Ancient trees through London Town

Walks, England, Greater London, City of Westminster
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Ancient trees through London Town

Fulham Palace, London

by GoJauntly

  • 2hr 45m / 6.3km
  • 265

Explore part of the Woodland Trust’s Ancient Tree Walk. You’ll find trees older than your gran and be in tree heaven.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot

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  1. We start by Westminster tube but it’s not all about parliament and Big Ben, we’ve some friends to visit who have lasted longer than any PM.

    Step 1: We start by Westminster tube but it’s not all about parliament and Big Ben, we’ve some friends to visit who have lasted longer than any PM.

  2. There are 6 old Indian bean trees beneath Big Ben. These unusual North American trees have fabulously contorted trunks in old age.

    Step 2: There are 6 old Indian bean trees beneath Big Ben. These unusual North American trees have fabulously contorted trunks in old age.

  3. The Woodland Trust says “In summer the trees have white flowers with large leaves and hanging bean-like pods….

    Step 3: The Woodland Trust says “In summer the trees have white flowers with large leaves and hanging bean-like pods….

  4. Step 4: … They are at least 150 years old with a probable planting date of 1857.”

  5. Head clockwise around Parliament Square, first heading past St Margaret’s Church towards Westminster Abbey.

    Step 5: Head clockwise around Parliament Square, first heading past St Margaret’s Church towards Westminster Abbey.

  6. It is the mother church of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and opened in 1903. 

Turn left down Broad Sanctuary.

    Step 6: It is the mother church of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and opened in 1903. Turn left down Broad Sanctuary.

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