Welcome to Barnet Walks
Where History Meets the Modern Day
If you live in Barnet, you’ll know that it’s an area full of surprises.
If you don’t, you’ll want to find out more about this most fascinating of London boroughs.
Either way – you’re in for a treat!
Paul also offers four London walks, and three walks in French: details below.
Please phone or email Paul if you are planning to come on a walk. Walks normally last about two hours. You can also contact him to organise a tailor-made walk (or talk) for your group.
All walks cost £7 - Accompanied under 12s £3 (except walks in French - see below).
We have the following walks planned for 2012 - Click on the name of each walk to find out more!
For the full 2012 timetable click on these dots ......
Walks in London
- ‘Jack the Ripper’
Walk in the footsteps of the Whitechapel Murderer, better known as Jack the Ripper.
- ‘A Walk in Spitalfields’
We'll see evidence of the French Huguenot connection, and explore the fascinating buildings and general history of Spitalfields.
- ‘Covent Garden’(*New Walk*)
See how this aristocratic quarter has re-emerged from disrepute to become one of the most beautiful areas of London.
- ‘The Sinful City’(*New Walk*)
A look at the seamy side of the City, Smithfield and Clerkenwell. Not for children.
Walks in French
(With A Nous Deux Londres!) £10 per adult, children under 15 accompanied by their parents, free.
Veuillez visiter www.anousdeuxlondres.co.uk pour plus de détails et réserver par email (de préférence) - info@anousdeuxlondres.co.uk.
We welcome enquiries about private group bookings and illustrated talks on Barnet or London.
Paul also specialises in
- Walks and talks for schools (30 years’ experience as a schoolteacher).
- Walks and talks on French topics, such as the history of the French in London, the Huguenots, Spitalfields, Covent Garden and French artists and writers in London. These can be delivered in French or English.
For more information about Barnet Walks please call (020) 8440 6805 or 07506 761294
or e-mail