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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2024 | Special | 10.30 am | 12.30 pm | Summer | |
| 2 October 2024 | Special | 10.45 am | 12.45 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 3 November 2024 | Special | 10.30 am | 12.30 pm | Winter | Reserve Online |
| 4 December 2024 | Tour du Jour | 10.45 am | 12.45 pm | Winter | Reserve Online |
| 5 January 2025 | Special | 10.30 am | 12.30 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.
sarah –
Thoroughly enjoyed Ann’s walk on 8th August. Lots of interesting cat facts which tied in well with where we were walking. Walked a route that was fascinating and included some iconic landmarks and a lovely park that I intend to visit again. Ann’s commentry was clear and with a good sense of humour. Highly recommend.
Kristen Linton –
It was a pleasure walking with Ann. She is very friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job incorporating interesting cat stories into overall history of London.
Harriet Calvert –
Had a wonderful walk yesterday with Ann. Lots of amusing stories and tails. Ann showed us lots of fun photographs of cats and cat lovers. The subject is endless. Might go again to see if Ann has added any more cats. There must be so many church cats.
Peggy Cook –
I had a lovely time on this walk. Ann was very knowledgeable and approachable. She made the tour so interesting and I was really sorry when our time was up. Any cat-minded person will really enjoy these few hours.
Jette Porsborg –
If you love cats this is definitely the right walk for you. Ann has really done her research, and she’s a brilliant narrator and guide.
Sally McCulloch –
Excellent walk and Ann really knows her history about cats – I didn’t know there were so many famous cats in the London area where we were walking. Ann also showed us some lovely photos of the cats and their owners and some hilarious stories. If you are a cat lover then this walk is definitely for you.
Jill & Tony –
Really enjoyed this walk. Our guide was very informed and entertaining. She had clearly done a great deal of research on felines connected to places on the walk. Loved popping into the Savoy and the story of Kaspar. The Actors’ Church made for the perfect end to the walk.
Jane Hills –
This is a light-hearted stroll through some of London’s past and more recent history, with the focus very much on felines. Ann certainly knows many stories of cats from past to present who have ingratiated themselves with suitably important humans, including Winston Churchill and Florence Nightingale. You will hear all about the cats who continue to occupy high profile and senior positions in our City. Ann has plenty of photos, but cats being what they are, you will be lucky to catch sight of one. At the end of the tour if you are very lucky, you might just see the cats who have made their home in St Paul’s Covent Garden – the actors’ church. Despite some extraordinary noise enroute, traffic, loudspeakers and alarms, everyone seemed to enjoy the walk and of course, as a group of cat lovers, were keen to compare notes on their own furry friends.
Anne C. –
Re Cats Tails 7th February.
Just had to say how much I enjoyed this walk. It was one of the best walks I have joined, and that is saying something because they have all been wonderful. Cats Tails was both informative and great fun, with a lovely group of people which included someone from Cats Protection who was there to write an article about the walk. Thank you, Ann. Brilliant
Judith Phillips –
Ann has put together an excellent and entertaining walk that is filled with interesting facts about London cats and their owners, including the current cat inhabitant at 10 Downing Street. Cat lovers and non-cat lovers will enjoy the stories and photos that Ann has found.