The Unexpected Albert Embankment: A Walking Tour

The Unexpected Albert Embankment: A Walking Tour

  • ALL AGES

The forgotten side of Vauxhall with a World Heritage Site view. Explore with Lambeth Tour Guide Nikky Catto and pass on the left hand side.

By South London Today

Date and time

Sunday, May 4 · 11am - 1pm GMT+1

Location

St. Mary’s Gardens

Lambeth Palace Road London SE1 United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • ALL AGES

Do you know what links Prince Albert and Peter Stringfellow. Which former jail bird had the bird’s eye view of a former prison from the Albert Embankment? There are super sewers and stunning sturgeon with a guest appearance from The Beatles. Discover what gin links this area of Vauxhall with James Bond and why sometimes you really can whitewash history and it’s a good thing...

A river walk with a dry dock and tales of earth, wind, fire and envelopes. It will put a new spring in your step as we touch grass and hunt the lion. We'll be debating pineapple or not in relation to Lambeth Bridge and you'll be amazed what feels like a quiet area is brimming with 200 years of railways, tragedy and intrigue for a Sunday guided walk.

Meet for an 11am start in St Mary’s Gardens outside the Garden Museum. Please allow 2 hours for this walk as we may able to get exclusive access inside one stop as a Lambeth Tour Guide Association bonus. Our tour finishes at Vauxhall Tube station for travel options and places to eat.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the guided tour step free?

Yes. There is a step free option at all points and we have some rest points and seating along the route.

Are there toilets on the guided tour?

Yes. There are toilets at the Garden Museum next to our meeting point. There are toilets at the end point and a tour guide always knows an en route facility too!

Is this guided tour dog and child friendly?

Dogs are not permitted in several of our stops so please leave your four legged friends at home today. The tour is suitable for all ages but please decide for yourself if little legs will cope well!

Will the weather impact this tour?

Tours will be only be cancelled due to extreme weather. Otherwise please check the forecast and come prepared. I suggest wrapping up warm for tours as they can be chillier than you think when you hear the word walk!

Do you offer refunds?

You can request a refund up to 24 hours before the walk starts if you are unwell or plans change. You will be refunded if I have to cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather.

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South London Today

All guided tours start at the time listed so please arrive in time for a prompt beginning. Nikky is very happy to advise on travel to the area or recommendations afterwards. All tours are step free where possible and will conclude close to transport links and toilets. Please check with Nikky if the event is suitable for children, pushchairs or dogs.

You are welcome to take photographs on your tour as long as you do not disrupt the group in doing so. Nikky runs the Instagram accounts @southlondontoday and @southlondontourguide which can be tagged and she will give you a heads up where to grab photos on the walk. She is also very happy to hear your questions or stories as for her tours should feel like a shared event not a lecture.