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Discover some hidden gems of historic East London while meeting great people from all around the world. Starting near Old Street we will walk through some secret areas of East London on our way to Victoria Park, meander along the Regents Canal, and discover some unique mysteries from history, including great food, live animals, flowers, and other special highlights, before wrapping up in Angel.

💜 DETAILS FOR THIS EVENT
What: Leisurely walk with occasional breaks and explainers
Area: East London between Old Street, Victoria Park / Hackney and Angel
Approx duration: 4-5 hours including breaks, can vary depending on the group pace!
Start: 1pm sharp! Be there early, we won't wait around and won't be able to check comments after we start
Meeting point: Super-close to Old Street station, likely outside of The Star in Shoreditch, 243 Old St, London EC1V 9EY
Closest stations: Old Street
Cost: Pay for your own meals or drinks
Hosts: Mariam / We have a rotating team and the actual host of each event varies. Our regular members can also help you out with basic matters.

*Waitlist rules*
If you're on the Waitlist, we may prioritise certain invitees and regulars we are familiar with. We do not operate the waitlist on a first-come-first-serve basis.

🧭 Our simple rules/etiquette: we expect you to...

  1. Be respectful and courteous with everyone.
  2. Be mindful of people’s personal space.
  3. Always listen to our team and follow their guidance.

IMPORTANT: this is a private gathering and you attend at our discretion. If you make any participants (including any team members/volunteers) feel uncomfortable at any time, we reserve the right to remove you from the event and the group.

🙋‍♀️ Want to Help or Get Involved?
We’re always looking for warm, welcoming people to help greet newcomers and grow this special community.
📩 Ask the host or message "TP" if you’d like to get involved.

🌟 Explore More
Love this vibe? We also run:

  • Saturday Café in Kensington/Chelsea ☕ - perfect for deeper chats over coffee
  • Walks, museum visits & more - to discover London together!

Keep an eye on our main World Citizens events page for what’s coming up next.

DISCLAIMER: We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Though we have high standards in planning, this is a private informal activity so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour, towards our guests or team members. We collaborate with the police when needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law, as well as stock photos from Pexels or Unsplash. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our team's decisions may not be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.

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