free things to see and do in London
attractions on other walks
Bow Street Magistrates Court
The trials of Oscar Wilde, Dr Crippen, the Kray Twins and Jeffrey Archer were held here
See it on the theatreland walk
The Trafalgar Tavern
Until 1883, the tavern held Ministerial "whitebait" dinners for Parliament.
See it on the nautical walk
Wander around Blackfriars, Ludgate Hill, Fleet Street and Chancery Lane and see various places in London associated with the English legal system.
Attractions include the area of Temple, Templars' Church, the Old Bailey, the Royal Courts of Justice and Sir John Soane's museum.
Attractions on this walk
"Old Bailey" is the name by which most people know England's Central Criminal
Court. read more
place map and aerial view
This pub was re-built in the 1600's
and is one of London's few remaining old style pubs, with tiny rooms and
big tables. read more
The church was built in the 12th
century. There are 13th century effigies
of the Knights Templar in the nave. read more
place map and aerial view
There has been a church on the site of Southwark Cathedral for over one
thousand years and the current building is the oldest building in Southwark. read more
place map and aerial view
Before he died, Soane secured an Act of Parliament ensuring that
on his death his house and its contents would be left intact as a public museum. read more
London's silver vaults originate from the Chancery Lane Safe Deposit Company, which was established in 1885. read more
This is known as the journalist's church as most of the pews are dedicated to Fleet street reporters and editors. read more
The shop was built in 1567. It is now a listed building and thought to be the oldest shop in London. read more