London TourWalking London ToursWalking ToursLondon Walking ToursWalking London Tours
  • London Walking Tours
    • See All Tours
    • Bankside
    • Bermondsey
    • Bloomsbury
    • City Secret Gardens
    • Feminist Jack the Ripper
    • Fleet Street
    • Kings Cross
    • Smithfield
    • Soho
    • Spitalfields
    • The City
  • Private London Tours
    • Private London Tours
    • Museum & Gallery Tours
    • Top London Attractions
  • Guides
  • Virtual Tours
  • Gift Vouchers
  • About | Contact
  • London Blog
  • Shop
  • London Walking Tours
    • See All Tours
    • Bankside
    • Bermondsey
    • Bloomsbury
    • City Secret Gardens
    • Feminist Jack the Ripper
    • Fleet Street
    • Kings Cross
    • Smithfield
    • Soho
    • Spitalfields
    • The City
  • Private London Tours
    • Private London Tours
    • Museum & Gallery Tours
    • Top London Attractions
  • Guides
  • Virtual Tours
  • Gift Vouchers
  • About | Contact
  • London Blog
  • Shop
Gunnersbury Park History | Look Up London

History in Gunnersbury Park

Posted on June 1, 2021
in London, Things to do in London, West London
1 Comment

After a £50million renovation, Gunnersbury Park is a wonderful place to visit and packed with history to boot! Here's the story...

Royal Foundation of St Katharine, Limehouse | Look Up London

The Ancient Charity in Limehouse | The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

Posted on May 25, 2021
in Churches and Graveyards, East London, London, Things to do in London
2 Comments

Right by Limehouse DLR you can find the Royal Foundation of St Katharine, one of the oldest charities in the world ...

Parkland Walk | Look Up London

Parkland Walk | Walk Along An Abandoned Railway Line

Posted on April 11, 2021
in London, London Underground, nature, North London, Things to do in London
8 Comments

The full Parkland Walk route goes from Alexandra Palace to Finsbury Park, but you can also take a shorter route between Highgate and Finsbury Park....

Highgate Cemetery | Circle of Lebanon - Look Up London

9 Things Not to Miss at Highgate Cemetery

Posted on April 6, 2021
in Churches and Graveyards, London, Look Up London, Things to do in London
1 Comment

You can now explore the West side of Highgate Cemetery on a self-guided tour, here are some of the absolute highlights!...

Greenwich Park History

Hidden History in Greenwich Park

Posted on March 23, 2021
in London, Look Up London, nature, South London, Things to do in London
4 Comments

One of London's Royal Parks, Greenwich Park is packed with history and these more surprising sites are a great place to start...

Tate Winter commission Chila

Tate Winter Commission 2020: Chila Burman

Posted on November 23, 2020
in installations, London, Look Up London, Things to do in London, West London
0 Comments

The Tate Winter Commission is bright, bold and beautiful, it's hard not to feel joyful when you see it...

Clara Grant Mural Bow Road - Look Up London

The Clara Grant Mural, Bow Road

Posted on October 27, 2020
in East London, installations, London, Look Up London, Things to do in London
2 Comments

Clara Ellen Grant, local hero, has been commemorated in an epic mural outside Mainyard Studios...

Best Historic London Alleys - Goodwins Court Look Up London

The 10 Best Historic London Alleys

Posted on October 20, 2020
in London, Look Up London, Things to do in London
9 Comments

London has plenty of tiny passageways and more often than not they have a fascinating bit of history to tell!...

Top 20 Things to do in London

Top 20 Things to Do in London

Posted on October 14, 2020
in London, Look Up London, Things to do in London
0 Comments

As a Londoner who's always seraching for hidden gems, here's my alternative things to do in London (and the unusual bits of the iconic spots)...

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Visiting Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Posted on October 6, 2020
in Churches and Graveyards, London, Look Up London, North London, Things to do in London
10 Comments

If you've explore London's magnificent seven cemeteries, you need to visit Willesden Jewish Cemetery!...

  • 1
  • 2

London Tours & More

London Walks
Private London Tours
Museum & Gallery Tours
London Sightseeing Tours
Corporate London Tours
Treasure Hunts
Contact Me
London Blog
Blue Badge Tour Guide
T&Cs

 

Get in touch

Look Up London Tours
71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden London WC2H 9JQ
katie@lookup.london
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

@look_uplondon

look_uplondon

• Blue Badge Tourist Guide 🔵
• London private tours & public weekend walks
•👇🏼 Book walks & Order my book; Abandoned London here!

Katie | Look Up London Walks
Fancy escaping to a country estate without leaving Fancy escaping to a country estate without leaving London? Head to Gunnersbury Park, W3! A short walk from Acton Town Station, Gunnersbury Park spans 200 acres across former private land. As you might expect it’s packed with history - and beautiful relics - from former owners including the Summer residence of Princess Amelia who used to live out her fantasies as a Dairy Maid in the late 1700s - each to their own I suppose! 📍On the blog I’ve written all about the history! Tap 👉🏼 @look_uplondon and the link in my bio to read and find the best things to spot! Thanks also to @photomartyn for suggesting a visit! #gunnersburypark #lookuplondon #W3 #Acton #MySecretLondon #london #thisislondon #londonblog #londonhistory #explorelondon #londonparks #greenlondon #hiddengemslondon #londonguide #discoverlondon #letsdolondon #offthebeatenpath
I have some pretty big news to share with you all. I have some pretty big news to share with you all. Alongside my Blue Badge I've been sporting another badge over the last few months and I'm delighted to share that I'm expecting a baby in September! With that in mind it gives me the utmost pleasure to introduce some of my absolute favourite guides who will be helping me run the Look Up London walking tours while I'm on maternity leave. Over the next few months Katherine, Muriel and Emily will be shadowing the tours and taking over the same routes with all the best hidden gems and unexpected history - told with their own unique flair. I've worked with each of them personally for years and have handpicked them because they are each the epitome of the Look Up London spirit of curiosity and enthusiasm! 📍New Look Up London walking tour dates are now available online until November. Tap the link in my bio 👉🏼 @look_uplondon to book your tickets! #LookUpLondon #LondonGuides #LondonWalks #LondonWalkingTours #London #BabyonBoard #FemaleFounder #LondonTours #WalksInLondon #WalkingTours #DiscoverLondon #LetsDoLondon #ExploreLondon
The Somerset House Courtyard is full of 400 trees! The Somerset House Courtyard is full of 400 trees! 
Designed by Es Devlin, as part of the London Design Biennale, it will be here until 27 June and then these trees will all be planted in London! Walk along the paths amidst the 18th Century courtyard and you can hear tweeting birds and breath in the smells of 23 native UK tree. In the centre you’ll find a clearing with the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals on 17 pillars. ‘Forest for Change’ is free to visit and you don’t have to book, you can book for the London Design Biennale on the @somersethouse website. #somersetHouse #forestForChange #LondonDesignBiennale #London #VisitLondon #ThingsToDoinLondon #LookUpLondon #ExploreLondon #MySecretLondon #LondonGuide #LondonTourGuide #InspiremyInstagram #LondonExhibitions #LondonMuseums @londondesignbiennale
Abandoned London on ITV News. Watch the clip from Abandoned London on ITV News. Watch the clip from ITV News where we see some of the places featured in the book and more of the stunning photos inside! You can order the book here; https://amzn.to/2NSTg9M And there are more buying options available here too; https://www.amberbooks.co.uk/book/abandoned-london/ Published by @amberbooksltd, Abandoned London is a beautiful coffee table book with 200 colour photos exploring the abandoned, unseen and derelict buildings in London. From hidden reservoirs, boarded up pubs, deserted train stations to bombed-out churches, Abandoned London captures the more unusual corners of the city.
Q&A with Sam aka @MrGhostSigns. Chatting about Lon Q&A with Sam aka @MrGhostSigns. Chatting about London’s Ghost Signs with @mrghostsigns you can order his book from their (already successfully funded!) Kickstarter campaign here; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/isolapress/ghost-signs-a-london-story Do you have a favourite London Ghost Sign?
You might be surprised to learn that there’s act You might be surprised to learn that there’s actually plenty of history behind London’s skyscrapers The new YouTube video is all about how London’s tall buildings were shaped, named and located based on centuries of the city’s past. We’ve come a long way from the 19thC Building Acts where you couldn’t build taller than a fireman’s ladder... But the City’s cluster of skyscrapers - despite being the new kids on the block - have plenty of hidden history to be discovered! 📍Tap the link in my bio @look_uplondon 👈🏼 to watch the video! (Running time 13min) #LookUpLondon #LondonSkyscrapers #CityofLondon #youtubechannel #LondonHistoryYouTube #LondonHistoryVideos #LookUp #LondonArchitecture #CitySkyscrapers #archiloverslondon #londonhistory #londonguide #londonwalks
Load More… Follow Me On Instagram
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OK