TfL20 Heritage Walk - Short

Walks, England, Greater London, City of London
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TfL20 Heritage Walk - Short

Westminster, London

by transportforlondon

  • 20 minutes / 1.8km
  • 76

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of TfL with this shorter walk through central London exploring some of its incredible heritage.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for TfL20 Heritage Walk - Short
  1. Step 1: In 2020, TfL is turning 20 years old, although some of its component parts have been operating for much longer. This walk will take you through the heart of London...

  2. Step 2: ...and take you past many sites that impact the way Londoners get around the city each day. The locations here are a part of daily life in the city, but often have a rich heritage that may not be evident from their modern day use.

  3. Step 3: We hope this walk will give you a greater appreciation of the history behind what you may see every day. Look out for the “read more” panels on key steps of this walk in-app to read the additional historical information.

  4. Start your walk at Embankment Station. Exit towards Villiers St and turn right.

    Step 4: Start your walk at Embankment Station. Exit towards Villiers St and turn right.

  5. Continue into Victoria Embankment Gardens.

    Step 5: Continue into Victoria Embankment Gardens.

  6. Why not do a loop of the park before exiting?

    Step 6: Why not do a loop of the park before exiting?

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