Greater London Trip Overview
A walking tour of great contrast and variety, from sedate royal Kew and Richmond to gritty post-industrial Brentford, now being transformed into a desirable riverside suburb. Uncover extraordinary history and sublime scenery as we cross battlefield and film sites, together with canals, locks, working waterfronts, the park of a stately home and the site of an old royal palace. There is a break for refreshments at the historic London Apprentice pub in picturesque Old Isleworth.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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A walking tour of great contrast and variety, from sedate royal Kew and Richmond to gritty post-industrial Brentford, now being transformed into a desirable riverside suburb. Uncover extraordinary history and sublime scenery as we cross battlefield and film sites, together with canals, locks, working waterfronts, the park of a stately home and the site of an old royal palace. There is a break for refreshments at the historic London Apprentice pub in picturesque Old Isleworth.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kew Bridge, Kew, Richmond-upon-Thames TW9 3BE England
Explore historic Kew Green and riverside before crossing Kew Bridge to Brentford.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Brentford Lock Canalside, Brentford, Ealing TW88HP England
Criss-cross working riverfronts, creeks, historic canals and locks to uncover Brentford’s industrial heritage.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Syon House and Park, Park Rd, Brentford, Ealing TW8 8JF England
Stroll across a Grade I listed landscape and pass by London’s last great private stately home.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The London Apprentice – Isleworth, 62 Church Street, Isleworth, Hounslow TW7 6BG England
Stop for refreshments at this historic riverside pub with wonderful views.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Richmond Lock and Weir, Richmond-upon-Thames England
We follow the towpath to Richmond Lock and Weir, where we re-cross the Thames to Richmond.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Richmond Green, 300 Upper Richmond Road West Tw9 1lx, London SW14 7JG England
Visit the site of a former royal palace steeped in history and finish the tour in the heart of Richmond.
Duration: 30 minutes
