Heritage Routemaster Bus Tour of Newham
Event Information
Description
Join us on this historical opportunity to board an old London Routemaster double decker bus and to take a thrilling heritage tour of Newham. This amazing guided tour, on board a true London icon, will cover all the major heritage sites of Newham and will include historical stop off points. The tour will cover Manor Park, East Ham, Forest Gate, Stratford and the Olympic Park, Royal Docks, West Ham, Plaistow and Canning Town and will involve guided commentary, music from Newham and audio sound clips to convey people’s real stories and insights in to Newham’s rich history. All those lucky enough to be on either the morning or afternoon tour will receive a bespoke map with historical facts relating to the key sites on the tour. The tour will be guided and facilitated by Eastside Community Heritage.
Adults: £9 (reduced to £3 for Newham library card holders)
Children aged 10+: £6 (reduced to £2 for Newham library card holders)
Starting Location East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library
Morning tour 10am-1pm.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
Please note that the minimum age for this tour is ten years old.
Please also note that there is a step up to the lower deck platform and multiple steps leading to the upper deck platform.