Introducing Walworth: an overlooked area in the throes of change
Situated south of the Elephant and Castle and a stone’s throw from Central London, Walworth is one of the capital’s most interesting yet overlooked neighbourhoods. This 2 hour stroll offers an introduction to an area undergoing massive change with a rich history as a destination for fun-seekers and a place of high ideals and social experiment.
Our route will take us across former pleasure grounds, under looming skyscrapers and through vibrant street markets. We’ll find out about the ‘spectaculars’ that thrilled Victorians with 80 foot high erupting volcanoes, the battles fought over local housing, and Central London’s largest new park from old trees. As we go, we’ll consider the impacts of regeneration and gentrification on one of the most diverse communities in England.
The tour is led by Rosie Oliver, founder of Dotmaker Tours and Walworth local resident.
Fading are the days of being led between predictable sights by a self-satisfied guide armed with an umbrella and dad jokes. In are trips led by proper, passionate experts who don’t just show you stuff, but surprise you, help you understand a place and, in [Dotmaker’s] words, make you “stop, look, listen, think” — Sunday Times Travel supplement
Private group bookings
This tour is available to student groups and corporates.
We also offer this tour to private groups of friends and family.
If you are interested, we’d love to hear from you.