Explore the serenity of the City of London with hidden places and gardens. Gain a new appreciation for public spaces and town planning.About this Event
If you thought the City of London was just stone, concrete, steel and glass be prepared to be surprised. With Susan, your qualified City of London guide, discover just some of its secret spaces including hidden gardens.
Hear the stories behind some of the oldest and newest green spaces. See how bomb sites became gardens or havens for nature. Find out about London’s oldest park, a disappearing church and look down on Roman ruins.
Be surprised at how much greenery there is in this the most ancient part of London and why it is increasing.
- Connect with the peaceful side of the City of London
- Meet other history lovers
- Qualified City of London tour guide
- Start: London Wall, near Moorgate
What people have said about our Secret Spaces in the City Walk:
“A very interesting walk and I learned a few new thing about the city of London . Susan was very informative and answered all the question. Very happy to do more walking tours with Susan. Highly recommend” Ulrich
“A great walk around hidden green spaces in the City of London. Susan was very knowledgeable and gave lots of interesting facts about the places she showed us. Sunday was the perfect day for this walk as the city was very quiet on the weekend.” Valerie
“The sun was shining and continued to shine, as the 12 of us met Susan, for our “Secret Spaces in the City” guided walk. Meeting near Moorgate tube station, we were let around various “garden” spaces that had been created out of the devastation caused by bombs during the second world war. Susan provided a running commentary, giving a detailed history of the “spaces”; some owned by large companies, linked to the liveries (guilds) of the middle ages, others maintained by the City of London and incorporating sections of the old London wall. It was a very enjoyable and informative walk through the City; an eerily quiet and fascinating mix of old and modern buildings that makes you appreciate the areas history. Recommended.” Paul
Event Venue
118 London Wall, 118 London Wall, London, United Kingdom