the Serpentine Boating Lake. Turn left and walk around the lake (i n a
cl ockwi se di recti on) to the Lido outdoor swimming area. Continiue on the footpath round to the Princess of Wales
Memorial Fountain.

The Serpentine is a recreational lake created in 1730 by order of
Queen Caroline, wife of George II. The Serpentine Bridge marks the
boundary between Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
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Her Majesty The Queen opened the Memorial to Diana, Princess of
Wales on 6th July 2004. The design aims to reflect Diana's life, water flows
from the highest point in two directions as it cascades, swirls and bubbles
before meeting in a calm pool at the bottom. The water is constantly being
refreshed and is drawn from London's water table.
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Continue on the path past the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain crossing the park road into
Kensington Gardens. Turn left on the path, then right into FLOWER WALK footpath. Follow this path past the
Serpentine Gallery to the Albert Memorial.
Serpentine Gallery is one of Londons best-loved galleries for modern
and contemporary art. Its Exhibition, Architecture, and Public Programmes
attract 750,000 visitors a year.
Admission is free.
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Prince Albert Memorial is one of the grandest high-Victorian gothic
extravaganzas celebrating his passions and interests. Marble figures
representing Europe, Asia, Africa and America stand at each corner.
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The Royal Albert Hall has been in continuous use since it was opened in March 1871. Built
to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert, Wagner, Verdi and Elgar conducted the
first UK performance of their own works on its concert platform.
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Walk past the front of the Albert Memorial down to QUEENS GATE. (Go out of Queens Gate to vi si t The Royal Albert Hall).
Royal London Walk - Serpentine to Princess of Wales
Memorial Fountain
Royal London Walk - Serpentine Lake
Royal London Walk - Diana, Memorial Fountain
Royal London Walk - Kensingtion Gardens to Alber
Memorial
Royal London Walk - Serpentine Gallery
Royal London Walk - Albert Memorial
Royal London Walk - Royal Albert Hall
Royal London Walk - Albert Memorial to Kensington
Palace
Stay in the park following the footpath straight ahead to PALACE GATE. Turn right and walk up BROAD WALK to
Kensington Palace. Walk round Kensington Palace and exit straight across the BROAD WALK to the Round
Pond and onto the lake, The Long Water. Turn left.
Kensington Palace, Grade I listed, is a royal residence of the British
Royal Family since the 17th century. Today it is the official residence of
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester; the Duke and Duchess of Kent; and
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.

Walk past Peter Pan Statue exiting Kensington Gardens through MARLBOROUGH GATE. by the ITALIAN GARDENS.
Peter Pan flew from his nursery to live in Kensington Gardens and
make friends with the fairies. A bronze statue is situated where he landed,
next to the Long Water, at site chosen by J M Barrie.
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Our Royal London Walk FINISHES at LANCASTER GATE UNDERGROUND STATION.

Royal London Walk - Kensington Palace
Royal London Walk, Kensington Palace to Lancaster
Gate
Royal London Walk - Peter Pan Statue
Royal London Walk - FINISH HERE
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THE QUEEN'S WALK
Queens Walk, Our section; Cross Westminster Bridge, then follow the River Thames south bank path Tate
Modern, then cross back over the river on the Millennium foot bridge to St Pauls Cathedral.
Leisure Walker 2 hours.
Power Walker 45mins.
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Our walk STARTS at Westminster Underground station.
THE QUEENS WALK
The Queen's Walk - START
Turn left out of Westminster Underground Station Subway (Exit 6) on to Bridge Street. Go straight cross the
(usually busy) Victoria Embankment and walk across the left hand side of Westminster Bridge to the South Bank
Lion.
THE QUEENS WALK
Walk down the steps from Westminster Bridge by the South Bank Lion onto The Queen's Walk (Southbank River
Thames Path). Walk straight ahead past the Old County Hall and London Aquarium to the London Eye.
THE QUEENS WALK
Westminster Bridge now the oldest bridge across the River Thames in
London. The 7 arch iron bridge was build in 1862. The South Bank Lion
weighs over 13,400kg and is made from Coade, a stone used on the front
of Buckingham Palace. Westminster Bridge
Old County Hall is now a major tourist attraction and houses the
London SeaLife Aquarium, the London Film Museum, Namco Funscape,
cafes, restaurants and a hotel. Old County Hall
At 135m the London Eye is the largest observation wheel in the world and
is one of London's Top attractions with unique and breathtaking views of
Westminster and the City. One rotation takes 30 mins, views up to 40km!
London Eye
Walk up the steps or take the lift onto Queen's Golden Jubilee
Footbridge, which runs both sides of the railway bridge. To see the views,
walk over one side to the North Bank, down the steps, past the shops
and back up over the other side to rejoin The Queen's Walk. Golden Jubilee
Footbridges
Continue along The Queen's Walk, under the Queen's Jubilee footbridges and Hungerford railway bridge to the
Royal Festival Hall.
THE QUEENS WALK
The Southbank Centre is the largest arts centre in the world and
contains the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Rooms, Poetry
Library and Hayward Gallery. The Southbank is a popular place to meet and
has become one of London's top visitor attractions. Southbank Centre
Continue on The Queen's Walk riverside footpath past the Southbank Centre (Royal Festival, Queen Elizabeth
Westminster Bridge
Big Ben to the London Eye
Westminster Bridge and South Bank Lion
Old County Hall
London Eye
Queen's Jubilee Footbridges
London Eye to Queen's Jubilee Footbridge
Southbank Arts Centre
Royal Festival Hall to Gabrie'ls Wharf
Halls, Purcall Room and Hayward Gallery). Continue on under Waterloo Bridge, past the National Film Theatre
and the Royal National Theatre to Gabriel's Wharf.
THE QUEENS WALK
The National is London's most prominent publicy funded
theatre company staging over 20 productions a year. The
foyers are open to the public and contain restaurants, bars,
exhibitions and a bookshop. The National
Continue on The Queen's Walk passing under the OXO Tower then in-front of Sea Containers House. Continue on
the riverside path under Blackfriers Bridge road bridge and the railway bridge to Tate Modern.
THE QUEENS WALK
Originally named Stamford Wharf it was London's second highest
commercial building. The OXO beef cube logo was incorporated as windows
in the buildings tower to get around a ban on sky advertising. The tower
complex and neighbouring Gabriel's Wharf contain interesting shops,
galleries, cafes and restaurants. OXO Tower and Gabriel's Wharf
Continue on the riverside path a short distance past Tate Modern, under the Millennium Footbridge to
Shakespears Globe. Re-trace your steps back to the Millennium Bridge.
THE QUEENS WALK
Tate Modern in London is Britain's national museum of international
contemporary art. The galleries are housed in the former Bankside Power
Station which was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the architect
London's famous red telephone boxes. Originally built in 1947 it is the
most visited modern art gallery in the world. Tate Modern
Opened in 1997, the new Globe Theatre is a reconstruction of the
original 1599 Elizabethan wooden 'O' oak framed Globe. Built on the original
site where Shakespeare regularly performed it has now become a
successful 21st century performance space. Shakespeares Globe
Leaving The Queen's Walk, walk up onto the Millennium Footbridge and cross to the north bank of the River
Thames. Walk straight across Queen Victoria Street and up the footpath across St Paul's Church Yard road into
St Paul's Cathedral.
THE QUEENS WALK
Royal National Theatre
OXO Tower to Tate Modern
OXO Tower and Gabriel's Wharf
Tate Modern to Shakespears Globe
Tate Modern
Shakespear's Globe Theatre
Millennium Bridge to St Pauls
Millennium Foot Bridge
The Millennium Footbridge links the South Bank to the City of London.
The bridge is aligned to give a spectacular view of St Paul's Cathedral
south facade. The eight suspension cables are tensioned to pull with a
force of 2,000 tones against the piers set into each bank enough to
support a working load of 5,000 people on the bridge at one time. Millennium
Footbridge
A Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked the City
of London since 604AD. The current Cathedral was designed
by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710
after its predecessor was destroyed in the 1666 Great Fire of
London. St Paul's Cathedral
Our walk finishes at St Paul's underground station on the north side of St Paul's Catherdral.
THE QUEENS WALK
St Paul's Cathedral
The Queen's Walk - FINISH
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WESTMINSTER WALK - Walk London
Walk past London's seats of Royal and Political power; see these and other world famous attractions.
Circular walk
Leisure walker: 2 hours
Power Walker: 45 mins
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Walk London's Westminster Walk STARTS and FINISHES at WESTMINSTER UNDERGROUND STATION

Circular Route
Leisure Walker 3 Hours
Power Walker 1 hour
Westminster Walk - START & FINISH HERE
(pl us any stoppi ng / vi si ti ng ti me)

Big Ben is not the clock tower but the thirteenth bell in the Clock
Tower (St Stephen's Tower) which strikes the hour. www.walklondon.com
At WESTMISTER UNDERGROUND station come out of EXIT 4, you will be opposite Big Ben and the Houses of
Parliament. Turn right along Bridge Street towards Parliament Square, go straight across the busy road and turn
right up into Parliament Street. Walk up the left-hand side of the road past Her Majesty's Treasury, the Foreign
and Colonial Office and Cenotaph. You are now in Whitehall.
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Build by Sir George Downing, No 10 Downing Street is an office for
the Prime Minister (1st Lord of the Treasury), a meeting place for the
Cabinet and a venue for state events.
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Continue up Whitehall past Downing Street to Horse Guards and, on the opposite side of the road, Banqueting
House. Walk through the arch on the left to view Horse Guards Parade and the Old Admiralty Offices. Turn round
and walk back through the arch on to Whitehall.
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Horse Guards, built between 1751-1753, is the headquarters of the
Household Cavalry. Watch the changing of the guard, relieved every hour
daily from 10 am to 4 pm. www.walklondon.com
Continue up Whitehall to Trafalger Square and Nelson's Column. Admiralty Arch is on your left as you cross the
road into the square.
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Banqueting House is the only complete building left surviving from the
Palace of Whitehall, the largest palace in Europe during Henry VIII's reign
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The column was built between 1840 and 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's
death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Nelson faces south looking towards the Admiralty, with
the Mall on his right flank, where Nelson's ships are represented on the top of each flagpole.
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Houses of Parliament & Big Ben
Big Ben to Downing Street
Downing Street
Whitehall to Horse Guards
Horse Guards
Horse Guards to Trafalgar Square
Banqueting House
Trafalgar Square and Nelsons Column
The National Gallery has one of the greatest collections of Western
European painting in the world. From the Middle Ages to the early 20th
century it includes works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt,
Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir, Cezanne and Van Gogh. www.walklondon.com
Walk to the top of Trafalgar Square to The National Gallery. (To the right of the National Gallery is the National
Portrait Gallery.) At the top of the square turn left and walk past the National Gallery into Pall Mall East. Continue
straight on into Pall Mall. Cross Pall Mall and turn left into Waterloo Place.div>
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Walk to the end of Waterloo Place to the Duke of York Column. Cross Carlton House Terrace, walk down The
Duke of York Steps and at the bottom turn right onto The Mall.
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Walk up The Mall and take the first road on your right, Marlborough Road to view St. James Palace. Turn round
and walk back onto The Mall and continue up past Clarence House to Buckingham Palace.
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Built between 1531 and 1536, St. James's Palace was a residence of
kings and queens of England for over 300 years. St. James's Palace today
is the home of several members of the Royal Family. As it is often in use for
official functions, it is not open to the public. www.walklondon.com
Clarence House is the official London residence of The Prince of
Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. It is open to the public during the
summer months each year. www.walklondon.com
Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and is opened to visitors on a regular basis.
From April until July the guard change is scheduled to take place daily at
11.30am, arrive early to get a good view. www.walklondon.com
Walk up to Buckingham Palace past Queen Victoria Memorial. Walk to the left of the palace into Buckingham
Gate. Follow the road round into Buckingham Palace Road, past the the Queen's Gallery and shop in to The
Royal Mews. Re-trace your steps back along Buckingham Palace Road bear right crossing the road into Birdcage
The National & Portrate Galleries
Trafalgar Square to Pall Mall
Pall Mall to the The Mall
The Mall to St James's Palace
St James's Palace
Clarence House
Buckingham Palace
Buckinham Palace to The Royal Mews
Walk.

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One of the finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews at
Buckingham Palace provides a unique insight into the department of the
Royal Household that provides transport by road for The Queen and other
members of the Royal Family. www.walklondon.com
From Birdcage Walk take the 1st footpath on the left into St James Park. Follow the Diana, Princess of Wales
memorial footpath down the right-hand side of the lake. Cross the Blue Bridge over the lake, and continue down
the left-hand side of the lake out of the park into Horse Guards Road.
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The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms is an
underground complex that had been used as an operational
command and control centre by the British government
throughout the Second World War. Open to the general public.
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Turn right down Horse Guards Road to the Clive Steps and the Churchill Museum and Cabinate War Rooms.
Continue down Horse Guards Road, at the end go straight cross Birdcage Walk into Storey's Gate. At the end,
turn left into The Sanctury and Westminster Abbey. Walk back to Parliament Square and WESTMISTER
UNDERGROUND station.
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Westminster Abbey is steeped in more than a thousand years of
history. Benedictine monks first came to this site in the middle of the tenth
century, establishing a tradition of daily worship which continues to this
day. The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final
resting place of seventeen monarchs. The present church, begun by Henry
III in 1245, is one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country www.walklondon.com
The Royal Mews
Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade Ground
Cabinet War Rooms
Horse Guards to Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey

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