A 2.5 hour walking tour showcasing unexpected and hidden architectural landmarks, both historic and contemporary, of the South Bank area along a route from Lambeth Palace/Garden Museum to Bernie Spain Gardens. Held on 2 weekends.

An impressive Victorian neo-Classical building overlooking the Embankment of the river Thames. It is the second-largest clubhouse ever built, the first London building to incorporate a lift and to be entirely lit by electric lighting.

Alfred Waterhouse, 1886

Stunning regal building, the only surviving building from Whitehall Palace, one of the first examples of the principles of Palladianism being applied to an English building. Site of a set of magnificent ceiling paintings by Rubens.

Inigo Jones, 1619

A diverse walking tour, with a qualified guide, in the heart of Westminster where we visit some statues and places that have a significance to tyranny, colonialism and slavery. The walk is accessible to all and ends in Trafalgar Square.

10 Downing Street has been the residence of British Prime Ministers since 1735. Behind its famous black door the most important decisions affecting Britain for the last 284 years have been taken.

William Kent, 1735

Feilden Fowles is situated within a walled garden on a discreet corner of Waterloo City Farm. Feilden Fowles designed the farm and its office and educational spaces, which is run by two charities: Jamie’s Farm and the Oasis Community Hub.

Feilden Fowles, 2016

Grade I listed Georgian house, the only surviving home of Benjamin Franklin, retaining many original features including central staircase, lathing, 18th Century panelling, stoves, windows, fittings and beams.

Baron William Craven the Younger, 1732

HQ of professional and examining body for UK optometrists occupying two terraced houses, No. 41 (Flitcroft c1730 with later additions) and No. 42 (rebuilt by Tarmac plc, c1989) including Council chamber, print room, library and museum.

Henry Flitcroft, 1730

Celebrate the Open House Festival with this fun and interactive family event about Britain's forgotten history of the Black Tudors.

Unknown

A very good example of Georgian/Adam architecture. Restoration 2012 of Great Room (James Barry paintings), Benjamin Franklin room. 2019, restoration and installation of 1754-2018 mural in the new Long Gallery.

Adam Brothers, 1774

Canada's diplomatic home in the United Kingdom, the revitalised Canada House serves as a showcase for the very best of Canadian art and design in the 21C.

Sir Robert Smirke, 1823