Classic London Mews & Hidden Passageways
Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 8 customer ratings
(8 customer reviews )
Earl's Court Tube, Earl's Court Road exit
Guided by Stephanie
Adult: £20 · Students & Seniors: £15 · Children: £5
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 March 2025 | Tour du Jour | 10.45 am | 12.45 pm | Winter | |
| 23 March 2025 | Tour du Jour | 10.45 am | 12.45 pm | Winter | |
| 13 April 2025 | Tour du Jour | 10.45 am | 12.45 pm | Winter | |
| 18 May 2025 | Tour du Jour | 10.45 am | 12.45 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE GUIDING
AND THE HIDDEN BYWAYS
This is a thread-the-needle walk. By that I mean it’s possible to walk from Earl’s Court to Kensington with hardly ever having to “deal with” – “put up with” – main roads and busy streets and the general philistinism of the automobile culture.
You can hidden lanes-it. Alleyway-it. Best of all, mews-it.
Pretty maids all in a row. Well, not in a row – rather, strung along Steph’s thread-the-needle route. But yes – BIG YES – pretty-as-a-picture mews cottages. Lots of them pastel-splashed.
Lots of them decked with flower boxes. Urban coves, havens of 19th-century tranquillity. And, always always always, the pleasure of the route – of the way it “connects up”.
Well, the way Stephanie has pieced it together. Connected it. Some of them – the connections – you wouldn’t know were there. They’re secret. They’re hidden. They’re through doors in walls and around a corner and up steps – that kind of thing. Very very satisfying. And visually – does this really need saying? – a huge treat. Welcome to near perfect London.
But not just eye candy. Because the whole thing is buttressed with lots of fascinating history. Some of it will catch you by surprise (might even give you a case of the giggles).
There are about 250 mews in London. Where they are, what they were for, how they came about, who they served – well, they’re one of the crucial pieces in the social puzzle of 19th century London. And not just London, but Britain, really. And for that matter, 20th and 21st century London. They’re not just a series of “pretty faces” – they “map” both the past and the present. Map them in important ways. Ways that help us to better understand the place. Better understand our city. Guided by Hilary, OBE or Stephanie.
CLASSIC MEWS & HIDDEN PASSAGEWAYS – MEETING POINT
Meet Stephanie or Hilary OBE just outside the Earl’s Court Road exit of Earl’s Court Tube.
Irene Gawne –
Stephanie took a group of 18 of us for this lovely walk through quiet picturesque roads that we had never suspected existed from Earl’s Court to Kensington . She was full of facts about the buildings, mews and squares, quirky stories, humorous anecdotes, fascinating details. We were all spellbound. At the end members of the group were full of praise for this expertly led tour. Highly recommended.
Jacki –
This is a beautiful walk away fron the traffic with a fantastic guide Stephanie.
Jennifer decogan –
A very enjoyable experience. Pretty mews houses and grand homes along the way. Stephanie was very informative, enthusiastic and fun. Thank you. We will be back for more 😊
Sue –
From the hustle and bustle of the Earl’s Court Road to a calm and beautiful mews, in 30 seconds! Wondefully interesting and informative walk with Stephanie. Clear delivery enhanced by excellent photos/cuttings. From cole holes to hinges, manure to Thomas Crapper, the gentry to servants, it was all there. We did the tour on 21st April hoping to see the wisteria in bloom, a plant so characteristic of the mews. Perfect timing! Stephanie was careful to ensure that we knew where to get lunch, find a tube or get to other attractions at the end of the trip. Brilliant walk.
simonetta –
A brilliant insightful walk !
Stephanie is great, a real expert with a deep knowledge of the area. Learned a lot and fascinated by every and each corner….Highly recommended!
Alison –
I’ve just been on a wonderful walk with Stephanie. The glorious spring sunshine helped. We learned all about the rich, their houses and their horses and carriages. Plus meandering down so many mews with small, bijou and delightful houses (£3000 per week if you want to rent one in the right place). And incredibly it was so quiet. You couldn’t hear anything considering we were in the heart of built up London. Also coal holes, gas lights, royal studios and a very early post box. Well, well worth joining this tour.
Stuart Russell –
Fantastic time with Stephanie today on a fascinating walk. I learnt so much from her and was captivated the whole time. I can’t wait to book on the next one 👍👍👍
Phillip –
Wonderful walk with Stephanie today in Earls Court, so much history again and wealth in the Mews properties. The origin of Earls Court date back to Saxon times. The stories from Stephanie (aka elephant zoo keeper) were superb with a wicked sense of humour and we were over 20 walking which is very good news.