Sunday, 30 November

A Victorian Christmas Walk

It is on this guided walk we delve into what makes a Victorian Christmas and explore well known traditions which may be older than you think

By Hazel Baker from London Guided Walks

Date and time

Location

Queen Anne Statue

St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AD United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Duration

90 Minutes
The City of London is awash with narrow alleyways reminding us of its historic past and it is on this walk where we have the opportunity to explore their evocative nature.

The walk starts at St Paul's cathedral, through old streets of London, exploring lives the Victorians at Christmas, dipping into Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'.

At the beginning of the 19th century Christmas was hardly celebrated. Many businesses did not even consider it a holiday. But by the end of the century it had become the biggest annual celebration and took on the form we recognise today.

Start: St Paul's Cathedral

Finish: Somerset House

Step-free access - Available

Organised by

Hazel Baker from London Guided Walks

CEO & Founder of London Guided Walks

Award-winning London Tour Guide and qualified CIGA guide.

Hi I’m Hazel. I am an active Londoner, a keen theatre-goer and qualified CIGA London tour guide. I set up London Guided Walks as a hub for those who love London to come together, be it passionate and experienced guides or those living or visiting the city who want to get to know it better.

For over seven years I have been delivering public guided walks, private walking tours and treasure hunts in London to Londoners, visitors and corporates.

Factual storytelling is at the heart of what I do. I aim to deliver a unique London experience to all. I have delivered nearly 1,500 guided walks, private tours and treasure hunts in London.

I am proud to have won awards for my tour guiding and to be involved with some great organisations. I am a freeman of the Worshipful Company of Marketors and am an honorary member of The Leaders Council.

I’ve also been lucky enough to have been an expert guest on Channel 5’s Walking Wartime Britain(Episode 3) and Yesterday Channel’s The Architecture the Railways Built (Series 3, Episode 7).

I am available for launch events, restaurant, afternoon tea and book reviews and also radio and TV interviews.