Cat Tails – A Feline Take on London History
Westminster Underground station, London (exit 4, opposite Big Ben)
Guided by Ann
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 January 2025 | Special | 10.15 am | 12.15 pm | Winter | Reserve Online |
| 5 February 2025 | Tour du Jour | 10.45 am | 12.45 pm | Winter | Reserve Online |
Here’s Ann’s delightful podcast introduction to the Cat Tails walk.
“Cats keeping dogs in their place” – Ann’s Flipside Purrfect Podcast about Cats
And This Makes Three, Giving Us a Clowder of Cat Podcasts
Ok, that’s got you in the mood, let’s paws for a word from Freud and then on to the walk
“Time spent with cats is never wasted,” Sigmund Freud.
Which national heroine had 60 cats? Who had his late cat’s paw mounted on a letter opener? Which cat ate Princess Margaret’s bouquet?
Enjoy these and other feline delicacies on a walk which combines places, people and the cats who lived there.
Including, of course, Larry of Downing St. and his predecessors.
Patience Skelton –
Interesting and informative presentation by Anne who clearly knew her subject very well walking through areas not seen very often by us. A great couple of hours.
Lynn –
A really enjoyable walk from Parliament Square to Covent Garden. Ann was an excellent guide, recounting numerous tales about the cats of London past and present. Her pictures brought the cats to life and her historical anecdotes added real interest to the walk which passed many famous statues and buildings. Thank you, Ann, for a great morning.
Deborah and Sandra –
A fabulous feline themed walk around Westminster and Covent Garden, where we discovered a host of new cat stories from our excellent, well-informed guide Ann. Would highly recommend this walk to anyone who loves cats and wants to know more about their past and current roles in London.
Fiona Fawcett –
Really interesting tour Anne is a fabulous guide a must for cat lovers
William Shepherd –
Excellent collection of stories and annecdotes compiled by Ann who narrated them in a charming fashion. Highly recommended.
Maggie Bolton –
A delightful tour, full of interesting stories of cats, their owners and where they lived in London. A lovely walk through the city as a bonus. Thoroughly recommended.
Richard O –
…. A fab walk for cat lovers…. So many interesting stories and venues… I enjoyed every minute.
…. And Ann … Your guide was lovely… A charming Lady..
….. Well done Ann….
Sonia Molnar –
Throughly recommend Ann’s walk for all. Interesting stories about the cats and some charming off the track places visited.
Sean Chapman –
Having discovered London Walks this year and been on Ann’s History of the Square Mile walk, I was keen to get on to Cat Tails. I also brought two cat-loving friends. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and Ann’s friendly and easy going style made it very special. I learned lots about the various well known people of London and their cats (no spoilers!). The Actors’ Church is a fabulous place to end the walk.
I heartily recommend booking this walk.
Annelise Nehammer –
I enjoyed Ann’s Cat Tails walk so much on 8 September 2024 that I felt I must write a review. I originally read a detailed account of the walk in The Cat magazine which tempted me along. We met at a convenient central London location and proceeded to wend our way to learn about London’s cats, both past and present, their significant historical and in situ companions, their advocates, and key roles. Along the route, we were led from the hustle and bustle at an easy pace through beautiful, quiet garden environments, which was an extra bonus. Ann’s extensive knowledge and passionate interest in London and its cats is evident, her presentation is entertaining, and I learnt so many new fascinating cat facts! If you find yourself in London, you like cats, you are interested in London’s history and current cat affairs, I would highly recommend Ann’s Cat Tails walk.