We travel to places of interest in London, usually by train and tube. Tickets usually cover the cost of entry and a guide, if applicable; so transport and refreshments are extra. Full instructions are sent out before each visit. If there is anything of which we should be aware that might impact your enjoyment, please let us know. If you are new to the group we can introduce you to other LALG members.
As our trips are very popular we can not guarantee you a place. We take bookings by email from 9.30am on a specified date and take people in order from that time. Sending an early email does not get you ahead of the queue!
We are now preparing guides to the places we visit so that people who miss out can make their own arrangements if they want to. The first covers the London Guildhall and you can find it as an article on this page.
We typically make a visit every two months. We welcome ideas for places to visit. So far the suggestions are:
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Hindu Temple in Neasden, Museum of the Home, Royal Albert Hall, Churchill War Rooms, Soane Museum, Pitzhangar Manor, Foundling Museum, Sky Garden, Abbey Mills Pumping Station, Francis Crick Institute, Royal Academy of Music, Linley Seabourne House, St Pancras old church, Gunnersbury Park, Clivedon, Cookham, Polesdon Lacey House and Gardens, Houses of Parliament, Speakers House.
If you would like to be kept informed of visits, please contact Elaine F or Tony K at london_places@lalg.org.uk
Safety Information: Walking
From Letchworth station take the 9.50 (Baldock 9.47, Hitchin 9.55, Stevenage 10.01) Thameslink train to Blackfriars. Travel at the rear of the train. At Blackfriars change to the District Line, travel to Putney Bridge station on the Wimbledon branch. There is no lift at this station.
The Palace is a 15-minute walk through Bishop’s Park following a signed route.
Visit the Great Hall
Take a guided tour and learn how the City operates, its livery companies, famous events that took place within its medieval walls and admire the impressive memorials to some of Britain’s most important historic figures.
Monthly tours
In February 28 LALG members visited Angels Costumes in Hendon. This was the fastest selling trip in London Places history! It was a brilliant trip and much appreciated. So much so that we are running another one on 28 May.
For over 180 years Angel’s Costumes has been supplying costumes and accessories for TV, film and theatre. We went 'Behind the Seams' at the world’s largest costume house on a private tour organised for LALG.
After a very successful visit to the Poppy factory in January I can confirm dates for our next few trips. Booking will open 6-8 weeks before each trip and will be advertised in the newsletter and regular LALG emails. Please do not try to book until the date given.
Tuesday 25 February – trip to Angels Costumes. This trip sold out in 3 hours! I have booked another visit on 28 May.
On 28th August a group set off to visit the Speakers House. Unfortunately as we were travelling there was an IT security glitch at the Palace of Westminster so our visit was cancelled. During refreshments in the basement cafe at Methodist Central Hall we planned what to do next. The cafe there is a little gem, well priced and presented, welcoming staff and toilets. Recomended if you are in the Westminster area.
