In & around Smithfield Market
A guided tour through an area packed with medieval and Tudor history.
Walk
For:
Adults
Rec age: 14+
Duration:
1hr 30m
Entry type:
Paid advanced booking
Unloading meat and poultry at Smithfield Market
20th century (c) Henry Grant Collection/Museum of London
A walk through an area packed with history
Join our stroll through Smithfield, passing famous landmarks including the Charterhouse, St Bartholomew the Great and the famous meat market. Delve into the lives of Londoners' past, exploring the dissolution of the monasteries, the plague and public executions and hear stories of William Wallace, Henry VIII and even Sherlock Holmes.
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Event times
- 3pm- Sold Out
Event access
Please note this is an external walk; please dress appropriately as the event will proceed regardless of weather.