{"title": "Hidden Stories of St. James's Park Walking Tour", "start": "2026-11-13T13:15:00Z", "end": "2026-11-13T14:45:00Z", "place": "St. James's Park", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/london"], "description": "A walking tour of St. James's Park, which lies between Buckingham Palace and Downing Street and has seen many momentous events in British history. It is run by The Royal Parks. The first part of the walk covers the park's royal history, including how it helped court a king's mistress, the exotic royal pets it has been home to and its dark underbelly. The walk ends with the daily feeding of the park's resident pelicans.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/hidden-stories-of-st-jamess-park-walking-tour-90732/", "official_url": "https://www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/hidden-stories-st-jamess-park-walking-tour-131126", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8c73b0a5d375f765193a9e91ce9e01e53b45c6e152a7750b46fdc25949c025f5-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-13T13:15:00Z", "end": "2026-11-13T14:45:00Z", "place": "St. James's Park", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Hidden Stories of Hyde Park Walking Tour", "start": "2026-11-07T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T12:30:00Z", "place": "Hyde Park", "address": "London", "price": "", "price_from": "3.00", "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/local-history"], "description": "Hidden Stories of Hyde Park Walking Tour is a guided walking tour through Hyde Park, one of London's best-known green spaces, with a rare visit to the Victorian Pet Cemetery, the first public pet cemetery in Britain, where over 1,000 pets were buried in the late 1800s. 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Stops include the Charterhouse, St-Bartholomew-the-Great, one of London's oldest churches, and the famous meat market.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/in-around-smithfield-market-49194/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/in-around-smithfield-market/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/59e59e3b9930bc40ed110fc879a5cd29a5c22c6739e62e69a6855314ba65cbf0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "UK Parliament: Guided Tour", "start": "2026-11-07T09:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Parliament Square", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "40.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["society/politics/government", "art/architecture"], "description": "A structured 90-minute guided tour through the Palace of Westminster. It is led by expert in-house guides who bring together art, history, architecture and Parliament's daily work. Visitors see renowned spaces such as Westminster Hall, Central Lobby, the House of Commons Chamber and the House of Lords Chamber, with explanations of how past and present connect. 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Visitors explore over 15 stops, including Westminster Hall, Central Lobby, and the Chambers of the House of Commons and House of Lords, using a handset or their own device. The tour, offered by UK Parliament, brings centuries of history to life with audio, video and visual content, with a dedicated children's version and options in 12 languages. 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Known as the 'middle child' of London's Magnificent Seven cemeteries, Abney Park has traditionally been the resting place of rebellious, radical and dissenting Londoners. 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The walk is hosted by Kevin C. of the Meetup group Walks and Tours, whose 'Secret London Walks' have been exploring the city for 15 years and are led by a 'Visit England' Award-Winning Guide. Along the route, walkers hear stories such as the site of the first WW2 bomb dropped on London, where Oliver Cromwell married, where John Milton and Dick Whittington are buried, and a park connected to Hollywood stars including Julia Roberts and Jude Law. 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Visitors explore the beautifully renovated building and learn about the birthplace of the musical, modern pantomime, moving scenery and naturalistic acting. The tour also covers the origins of theatrical terms like Crew, Props and Box Office, royal scandal, murder and the theatre's famous ghosts.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/theatre-royal-drury-lane-tours-65442/", "official_url": "https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-royal-drury-lane-tours/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/96dea883195457269eb52ee8c5abd6012b6077432d7f6663d61a256340f8602d-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Wellbeing walks – Parkland walk to Finsbury Park: men only", "start": "2026-11-04T14:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Parkland Walk", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["wellness/fitness/walking"], "description": "A men-only wellbeing walk along the Parkland Walk to Finsbury Park, a linear 45-minute walk ending at the cafe by the lake in Finsbury Park. Haringey Wellbeing Walks, led by trained volunteer walk leaders, offer free group walks across Haringey's parks and green spaces. This walk welcomes all male Haringey residents, who should arrive a few minutes early and introduce themselves to the walk leader. It meets at The Goods Office Café on Ferme Park Road.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/wellbeing-walks-parkland-walk-to-finsbury-park-men-only-93186/", "official_url": "https://haringey.gov.uk/events/202306/wellbeing-walks-parkland-walk-finsbury-park-men-only", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b7b68e48d8def723e596157751f4bc761286bd04c498376312eebde487ba5f3b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "200th Anniversary History Tours", "start": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Zoo", "address": "Regent's Park, NW1 4RY London", "price": "Free (Zoo admission must be purchased separately)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["nature/animals", "history"], "description": "Guided history tours marking the 200th anniversary of ZSL at London Zoo. Led by a Zoo Presenter, each monthly tour shares fun facts and insights into the animals, people and architecture of the Zoo, with themes changing through the year. Tours start by the What's On Board at the Main Entrance and last about an hour.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/200th-anniversary-history-tours-91369/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8fe37edf5c43b31c526f20a1128ef1a7fbc71ca5102ac63f1a99c1a41880c404-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Museum Highlights Tour", "start": "2026-11-01T11:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Guards Museum", "address": "", "price": "Ticket includes museum admission.", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/military"], "description": "A guided highlights tour through the museum's collection, exploring royal coronations and executions, the life of a Guardsman, and the Guards' duties from guarding the palace to frontline combat. It is run by The Guards Museum, whose expert guides lead visitors through stories behind over 1,000 artefacts spanning the five Foot Guard regiments. The tour lasts 45 minutes and suits history enthusiasts, British heritage lovers, and visitors wanting to discover the other side to London's pageantry.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/museum-highlights-tour-39332/", "official_url": "https://theguardsmuseum.com/your-visit/whats-on/events-calendar/museum-highlights-tour/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d2c3b27956d7109aea36833b5d319cbe449921e8d8a16e88c03b55c2a46f0a3f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Shakespeare's True Crimes Walking Tour", "start": "2026-11-07T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-09T00:00:00Z", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "£25.00", "price_from": "23.00", "price_to": "25.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["stage/theatre/shakespeare"], "description": "Shakespeare’s Walking Tour is an outdoor guided walk through Bankside, London’s original theatre district. Expert guides from Shakespeare’s Globe lead visitors through over 400 years of history, bringing to life stories of Thameside ferrymen, animal-baiting sports, and The Rose, the Elizabethan playhouse where some of Shakespeare’s earliest plays are believed to have been first performed. Tickets include entry to the exhibition about the history and magic behind Shakespeare’s Globe. The tour is in English, suitable for all ages, and lasts one hour and 30 minutes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/shakespeares-true-crimes-walking-tour-38522/", "official_url": "https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/shakespeares-walking-tour/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d1316c77b024c4b1ce1a43b975c599137ba708e3df947b140ec82b2da6886042-2000.webp"}, {"title": "ZSL's Zoo Plaque Trail", "start": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Zoo", "address": "Regent's Park, NW1 4RY London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["nature/animals", "history"], "description": "ZSL's Zoo Plaque Trail is a trail of blue plaques dotted throughout London Zoo, marking spots where history was made, from scientific discoveries to pop culture moments. It was created by ZSL as part of its 200th anniversary celebrations and honours the exceptional people, beloved animals, and even fictional characters who have played unforgettable roles in ZSL history. The trail is open until 31 December 2026 and includes plaques for figures such as Charles Darwin, David Attenborough, Guy the Gorilla, Winnie, and Harry Potter's Reptile House scene, plus one unnamed plaque acknowledging hidden voices whose contributions were never recorded.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/zsls-zoo-plaque-trail-91367/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b5a16de524b5c878322e20284f84e1c42a74f9ebe60001f2d632b81c94bdcce8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Sloane Square to Fulham Broadway via Earls Court", "start": "2026-11-01T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T16:30:00Z", "place": "Outside Sloane Square Station", "address": "Kings Road, SW3 5EW, London, London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["wellness/fitness/walking"], "description": "A social walk from Sloane Square to Fulham Broadway through the heart of Kensington & Chelsea, meandering mostly through picturesque side streets. It is hosted by Matt of the group Fun & Friendly London Walks with Matt. The route explores the charming neighborhoods of Chelsea, Earl's Court, and Fulham, with stunning architecture and tranquil squares along the way. It is more of a 'walk & talk' than a guided walk, on fairly short and easy terrain, ending at a Wetherspoons.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sloane-square-to-fulham-broadway-via-earls-court-86083/", "official_url": "https://www.meetup.com/fun-friendly-london-walks-with-matt/events/316267569/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8d03b52799f81d3f7445d7354a5e64086d16ee680f3b6af7d285d40f44782099-1200.webp"}]}