LONDON'S TOP 5 WALKS

ROYAL LONDON WALK

St James Park Clarence House Buckingham Palace The Royal Mews Constitution Hill
Wellington Arch (Hyde Park Corner) Apsley House (No 1 London) Hyde Park Serpentine
Gallery Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Albert Memorial Royal Albert Hall Kensington
Gardens Kensington Palace

WESTMINSTER WALK
Houses of Parliament Big Ben 10 Downing Street Horse Guards Trafalgar Square and
Nelsons Column National Gallery National Portrait Gallery Pall Mall The Mall Admiralty
Arch Clarence House Buckingham Palace The Royal Mews St James Park Cabinet War
Rooms Westminster Abbey

THE QUEEN'S WALK

Westminster Bridge South Bank Lion County Hall (London Aquarium) London Eye South
Bank Centre (Royal Festival Hall Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Rooms, Poetry Library)
National Theatre National Film Institute Gabriel's Wharf OXO Tower and Centre Tate
Modern Shakespeare's Globe Millennium Bridge St Paul's Cathedral

CITY OF LONDON WALK

St Paul's Cathedral Guild Hall St Stephen Walbrook London Stone Bank of England Royal
Exchange Leadenhall Market Lloyds of London No 1 St Mary's Axe (Gherkin) Monument
(Pudding Lane, Great Fire of London)

POOL OF LONDON WALK

Monument London Bridge Southwark Cathedral Borough Market and Shard Clink Prison
Museum Golden Hinde London Bridge Experiance Hay's Galleria Britain at War London
Dungeon H.M.S. Belfast City Hall Shad Thames Design Museum Butlers Wharf Tower
Bridge St Katherines Dock Tower of London Monument (Great Fire of London)
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ROYAL LONDON WALK

Explore Royal London thought it's green and open spaces. WALK LONDON's Royal London Walk passes
many of central London's historic and prestigious royal palaces, households and other related attractions,

most of which can be visited.

Starting at St James's Park underground station the entire walk is through parkland and gardens. Follow in
the footsteps of King Charles II and walk on 'royal soil' from Westminster to Kensington ending in
tranquel Italian Gardens.
For your comfort WALK LONDON's self-guided walking tour passing many cafes and refreshment
facilities. Take a picnic and make a day of it!

Leisure walker: 3 hours

Power walker: 55 minutes
START:

St James's Park Underground: District and Circle Lines

St James's Park The Mall St James's Palace Clarence House Buckingham Palace The
Royal Mews Constitution Hill Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner Apsley House, No 1 London
Hyde Park Serpentine Gallery Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain Albert Memorial
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gardens Kensington Palace Round Pond Peter Pan Statue
FINISH:

Lancaster Gate Underground:Central Line

ROYAL LONDON WALK

TOURIST AND SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTIONS
ST JAMES'S' PARK

Three royal palaces border St James's Park. The most ancient palace is Westminster,
now known as the Houses of Parliament. St James's Palace with its Tudor style, still holds the title of the
"Court of St James" despite the fact that the Monarch has lived in the third palace, Buckingham Palace
since 1837. Watch the wildlife officers feeding the pelicans every day at 2:30pm.

ST JAMES'S PALACE, THE ROYAL COURT

Built between 1531 and 1536, St. James's Palace was a residence for Kings and Queens
of England for over 300 years. Today the palace, which is not open to the public, is still home to several
members of the Royal Family and often in use for official royal functions. Since the accession of Queen
Victoria in 1837, the Sovereign has lived at Buckingham Palace.

THE MALL and CLARENCE HOUSE

The Mall is the coloured road which looks like a giant red carpet running from
Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace. Clarence House was built to the designs of John Nash for Prince
William, Duke of Clarence. He lived there as King William IV from 1830 until 1837. Clarence House is
the official London residence of HRH The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buckingham Palace has served as the primary London residence of Britain's sovereigns
since 1837. Originally build by the Duke of Buckingham, it has 775 rooms including 19 State rooms and
52 Royal and guest bedrooms. Used by The Queen for official events and receptions, the palace is
furnished and decorated with priceless works of art from the Royal Collection.

THE QUEEN'S GALLERY and ROYAL MEWS

The Queen's Gallery, next to Buckingham Palace holds regular exhibitions and
permanent displays of art from the Royal Collection.
One of the finest working stables in the world, The Royal Mews provides horse-drawn and motor
transport for the Queen and other members of the Royal family.

CONSTITUTION HILL and WELLINGTON ARCH

Constitution Hill is the official route that connects The Mall with Hyde Park Corner.
Wellington Arch, moved to its present site in 1882, was originally commissioned as a grand outer entrance
to Buckingham Palace. The spectacular sculpture surmounting the arch is the largest bronze sculpture in
Europe, depicting the angel of peace descending on the chariot of war.

APSLEY HOUSE, No 1 LONDON

The London home of the Duke of Wellington where he lived after his victory over
Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. The interior has changed very little over time and houses one of the
finest art collections in London including Velazquez, Rubens and Canova's massive nude statue of
Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker. Open to the public, it is run by English Heritage.

HYDE PARK and THE SERPENTINE

Hyde Park is one of London's finest landscapes dating back to the 16th Century, when
King Henry VIII used it to hunt deer and wild boar. Today it is a magnificent Park in the heart of London
with lakes, meadows, tracks, bridle ways and over 4000 trees. The Serpentine lake, created in 1730, is the
earliest example of an artificial recreational lake design to look natual.

DIANA, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain

Her Majesty The Queen opened the Memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales on 6th July
2004. The design aims to reflect Diana's life with water flowing from the highest point in two directions
into a calm pool at the bottom. The water is constantly being refreshed from London's water table. There
are three bridges where you can cross the water and go right to the heart of the fountain.

SERPENTINE GALLERY

The Serpentine Gallery is one of Londons best-loved galleries for modern and
contemporary art. Its exhibition, architecture, education and public programs attract approximately
750,000 visitors a year. In the grounds of the Gallery is a permanent work by artist and poet Ian Hamilton
Finlay, dedicated to the Serpentines former Patron, Diana Princess of Wales.

ALBERT MEMORIAL

The Albert, Prince Consort Memorial is one of the grandest high-Victorian gothic
extravaganzas anywhere in the world and celebrates Prince Albert's passions and interests. Marble figures
representing Europe, Asia, Africa and America stand at each corner of the memorial. Higher up are figures
representing manufacture, commerce, agriculture and engineering.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL

The Royal Albert Hall is a Grade I Listed building and has been in continuous use
since it was opened in March 1871. It was built to fulfill the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's
consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and
Sciences. Wagner, Verdi and Elgar have conducted their own works on its concert platform.

KENSINGTON PALACE

Kensington Palace has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th
century. Originally built in 1605 it was significantly improved by Sir Christopher Wren from 1698-1718.
Home to Diana, Princess of Wales and birthplace of Queen Victoria, it is now the official residence of
Prince William and Kate Middleton, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

KENSINGTON GARDENS

Created in 1735, the Round Pond has avenues of trees radiating out, each giving a
different view of Kensington Palace. Peter Pan flew from his nursery to live in Kensington Gardens. A
bronze statue is situated where he landed, next to the Long Water, at site chosen by J M Barrie.
End our Royal London Walk in the tranquil Italian Water Gardens.

Royal London Walk - Interactive Google Sightseeing Map

St JAMES's PARK to CONSTITUTION HILL

WESTMINSTER WALK
WALK LONDON's Westminster Walk takes you past London's most important seats of Royal and
Political power. On this self-guided sightseeing tour you will see many of London's historic and
prestigious landmarks, some dating back over a 1000 years. Most of the tourist attractions can be visited
throughout the year, see the attraction guide pages.
Starting and finishing at Westminster underground station the tour passes London's top tourist attractions
including Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, The Mall, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.
For your comfort WALK LONDON's Westminster Walking tour passes many shops, cafes, bars,
restaurants and places to rest.

Leisure walker: 2 hours

Power walker: 45 minutes
START:

Westminster Underground: District and Circle Lines

Houses of Parliament Big Ben 10 Downing Street Horse Guards Admiralty Arch Trafalgar
Square and Nelsons Column National Gallery National Portrait Gallery Pall Mall The Mall
St James's Palace Clarence House Buckingham Palace The Royal Mews St James Park
Cabinet War Rooms Westminster Abbey
FINISH:

Westminster Underground:District and Circle Lines

WESTMINSTER WALK
TOURIST AND SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTIONS

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
and BIG BEN

Edward the Confessor, the Saxon Monarch, built the first Palace of
Westminster on this site in 1050. This World Heritage site has been in continuous use since the 11th
century, as a royal palace and now as the centre of British Government. Big Ben, a top tourist attraction, is
not the clock-tower but the Great Bell inside the tower that has struck every hour since 1859.

No 10 DOWNING STREET

No 10 Downing Street is home and official office to the British

Prime Minister. Headquarters to Her Majesty's Government it is a meeting place for the Cabinet and a
venue for state events and visiting Heads of foreign Governments. The street is named after Sir George
Downing, a diplomat and property developer who helped arrange the acquisition of New York from the
Dutch.

HORSE GUARDS, THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY

Horse Guards, built in 1753, is the formal entrance to St. James's

Palace via St James's Park and headquarters to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. Watch the
changing of the guard, relieved every hour daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Only the Monarch is allowed to
drive through its central archway, but tourists can walk through into the exercise ground of Horse Guards
Parade.

BANQUETING HOUSE , WHITEHALL

Banqueting House is the largest surviving part of the Palace of

Whitehall which was destroyed by fire in 1698. Whitehall had been expanded by King Henry VIII into the
largest palace in Europe. The banqueting 'house', which contains Ruben's masterpiece celling, was
designed by Inigo Jones for James I, in 1622. Banqueting House was the site of Charles I's execution.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE
and NELSON'S COLUMN

On the site of King Edward I's 13th century stables, Trafalgar Square
was landscaped by architect John Nash for Prince Regent in 1826. Named after the 1805 naval Battle of
Trafalgar, at the centre is Nelson's Column, guarded at its base by four huge lions. A popular meeting
place for tourists, it is surrounded by many of London's best visitor attractions.

THE NATIONAL and

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERIES

The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of

Western European paintings in the world. From the Middle Ages to the early 20th century it includes work
by Botticelli, Turner, Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh and Leonardo de Vinci. The National Portrait Gallery
displays portraits of famous British men and women from the 16th Century to the present day.

ST JAMES'S PALACE

Built 1536, St. James's Palace was home to the Kings and Queens of
England for over 300 years. Today St. James's Palace is still residence to several members of the Royal
Family and often in use for official royal functions. Since the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837, the
reigning monarch has lived at Buckingham Palace. The palace is not open to the public.

THE MALL and CLARENCE HOUSE

The Mall is the coloured road which looks like a giant red carpet
running from Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace. Clarence House was built to the designs of John
Nash for Prince William, Duke of Clarence. He lived there as King William IV from 1830 until 1837.
Clarence House is the official London residence of HRH The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall
and Prince Harry.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of

Britain's sovereigns since 1837. A working palace, used by the Queen for numerous events and official
receptions, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors in the summer. Changing of the Guard,
London's most popular tourist attraction, takes place on selected days through-out the year.

THE QUEEN'S GALLERY and ROYAL MEWS

The Queen's Gallery, open to the public, holds art exhibitions and
displays items from the Royal Collection. The Royal Mews, next to Buckingham Palace, is one of the
world's finest working stables and provides a unique view into the operation of the Royal Household
department which provides road transport for the Queen and other members of the Royal Family.

CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS

The Churchill War Rooms, deep beneath the HM Treasury buildings,

was the secret underground command and control centre used by the British government during the
Second World War. Abandoned in August 1945, the complex of rooms and corridors house the Cabinet
War Rooms, which have been kept as they were left, and the Churchill Museum.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey, one of the most important Gothic buildings in

the country, has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final resting place of seventeen
monarchs. Benedictine monks first came to this site in the tenth century, establishing a tradition of daily
worship which continues today. At its centre is the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint.

START at Westminster Underground Station. Come out of the station at EXIT 4. You will be opposite the
Palace of Westminster looking at the largest four-faced clock tower in the world. Big Ben, is not the Clock
Tower, but is the largest bell inside the tower that strikes the hour.
Turn right on to BRIDGE STREET SW1 towards Parliament Square. Go straight across the busy road and
turn right (before the red telephone box) into PARLIAMENT STREET SW1.
Walk up the left-hand side of Parliament Street past Her Majesty's Treasury, the Foreign and Colonial
Office and Cenotaph. You are now in WHITEHALL SW1. Continue up Whitehall past DOWNING
STREET SW1 to Horse Guards.

Walk through the arch on the left to view Horse Guards Parade and the Old Admiralty Offices. Walk back
through the arch and back onto Whitehall.

Continue up Whitehall, past the entrance to THE MALL SW1 and Admiralty Arch into Trafalgar Square.
Nelson's Column is guarded by 4 bronze lions, the fountains send jets of water 24m into the air.
Walk to the top of the TRAFALGAR SQUARE to The National and Portrait Galleries. Turn left and walk
past the National Gallery then the National Portrait Gallery into PALL MALL EAST SW1. Continue
straight on crossing HAYMARKET SW1 into PALL MALL SW1. Cross Pall Mall and turn left into
WATERLOO PLACE SW1.
Walk to the end of Waterloo Place, to the Duke of York Column. Cross CARLTON HOUSE TERRACE
SW1 and walk down The Duke of York Steps. At the bottom turn right onto THE MALL SW1

THE MALL TO ST JAMES'S PARK

Walk up THE MALL SW1 and take the first road on your right, MARLBOROUGH ROAD SW1, to view
St. James's Palace. Turn round and walk back down Marlborough Road and then turn right back onto The
Mall.
Continue up The Mall past Clarence House, the official London residence of The Prince of Wales and The
Duchess of Cornwall, to Buckingham Palace.
Walk up to Buckingham Palace past the Queen Victoria Memorial. Walk to the left of the palace into
BUCKINGHAM GATE SW1. Follow the road round past the Queens Gallery and shop in to THE
ROYAL MEWS SW1. Re-trace your steps back along Buckingham Gate and cross the road into
BIRDCAGE WALK SW1.
From Birdcage Walk take the 1st footpath on the left into St James's Park. Follow the Diana, Princess of
Wales memorial footpath down the right-hand side of the lake, to the Blue Bridge.

ST JAMES'S PARK to WESTMINSTER ABBEY

Cross the Blue Bridge over the lake, turn right and continue down the left-hand side of the lake. Continue
straight on past the end of the lake and out of the park into HORSE GUARDS ROAD SW1
Turn right down Horse Guards Road to CLIVE STEPS and the Churchill Museum and Cabinet War
Rooms. Continue down Horse Guards Road, at the end go straight cross BIRDCAGE WALK SW1 into
STOREY'S GATE SW1.
At the end, turn left into THE SANCTUARY SW1 and Westminster Abbey.

THE QUEEN'S WALK

WALK LONDON's Queen's Walk takes you over Westminster Bridge, along the south bank of the River
Thames towards Tate Modern then back over the river on the Millennium footbridge to St Paul's
Cathedral.
This pedestrian walkway is several miles long and passes some of London's most popular tourist and
visitor attractions all of which can be visited throughout the year.
For your comfort WALK LONDON's self-guided Queens' Walk tour passes many shops, cafes, bars and
restaurants on your way to see some of London's most prestigious and world famous art galleries and
theatres.

Leisure walker: 2 hours

Power walker: 45 minutes
START:

Westminster Underground: District and Circle

Westminster Bridge South Bank Lion County Hall (London Sea Life Aquarium) London Eye
South Bank Centre (Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Rooms, Poetry
Library) National Theatre National Film Institute Tate Modern Gabriel's Wharf OXO
Tower and Centre Shakespeare's Globe Millennium Bridge St Paul's Cathedral
FINISH:

St Paul's Underground:Central Line

THE QUEEN'S WALK

TOURIST AND SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTIONS

WESTMINSTER BRIDGE, SOUTH BANK LION

Westminster Bridge, opened in 1862, is now the oldest bridge across

the river Thames in London. The original Westminster Bridge, built in the reign of George II, started to
sink and was replaced. The South Bank Lion weighs 13 tons and is over 150 years old. It was one of three
lions which stood above the entrance to the old Lion Brewery, where the Royal Festival Hall now stands.

COUNTY HALL

County Hall, built in 1922, was the headquarters for the Greater
London Council until it was abolished in 1986. Regularly in conflict with Central Government the facade
of the building acted as a giant billboard for anti-government slogans. County Hall is now a tourist venue
with millions of visitors each year seeing the attractions, eating in the cafes or staying in the hotels.

LONDON EYE

When the London Eye was constructed in 1999 it was the largest
observation wheel in the world. Still the largest in Europe at 135m, it is one of London's top attractions
with unique and breath-taking views of Westminster and the City. One rotation takes 30 minutes, on a
clear day views up to 40km can be seen. Since opening over 40 million passengers have 'flown'.

QUEEN'S JUBILEE FOOTBRIDGES

Opened in 2002, the footbridges run both sides of Hungerford

Railway Bridge and use Isambard Kingdom Brunel's original 1845 buttresses. The complex design won
specialist category in the 2003 Royal Fine Art Commission's Building of the Year Award. Walk up the
steps over one side and back over the other to see outstanding views of London's famous attractions.

SOUTHBANK CENTRE

The Southbank Centre is the largest single-run arts centre in the

world. It contains 5 iconic venues; Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Rooms, Hayward
Gallery and the Poetry Library. With over a 1,000 musicians and artists performing each year, there is a
wide-ranging artistic program including music, dance, literature and the visual arts.

THE ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE

The National is London's most prominent publicly funded theatre

company and stages over 20 productions a year. The Grade II listed building contains three auditoriums,
which present a varied program, including new plays by contemporary playwrights. The foyers, open to
the public, have a theatrical bookshop, cafes, bars, exhibitions and free live music.

OXO TOWER and

GABRIEL'S WHARF

Originally named Stamford Wharf this iconic riverside landmark was

London's second highest commercial building. The OXO beef cube logo was incorporated as windows in
the tower to get around a ban on sky advertising. Gabriel's Wharf is a mix of over 40 independent art and
retail design studios, shops, restaurants and cafes set in a relaxing riverside location.

TATE MODERN

Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of International Modern

and Contemporary art. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, designed in the 1940's by architect
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the galleries and huge turbine hall, 35 meters high and 152 meters long, display
works from the year 1900 to the present day. It is the most visited modern art gallery in the world.

SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE THEATRE

Opened in 1997 with a production of Henry V, Shakespeare's Globe

Theatre is a reconstruction of the original Elizabethan wooden 'O' oak framed Globe. The original Globe
was built in 1599 by the Lord Chamberlain's Men, a playing company to which Shakespeare belonged.
The original playhouse was destroyed by fire in 1613 when a theatrical cannon miss-fired.

LONDON MILLENNIUM FOOTBRIDGE

Opened in 2000, the London Millennium footbridge is an

ultramodern steel suspension bridge that links the Southbank to the City of London. From Tate Modern,
the "blade of light" bridge is aligned to give a spectacular view of St Paul's Cathedral's south facade. The
eight stabilised suspension cables can support over 5,000 people on the bridge.

ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL

A Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked the City of London

since 604AD. The current Cathedral was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1710 after
its predecessor was destroyed in the 1666 Great Fire of London. Events at St Paul's have included the
marriages of Catherine of Aragon to Prince Arthur, 1501 and the Prince of Wales to Lady Diana, 1981.

The Queen's Walk - Interactive Google Sightseeing Map

WESTMINSTER BRIDGE to ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL

START at Westminster Underground Station. Come out of the station at EXIT 4. You will be opposite the
Palace of Westminster looking at the largest four-faced clock tower in the world. Big Ben, is not the Clock
Tower, but is the largest bell inside the tower that strikes the hour.
Turn left out of the station on to BRIDGE STREET SW1 and walk up to VICTORIA EMBANKMENT
SW1. Cross straight over the road and walk across the left hand side of Westminster Bridge to the South
Bank Lion.
Walk DOWN the steps from Westminster Bridge onto The Queen's Walk (Thames Path, South Bank).
Walk straight ahead past the Old County Hall (London Aquarium and National File Museum) and the
London Eye wheel. Continue along the path, under the bridges (Hungerford Millennium foot and railway
bridges) to the Royal Festival Hall.

ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL to OXO TOWER AND GABRIEL'S WHARF

Continue on the path past the Royal Festival, Queen Elizabeth Halls and Purcell Rooms. Walk under
Waterloo Bridge to the Royal National Theatre. Continue on the path past the business offices to Gabriels
Wharf and the OXO Tower.

OXO TOWER and CENTRE to ST PAUL'S CATHERDRAL

Continue on the path past Tate Modern, the Millennium Footbridge (does not wobble now) and
Shakespeares Globe, go under Southwark Bridge. Walk across the millennium foot bridge to St Pauls
Cathedral.

CITY OF LONDON WALK

The City of London is over 2000 years old with Roman and medieval remains side by side with 21st
century award winning architecture.
Starting at St Paul's Cathedral and finishing at Monument underground station WALK LONDON's selfguided City of London walking tour takes you inside the boundaries of the "Square Mile", which have
remained little changed since medieval times.
Walk back in time through narrow alleys and cobbled streets to the most historic parts of the capital. See
many famous landmarks from Christopher Wren's churches to markets that have been trading for 100's of
years to environmentally sustainable sky-scrappers.

Leisure walker: 2 hours

Power walker: 45 minutes
START:

St Paul's Underground: Central Line

St Paul's Cathedral Guild Hall Mansion House St Stephens Walbrook London Stone Bank
of England The Royal Exchange Leaden Hall Market Lloyds of London No 1 St Mary's Axe,
Gherkin Monument, Great Fire of London
FINISH:

Monument Underground: Northern , District and Circle Lines

CITY OF LONDON WALK

TOURIST AND SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTIONS

St PAUL'S CATHEDRAL

St Paul's Cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was re-built

between 1675 and 1710 after the Great Fire of London. As the Nation's church, services under the 3rd
largest church dome in the world have included the funerals of the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson
and the Royal Wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.

GUILDHALL, LONDON

Guildhall has been official headquarters of the Lord Mayor of

London since the twelfth century. Built in the era when the Lord Mayor rivaled the monarch for influence
and prestige, 600 years later on Guildhall's Medieval Hall and Crypts are still used as a magnificent setting
for Royal ceremonies and grand banquets in honour of visiting Heads of State.

MANSION HOUSE

Mansion House is a unique Georgian Town Palace in the City of

London. With its magnificent interiors and elegant furniture, Mansion House is the official residence of
the Lord Mayor of the City of London. Behind the grand six column portico is the 18th century Egyptian
Hall and Ballroom which provide a high-profile venue for dinners and banquets.

ST STEPHEN WALBROOK

In the 2nd century A.D. a temple of Mithras stood on the bank of the
river Walbrook which now runs underneath the church of St Stephen Walbrook. Designed by Sir
Christopher Wren in 1672, the plain exterior of the church hides a Classical interior. A predecessor to St
Pauls Cathedral, architecturally it is one of the most important buildings in London.

LONDON STONE

The London Stone is the place from which the Romans measured all
distances in Britain. The milestone was recognised as the symbolic authority and heart of the City of
London, a place where deals were forged, official statements made and oaths were sworn. Discussed by
Shakespeare and Dickens, London Stone was originally situated in the middle of Cannon Street.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND

The Bank of England, founded in 1694 as a private bank, provided

King William III much needed finance and debt management. Now owned by the Government, the Bank
of England is at the centre of the UK's financial system, issuing banknotes, setting interest rates and, deep
underground, holds one of the worlds largest stocks of gold bars. The Bank has its own museum.

ROYAL EXCHANGE

The Royal Exchange, founded in 1566, was based on the ancient

Bourse at Antwerp and became a principal European market-place. Given Royal status by Elizabeth I,
traders, stockbrokers and London merchants met here on a daily basis putting the Exchange at the centre
of the country's industry. The Royal Exchange is now a luxurious shopping centre.

LEADENHALL MARKET

Leadenhall Market dates back to the fourteenth century and stands

on what was the centre of Roman London. Originally a meat, game and poultry market, the ornate roof
structure and cobbled floors of the present 1881 market is a popular with local city workers and tourists.
Leadenhall was used as Diagon Alley in 'Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone'.

LLOYD'S OF LONDON

Lloyd's of London is the world's most prominent insurance maket. It

was started in 1688 by a small group of shipowners and marine underwriters who met daily in Edwards
Lloyds city coffee house. The Lloyds building, opened by the Queen in 1986, was designed by architect
Sir Richard Rogers who also worked on the Pompidou Centre in Paris.

GHERKIN, 30 ST MARY AXE

30 St Mary Axe, known as the Gherkin, was designed by Lord Foster

and is the sixth tallest building in London. Opened in 2004, the environmentally sustainable sky-scrapper
was voted the most admired new building in the world in a survey of leading architects. At 180 meters tall
there is only one piece of curved glass on the building the lens-shaped cap at the top.

THE MONUMENT, Great Fire of London 1666

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.

City of London Walk - Interactive Google Sightseeing Map

St PAUL'S CATHEDRAL to GUILDHALL

Our City of London Wall STARTS at St Paul's Underground Station. Come out of the station at EXIT 2. St
Paul's Cathedral will be behind you, walk down to ST PAULS CHURCH YARD EC4 turn right and walk
around to the front of the Cathedral. Continue walking counter-clockwise around the Cathedral to the rear,
then go straight across NEW CHANGE EC4 into WATLING STREET EC4.
Take the 2nd left into BOW LANE EC4. At the end walk straight across CHEAPSIDE EC4 into HONEY
LANE EC4. Turn right into TRUMP STREET EC4 then left into KING STREET EC4, at the end cross
GRESHAM STREET EC4 and entre GUILDHALL.

GUILDHALL to THE ROYAL EXCHANGE

From Guildhall turn left into GRESHAM STREET EC4 then 2nd right down OLD JEWRY EC4. At the
end turn left into POULTRY EC4. Walk down to the junction with QUEEN VICTORIA STREET EC4 and
cross the road, Mansion House, the Lord Mayor of London's Residence, is 50m on the right. Walk round
behind Mansion House, down WALBROOK EC4 to the Church of St. Stephen Walbrook.

Continue down Walbrook, at the end turn left into CANNON STREET EC4. The London Stone is 50m on
the left, behind a grill on the pavement. Continue up Cannon Street, take the next left ST SWITHINS
LANE EC4, and walk up to the end. Turn left onto KING WILLIAM STREET EC3, which changes into
LOMBARD STREET EC3. Continue up Lombard Street to the busy BANK junction and turn right into
THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2. The Bank of England is 50m on the left, with the museum entrance on
the right side of the building in Bartholomew Lane EC2.
The Royal Exchange is opposite the Bank of England, at the junction of CORNHILL EC2 and
THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2.

THE ROYAL EXCHANGE to THE GHERKIN, ST MARY AXE

Continue up THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2 and take the 1st road on the right, ROYAL EXCHANGE
BUILDINGS EC2 which is behind the Royal Exchange. At the end turn left into CORNHILL EC2 then
right into GRACECHURCH STREET EC3. Walk down Gracechurch Street and take the 1st left into
Leadenhall Market.
Walk through Leadenhall Market to the end of LEADENHALL PLACE EC3. Turn left into LIME
STREET EC3 and walk to the end of the road, passing the Lloyd's Building on the left and the Willis
Building on the right, to LEADENHALL STREET EC3. Cross straight over Leadenhall Street into ST
MARY'S AXE EC3. Walk up St Mary Axe to Number 30 - the Gherkin Tower.

THE GHERKIN, ST MARY AXE to MONUMENT

Turn-around and re-trace your steps back down LEADENHALL STREET EC3 and LIME STREET EC3
past the Lloyd's and Willis Buildings. Continue straight on past LEADENHALL PLACE EC3 to the end
of Lime Street.
At the end of LIME STREET EC3 go straight across FENCHURCH STREET EC3 into PHILPOT LANE
EC3. Take the 1st right into EASTCHEAP EC3, cross the road and then take the 1st left into PUDDING
LANE EC3. At the end turn right into MONUMENT STREET EC3 and walk up to the Monument.

POOL OF LONDON WALK

The Pool of London is the stretch of the River Thames from London Bridge to just below Tower Bridge.
In existence for over 1000 years with trading on this part of the river dating back to roman times it is why
London grew into one of the worlds major cities.
Starting and finishing at the Monument underground station our self-guided walk takes you across London
Bridge, through ancient passage ways and paths to Tower Bridge and beyond.
Returning via the Tower of London you will walk past beautiful riverside buildings and through historic
markets to top tourist attractions and museums. Many of the original wharfs still remain, converted into
shops, restaurants, cafes and bars making the Pool of London an ideal place to walk, rest and relax.

Circular Walk
Leisure walker: 2 hours
Power walker: 45 minutes
START:

Monument Underground: Northern , District and Circle Lines

Monument London Bridge Southwark Catherdral Borough Market Clink Prison Golden
Hinde London Bridge Experance Hay's Galleria Britain at War London Dungeon H.M.S.
Belfast City Hall Shad Thames Design Museum Butler Wharf Tower Bridge St
Katherin's Dock Tower of London Monument (Great Fire of London)
FINISH:

Monument Underground: Northern , District and Circle Lines

POOL OF LONDON WALK

Sightseeing Tour

LONDON BRIDGE

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. The famous
medieval bridge was lined both sides with houses and shops and lasted for over 600 years.

SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

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.

BOROUGH MARKET

A market at Borough, with its strategic riverside location, has been

trading for over a 1000 of years. Now a wholesale fruit and vegetable market it comes to life for three
days a week as Londons most popular fine food retail market selling produce from all around the world.
The 19th century buildings are often used by television chefs and the surrounding streets as a film set.

CLINK PRISON

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.

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 and is moored St Mary Overie Dock.

London Bridge Experience

London Dungeon and Britain at War

Three of Londons top tourist attractions; the horrific and gruesome

London Tombs, formerly a plague pit in vaults below London Bridge; 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.

HAY'S GALLERIA

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.

H.M.S. BELFAST

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 advanced radar systems, her massive
fire power protected arctic convoys the opened up firing on the 1945 D-day landings.

CITY HALL

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.

SHAD THAMES, BUTLERS WHARF

and DESIGN MUSEUM

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.

TOWER BRIDGE
and EXHIBITION

Tower Bridge, one of Londons leading landmarks, is probably the

most famous bridge in the world. Opened in 1894 by the Prince of Wales, the draw bridges 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, in the covered pedestrian walkway which offers spectacular views of London, is an exhibition.

ST KATHERINE DOCKS

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 docks twin basins are used for a marina where luxury yachts lie next to historic
Thames barges.

TOWER OF LONDON

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.

THE MONUMENT, Great Fire of London 1666

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.

Pool of London Walk - Interactive Google Sightseeing Map

MONUMENT to GOLDEN HINDE

(London Bridge)
Our Pool of London Wall STARTS at Monument Underground Station. Come out of the station at the
Cannon Street EXIT and turn sharp left. Walk down the west (right hand) side of KING WILLIAM
STREET EC4 onto LONDON BRIDGE. Continue over the right-hand side of LONDON BRIDGE to
Glaziers Hall. Take the narrow flight of steps behind Glaziers Hall down onto MONTAGUE CLOSE SE1
(Thames Path) and turn right at the bottom. Follow Montague Close around to the left, walking behind
Southwark Cathedral.
Turn right onto WINCHESTER WALK SE1 then left through Jubilee Market into Borough Market. After
walking around the markets exit left back onto Winchester Walk. At the end turn right into STONEY
STREET SE1 then left into CLINK STREET SE1 for the Clink Prison Museum.
Re-trace your steps back along Clink Street into PICKFORD'S WHARF SE1. Passing the 12th century
ruins of Winchester Palace walk up to the Golden Hinde.

GOLDEN HINDE to SHAD THAMES

(London Bridge to Tower Bridge)

Walk around the front of the Golden Hinde onto CATHEDRAL STREET SE1, and then turning sharp left
back into MONTAGUE CLOSE SE1. Follow the road under LONDON BRIDGE to the London Bridge
Experience.
From the London Bridge Experience continue under LONDON BRIDGE into TOOLEY STREET SE1.
Turn left down the narrow passage way just before Saint Clave House, turning right at the end onto the
Thames Path (The Queens Walk). Walk along the riverside path to Hays Galleria.
For the Britain at War and London Dungeon attractions walk through Hay's Galleria back onto Tooley
Street, turn right and cross the road. Walk back through Hay's Galleria to re-join the walk.
Continue along the riverside path pass Hays Galleria to H.M.S. Belfast.
Continue along the riverside path from H.M.S. Belfast to City Hall.
Continue along the riverside path from City Hall to Tower Bridge.

SHAD THAMES to ST KATHERIN'S DOCK

Walk under Tower Bridge and along the narrow SHAD THAMES SE1 road to the Design Museum.
From the Design Museum walk back to Tower Bridge along the riverside path, in front of Butler's Wharf
restaurants and shops, to the passage way at the end that leads back through to SHAD THAMES SE1.
Turn right and continue back to TOWER BRIDGE.
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 on to ST KATHERINE'S WAY E1. St Katharine's Way.

ST KATHERINE'S DOCK to MONUMENT

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. 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.
Walk under the first part of LONDON BRIDGE, turn right and take the steps up onto LONDON
BRIDGE. Turn right at the top of the steps on to KING WILLIAM STREET EC4. Continue a short
distance and turn right into MONUMENT STREET EC4for the Monument column