largely step free but uneven pavements

where does it finish -

Back at starting place Vauxhall rail and bus and tube interchange -walkable over the river to Westminster by Vauxhall bridge

can I walk there from Westminster-

yes, 30 minutes for regular walkers from Houses of Parliament on the north side of the river or less from Pimlico

Which exit from the underground ?

Exit 3 underground exit then up the steps - meet at entrance to railway by the ticket machines. Sainsbury's is on the right. Barbara's London Tours sign displayed by guide

Bus station nearby tube and rail station but bus stops on adjoining roads also.

Work and Play in in the historic neighbourhood of Vauxhall Tickets, Sat, Jan 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Overview

Explore work and play in the fascinating and colourful setting the historic neighbourhood of Vauxhall.

Home of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, the riverside at Vauxhall has been a place of entertainment associated with music, singing and dancing across the centuries.Yet,in sharp contrast, the area has also been a hive of industrial activity.

This walk explores the universal themes of work and play in the local setting of Vauxhall, as it emerged into the neighbourhood we have today.

The route has been chosen to demonstrate,the importance of the railway, the types of industry and employment, the role of the social philanthropist employer and the different types of music/ entertainment which took place here or which were associated with this area.

The walk is a circular walk,will take 90 minutes and is step free and accessible by public transport and is walkable from the Westminster side of the river, just the other side of Vauxhall Bridge.

there is a special deal on some tickets -

look for exit 3 from the Underground up to rail station entrance by steps and meet at station ticket machines.

Explore work and play in the fascinating and colourful setting the historic neighbourhood of Vauxhall.

Home of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, the riverside at Vauxhall has been a place of entertainment associated with music, singing and dancing across the centuries.Yet,in sharp contrast, the area has also been a hive of industrial activity.

This walk explores the universal themes of work and play in the local setting of Vauxhall, as it emerged into the neighbourhood we have today.

The route has been chosen to demonstrate,the importance of the railway, the types of industry and employment, the role of the social philanthropist employer and the different types of music/ entertainment which took place here or which were associated with this area.

The walk is a circular walk,will take 90 minutes and is step free and accessible by public transport and is walkable from the Westminster side of the river, just the other side of Vauxhall Bridge.

there is a special deal on some tickets -

look for exit 3 from the Underground up to rail station entrance by steps and meet at station ticket machines.

Good to know

Highlights

1 hour 30 minutes
In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Vauxhall Railway Station and Victoria line interchange - exit up steps from underground - look for the Barbara's London Tours sign

South Lambeth Road

London SW8 1SS

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Barbara Wright

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