For those who prefer to see London at their own pace, check out this list of first-rate walking tour books that will open your eyes to a city you never knew. After all, anyone who has ever heard of The Ritz and Green Park knows that Mayfair’s all about the old-school spenny glamour. There are lots of undiscovered places to explore on foot in the UK capital, and these self-guided London walking tours will help you find the best of them. St Dunstan in the East– this Wren church was devastated by World War II bombings and its ruins are now draped in entangled vines and branches.

London has no shortage of hidden palaces (see St James’s above) but we guarantee that you’ve never seen one quite like Eltham Palace before. While it is something of a secret spot, we’ll warn you that the locals are well and truly in the know. So when the lights go down and the chanting starts, don’t be surprised if you get just the tiniest shiver down your spine. You’d think that was a pretty far-fetched story but that’s exactly what happened with the Seven Noses of Soho .For the rest of you, we’d very much recommend taking the time to stroll through, slack-jawed at the striking Victorian architecture. Start and end at Parliament Hill as you take a six mile stroll around the heath that offers beautiful scenes, one of the most breathtaking views of the city skyline, and an optional visit to Kenwood House which is owned by the National Trust.

Walk down into its underground enclave and it gets better – there’s a cool bar from which you can watch their treasured still, Betty, do her work.The gardens, while small, really burst into bloom in the summer months – the White Garden here is said to have inspired that at Sissinghurst and there are enough pergolas and flower-filled beds to keep even the most demanding ‘Grammer busy for hours. If you’re a really, really enthusiastic walker, you’ve got plenty of ground to cover along the whole 50-mile path. St Mary’s Secret Garden – around the corner from Hoxton overground station, you’ll find this hidden gem. I hope it makes it easy for you to find London walks near you, and to branch out and explore more of the city on walks further afield. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there?

On a beautiful day in London, Simon provided us with an in-depth look into the history of a small part of the city of London (from Monument to Blackfriars), from ancient settlers to Shakespearean London to the great fire to the Blitz and so forth. I hope you enjoy playing around with it and that it helps you discover new-to-you areas of the UK capital. London’s never short on a museum or gallery, which perhaps explains why it’s generally only locals who make it to The Horniman Museum in Forest Hill. If you love history and enjoy walking tour books, but find that they never have quite enough background and detail, then London Stories may very well be the book for you. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions or problems or to organize private tours, corporate activities or holiday packages.

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