Name: London By Gaslight – from palace to piazza
Start: 2026-02-03T17:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-03T19:30:00+00:00
Location: The Green Park

$London By Gaslight \u2013 from palace to piazza$

An evocative evening walk from Green Park to Covent Garden via St James's Palace and The Mall following a trail of gas-powered street lamps
About this Event

A small proportion of London's street lighting dates back to the late Georgian era. Look carefully into the glass lanterns to see that some lamps are still gas-powered, offering a soft warm glow.

The walk lasts approx two hours, starting near Green Park station – the exact meeting point will be provided after ticket purchase – more info in the FAQs section below.

This guided walk enables you experience the romance of this old form of lighting as you walk along some of the earliest gas-lit streets, first installed in the late-Georgian era.

We will admire the flickering gas lamps in and around the parks and residential streets that surround the royal palaces as we make our way to the site of the spectacular demonstration for King George III's birthday that initiated this illuminating innovation that enabled London's first gas-lit street.

In the Covent Garden area, we'll look at some lamps that have recently been awarded Grade II listed status. This recent spate of listings is marvellous news because this historic form of street lighting is under threat as we move away from fossil fuels. Many thousands of lanterns having already been retro-fitted with LED bulbs of varying types, someting you will also be able to see and compare along the way.

Learn also how the gas lanterns are maintained today – we may no longer need lamplighters every evening but instead we have an enthusiastic team of engineers who keep these lovely old lamp lights burning.

Also available: Pimlico to St James's Park (different content to this route) – see more in the section below or for all my currently available London by Gaslight tours click here.

The two central London gas lamps routes are distinctly different:
– Green Park to Covent Garden – via St James's Palace, The Mall and Trafalgar Square
– Pimlico to St James's Park station – via Horseferry Rd, Westminster Abbey and St Anne's Gate.
Although a small amount of history/content is repeated, there are distinctly different things to see and experience on either route, and both include evocative streets where original lamps, now Grade II listed, are still in use.

A third route from The City to Middle Temple is available on request

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Customer feedback: "My wife and I really enjoyed this tour especially as we had never in all our 60+ years walked down The Mall at dusk before. It was lovely." / "Such a marvellous idea for a route. Well done and thanks Jane" / "When I got home I spent hours googling this. I've now become Gasketeer follower – thanks." / "An inspirational and educational couple of hours – we'll be back for more soon!" / "Really interesting and your knowledge is amazing! Thank you" / "I loved the mix of history and details" / "That was excellent!" / More feedback here

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My guiding style is inclusive, open and friendly. I design and research every tour myself – in fact, the research never ends. The walks and talks I offer are all on subjects that intrigue me and each one highlights a different facet of my personality. I am particularly interested in the architecture of our ever-changing streets and the little details on and above them. For more information, please visit www.janeslondonwalks.com

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FAQs

Where does this walk start / what if I am running late?

Important – please do not rely on info/maps supplied within QR codes and apps as these often give incorrect information.

The specific meeting point will be clearly described in words within the Order Confirmation email sent to you immediately after your purchase
Scroll down to the bottom of that email to the Additional Information section where you will find a description of the meeting point as well as details of how to play catch-up should you be running late on the day.
As a back-up, the same information will be sent to you within a reminder email 24hrs before the event.

What is the minimum age to attend this event?

There is no minimum age
No charge for children aged 5 or younger. Children 6-15yrs = concession rate
All children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult – one child per paying adult.

Can I just show up and pay on arrival?

No – this is a ticketed event with a maximum group size – places must be booked in advance.

Do I have to bring a copy of my ticket to the event?

No – you will simply be asked your name

Can I get a refund / is my ticket transferrable?

As you can appreciate, refunds and reallocations do not apply to people who simply do not show up on the day!
You can organise your own refund through Eventbrite's ticketing system up to 48 hours before the walk starts. However, please note that the booking fee (absorbed within the ticket price) is not refundable.
Alternatively, I can hold your purchase for transfer to another Jane's London Walk within the next three months – please notify me in writing via email/text at least 48 hours before this walk is due to start.

What if it's raining?

Walking tours will go ahead, rain or shine.
However, if severely adverse conditions are forecast, or other unforeseen complications cause the event to be cancelled, you will receive notification and a full refund.

Are there steps or stairs involved / is this tour suitable for wheelchairs?

This is not a route suitable for wheelchairs – many paths in the parks and along The Mall are uneven, especially in the semi-darkness. There are also some stone steps used to access Carlton Terrace as well as narrow streets in the Covent Garden area. An alternative route can be arranged as a private tour or for group – please do get in touch.

How can I contact the organiser?