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List of Walks: Excursions

An Italian Villa on the River Thames: Inigo Jones's Queen's house, Greenwich

PRICE: £35 per person or £165 per group

‘Sollid, proporsionable according to the rulles, masculine and unaffected.' In the words of its own creator, the Queen's House holds an immense role in the history of British architecture.This... more >>

Trail of the Archbishop: Roman and Medieval Canterbury

PRICE: From £250

Canterbury is a town rightly famous for its cathedral, but the earlier history of the site is equally important and interesting. This walk will examine the Roman remains of the town as well as the... more >>

Kenwood House- a Villa in the Heath

PRICE: £90 per person or £ 280 per group

Set in the tranquil ground of Hampstead Heath, Kenwood house is one of the hidden treasures of London. The 18th century villa, remodelled by Robert Adam for Lord Mansfield, is today a small but rich... more >>

Liquid History- A riverside Stroll

PRICE: £35 per person or £180 per group

"Old Father Thames" is the longest and best known river in England and has inspired many writers and artists. In this walk, we move against the flow from Tower Bridge to the Houses of Parliament as... more >>

National Portrait Gallery 101

PRICE: £ 230 per group

The National Portrait Gallery houses a collection of portraits of the most famous personalities from English history, those who have made significant contributions to the formation of England in the... more >>

Truth and Illusion in the National Gallery

PRICE: £40 per person, or £200 per group

The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of western painting in the world. Located in Trafalgar Square, in the centre of the West End, it is a must for any visit to London with a... more >>

The National Gallery, A World of Stories (Family Walk)

PRICE: £200 per group

As one of the greatest collections of western art in the world, the National Gallery is a wonderful repository of stories – from the magical to the everyday, from the epic to the... more >>

Oxford Excursion

PRICE: £ 90 per person and £250 per group

Our tour of the university town of Oxford, described by the 19th century poet Matthew Arnold as "that sweet city with its dreaming spires" will begin with a walk to Christ Church, Oxford University's... more >>

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An Italian Villa on the River Thames: Inigo Jones's Queen's house, Greenwich

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  • ‘Sollid, proporsionable according to the rulles, masculine and unaffected.' In the words of its own creator, the Queen's House holds an immense role in the history of British architecture.This... >>
  • 2 hours

London: Portrait of a City

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  • London has a rich 2000 year old history, but much of it is hidden and hard to perceive by the uninitiated. This walk seeks to bring to light much of this history, looking broadly at the story of the... >>
  • 3 hours