Itinerary Tips: Central London- North of River Walk
Overview
This walk is split into 2 parts these being daytime and evening.
Highlights of our North of the River Sightseeing Day
Following our walk and timetable will make it an action packed but tiring day. Attractions you will visit include St Pauls Cathedral, Monument, Sky Garden, Tower of London, Churchill War Rooms, Westminster Abbey. Famous landmarks you will see on your walk include Parliament House/Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Horse Guards Parade Covent Garden, Leicester Square, St Dunstan in the East Church Garden, Somerset House. You will also visit some well known streets these being Pall Mall, Regent Street, Jermyn Street, Savile Row, Burlington Arcade, Carnaby Street, Chinatown and with these some very well celebrated shops/department stores such as Fortnum and Mason, Hatchards Bookshop, Lilywhites, Hamleys, Liberty of London and of course some great pubs that include the Lamb and Flag (Once known as the Buckets of Blood- traditional old pub that takes you back in time), Punch & Judy (balcony overlooking the buskers in Covent Garden), Gordon's Wine Bar (One of London's oldest wine bars with a cave like feel) and Tattershall Castle (Pub on a boat overlooking the Thames) to finish the day with a beer or vino overlooking London's many attractions on the Thames.
Important Things to Know
- Make sure you have an Oyster Card, London Pass and comfortable shoes
- You will need to pre-book the Sky Garden. It is free. Start looking for times a month before your departure.
- Tower of London is best viewed on a free tour by the Yeoman's Wardens.
Money Saving Tips
- Free Attractions include the Sky Garden
- A London Pass in this section gets you into Tower of London, Churchill War Rooms, Westminster Abbey, Monument, St Pauls, City Cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich,
Central London- North of River Walk Daytime
Notes:
A= St Pauls B= Sky Garden C= Tower of London D= Tower Pier (RB1/City Cruises boat to Westminster Pier) A= Westminster Pier B= Household Cavalry Museum C= Churchill War Rooms D= Westminster Abbey E= St Jame's Park Bridge F= Buckingham Palace G= Trafalgar Square
Central London: North of River Walk Evening
Notes:
A= Trafalgar Square B= Piccadilly Circus C= Fortnum & Mason D= Burlington Arcade E= Liberty London F= Leicester Square G= Covent Garden H= Somerset House I= Gordon's Wine Bar J= Tattershall Castle
Highlights
Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament/Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, Churchill War Rooms, Tower of London, Monument, St Paul's Cathedral, Monument, Old Bailey,
Important Things to Know
Money Saving Tips
- Free Attractions include the National Gallery, National Portait Gallery,
- A London Pass in this section gets you into Tower of London, Cabinet War Rooms, Westminster Abbey, Monument, St Pauls, City Cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich, Cartoon Museum, Charles Dickens Museum, London Transport Museum, Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall, Queens Gallery, Royal Mews, Household Cavalry Museum, The Guards Museum,
- Theatre tickets are best being bought online in advance, alternatively you can still get some great deals at the Box Offices in Leicester Square
Your Adventure
St Pauls to Tower Pier
Notes:
Catch tube to St Paul's Station on the underground
A= St Pauls Cathedral (walk along Cheapside turn right at King William Street) B= Monument C= Sky Garden D= St Dunstan in the East Church Garden E= All Hallows by the Tower F= London Wall G= Tower of London H= Tower Pier
Catch RB1 Tower Pier to Westminster Pier
Westminster Pier to Tralalgar Square
Notes
A= Westminster Pier B= Houses of Parliament/Big Ben/Palace of Westminster C= Household Cavalry Museum D= Horse Guards Parade E= Downing Street F= Churchill War Rooms G= Westminster Abbey H= St Jame's Park Bridge I= Buckingham Palace J= Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square to Carnaby Street
Notes:
A= Trafalgar Square B= Piccadilly Circus C= Jermyn Street D= Fortnum & Mason E= Hatchards F= Burlington Arcade G= Savile Row H= Hamley's Toy Shop (Regent Street) I= Liberty London J= Carnaby Street
Carnaby Street to Tattershall Castle
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