Holmes & the Secrets of the City – Valentine's Day Late Afternoon Walk & Drinks
Details
Walk length 2 miles/3 km approx. Linear.
A really varied urban walk exploring some of London's hidden secrets from scandals to old burial grounds and the location of one of the world's most famous fictional detective characters. A guided walk, pointing out these and other historical sights.
This walk is appropriate for Valentine’s Day as one of the squares we visit has a curious story of a strange enchantment that can only be broken by true love…
We will visit a wonderful grandiose pub at the end with many original features. It was used as offices for the Metropolitan Railway the world’s first underground line that still runs through Baker Street Station.
The walk is FREE, the host is a qualified London guide.
Please keep your 'RSVP' updated for this event as it would help me get accurate numbers, and determine who is turning up for the walk; my phone number is Colin 07709 305681.
The walk starts from Bond Street underground and will finish near Baker Street Underground. Meet close to the Davies Street entrance to Bond Street station next to the King of Trainers (see photo above) from 3.45pm for the walk to start at 4pm. See Transport for London (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/)
We will go for optional drinks after the walk at the Metropolitan Bar, 7 Station Approach, Marylebone Road, Marylebone, London, NW1 5LA.
Walking Safety
Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)
COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.