Shakespeare’s London Part I 🎭
Strand, London
- 1hr 40m / 3.7km
- 107
Although from Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare lived and worked in most of his life in London. Walk around his history in the city. 🎭
Gardens in the city centre
Walk preview
Step 1: Begin at Temple station situated on the circle and district line.
Step 2: Enter the Victoria Embankment Gardens
Step 3: Follow the pathway through and take in the world of green sandwiched between the Thames and the inner cities most imposing architecture.
Step 4: Be sure to greet John Stuart Mill, English philosopher, political economist, Member of Parliament and civil servant as you pass by.
Step 5: Exit your first garden and turn left to head to your next destination.
Step 6: Continue straight along Temple avenue under huge green tree arches.
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