In & around Smithfield Market
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Smithfield is home to stories about William Wallace, Henry VIII and even Sherlock Holmes.
A guided tour through an area packed with medieval and Tudor history.
Join our guide for a stroll through Smithfield, passing famous landmarks and getting into the fascinating and surprising stories behind them.
Delve into the lives of past Londoners and explore the dissolution of the monasteries, the plague and public executions. You'll also hear stories of William Wallace, Henry VIII and even Sherlock Holmes.
Stops include the Charterhouse, St-Bartholomew-the-Great (one of London's oldest churches) and of course: the famous meat market.
Please note that this is a guided tour of the Smithfield area and does not include a visit to our new museum site.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time of your walk.
You'll find details of the meeting point on your order confirmation and on your PDF ticket.
Walks will go ahead as planned if it rains, so please come dressed for changeable weather and wear comfortable shoes.
The tour is wheelchair accessible, but due to conditions and activities along the route, please let us know in advance on [email protected] or by phone on 020 7001 9844.
Phone lines are open Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 1.30pm and 2.30–5pm.
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