A late summer stroll in the parks

This longer length, half price, end of summer walk is similar in design to my Twixtmas routes – we walk for a couple of hours, then stop for lunch before continuing for another two hours*.

The Royal Parks in central London offer woodland spaces, manicured rose gardens, carefully-designed vistas, marvellous memorials, lakes and playgrounds – something for everyone. Yet it often amazes me that many Londoners merely nip in at lunchtime to sit on a bench and eat a sandwich, eyes glued to a screen whilst catching up with social media, or to attend large ticketed entertainment events. As such, they rarely experience the diverse and varied spaces available.

Join me to find out more – this 2-part walk* takes us through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park in the morning and, after a stop for lunch, across Hyde Park Corner to look at the fine memorials and artworks before dipping into Green Park and St James's Park, ending adjacent to Whitehall.

Along the way, I will point out and talk about the lesser-visited hidden places, keeping mostly away from the well-visited locations, so no Peter Pan or Albert Memorial, though you will get some great views of the royal palaces and other London landmarks.

As a regular volunteer guide for The Royal Parks, I will have plenty of information to share with you about the history, the design and the many interesting features within these marvellous public spaces.

Please see more info below.

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• Starts near to the Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gdns – the specific meeting point will be clearly described after purchase – see more in the FAQs section, below.
• Total 5hrs (in two 2hr sections*, broken by a lunch. Food is not included in the ticket price.
• The lunch stop will be at The Serpentine Bar and Kitchen, Hyde Park, at the eastern side of the lake where there are plenty of food and drink options but you might prefer to bring your own packed lunch.
• Total 4.5miles appprox
• Ends near Whitehall/TrafSq (CharX/Westminster/StJames's tube stations)*You might wish to only join the first half or the second half – that's fine, but there is no discount – if you wish to join at the lunch stop, please let me know via email after booking your ticket. ......................................

Customer feedback (generic) : "We keep coming back for more – for good reason !" / "Oh my god, I can't believe I had walked past these for years and not noticed them...!" / "Another great walk Jane. So well researched and I love your personality. More please!!" / "Thanks for introducing us to ghostsigns. We really liked hearing abobut the products and companies. I had no idea before meeting you what these were and we will no wbe looking out for more of them." /"This is the fourth Art Deco walk I have done with you and I plan to join all the others too. Many thanks." / "You are right, we need to look up and around more." / "Next time we are back in London we will definitely be joining you for another walk." / More feedback here

My guiding style is inclusive, open and friendly. I design and research every tour myself – in fact, the research never ends. The walks and talks I offer are all on subjects that intrigue me and each one highlights a different facet of my personality. I am particularly interested in the architecture of our ever-changing streets and the little details on and above them. For more information, please visit www.janeslondonwalks.com

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FAQs

Where does this walk start / what if I am running late?

Important – please do not rely on info supplied within QR codes and apps as these often give incorrect information.

The specific meeting point will be clearly described in words within the Order Confirmation email sent to you immediately after your purchase

– Scroll down to the Additional Information section where you will also find details of how to play catch-up should you be running late on the day.

– As a back-up, the same information will be sent to you within a reminder email 24hrs before the event.

What is the minimum age to attend this event?

• There is no minimum age
• No charge for children aged 5 or younger. Children 6-15yrs = concession rate
• All children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult – one child per paying adult.

Can I just show up and pay on arrival?

• No – this is a ticketed event with a maximum group size – places must be booked in advance.

Do I have to bring a copy of my ticket to the event?

• No – you will simply be asked your name

Can I get a refund / is my ticket transferrable?

• As you can appreciate, refunds and reallocations do not apply to people who simply do not show up on the day!
• You can organise your own refund through Eventbrite's ticketing system up to 48 hours before the walk starts. However, please note that the booking fee (absorbed within the ticket price) is not refundable.
• Alternatively, I can hold your purchase for transfer to another Jane's London Walk within the next three months – please notify me in writing via email/text at least 48 hours before this walk is due to start.

What if it's raining?

• Walking tours will go ahead, rain or shine.
• However, if severely adverse conditions are forecast, or other unforeseen complications cause the event to be cancelled, you will receive notification and a full refund.

Is this tour suitable for wheelchairs?

• The walk will be mostly on standard pavements although we do access a couple of narrow backstreets which are uneven and/or cobbled in places.

How can I contact the organiser?

• Email: jane@janeslondon.com
• Mobile: +44(0)7941 475003
• Instagram/Facebook: janeslondonwalks