Walking Tour – Off the Beaten Track in Covent Garden
Walking Tour – Off the Beaten Track in Covent Garden
30 September 2026 Comments Off on Walking Tour – Off the Beaten Track in Covent GardenDiscover the fascinating history of Covent Garden away from the crowds
· Explore the site of a medieval burial ground, a leper hospital, and a notorious rookery
· Hunt for the mysterious Mercers’ Maidens hidden across the area
· Hear tales of pubs once connected by underground cellars
· Spot “ghost signs” revealing Covent Garden’s lost trades
· Wander down an alley unchanged for 300 years – still lit by gas lamps!
· Visit a historic court once known as Flicker Alley, now a treasure trove of second-hand bookshops
The walk starts outside the church gates.
NB: This walk has previously been done in the opposite direction.
Upcoming dates for all Joanna’s walks can be found on the following link. https://linktr.ee/joannawestminsterwalks
All walks can be offered as private tours and both as virtual and real life tours. Please email joanna [at] westminsterwalks [dot] london for more information.