London Tours 2012

The London Tour events are chosen and organised by volunteer Jacky Fray. The tours have been taking place since 2007 and have proved very popular with our supporters. The price includes entry to the venue and a guided tour, but not travel to or from the venue. The tours always sell out quickly so please do book your place early to avoid disappointment!

St John’s Gate

Tuesday 7 February, 11:30am

Price: £15 per person, limited to 45 places
The Museum of the Order of St John tells the fascinating story of the Order of St John from its origins in eleventh century Jerusalem, through to its role today with St John Ambulance and the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem.

This wonderful tour takes you around the ancient Priory of the Knights Hospitallers with its Tudor Gate House, 16th century Church and 12th century Crypt. Treasures in the museum include illuminated manuscripts, armour and a cannon given to the Knights by Henry VIII.

Fishermans Livery

Monday 30 April, 2pm

Price £15 per person, limited to 30 places - SOLD OUT please call to add your name to the reserve list!

As one of the oldest of the City Guilds and member of the original Twelve Great Livery companies, the Fisherman’s Livery has enjoyed an unbroken existence of over 700 years. The stunning fishmongers’ Hall has survived the Great Fire and devastating bomb damage during World War II, but has been fully restored to its former glory.

Lords Cricket Ground

Monday 11 June 2012, 2.30pm

Price £15, Up to 60 people on each tour

One of the most famous sporting venues in the world and home of the famous Ashes, this tour offers a unique look behind the scenes of the home of English cricket.

The tour starts in the museum, bringing the fascinating 400 year history of cricket to life with through paintings, photographs and artefacts before moving on to the famed Long Room,tennis court, indoor Cricket School* and the dressing rooms with the renowned Lord's Honours Boards* (both external links, open in a new window).

As well as its great history, Lord's also boasts some of the most innovative modern architecture in London.

Lambeth Palace

Friday 6 July 2012, 11am

Price £20, limited to 30 people

Join us for a rare opportunity for a guided tour of Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s official London residence for nearly eight hundred years.

The tour includes the State Rooms of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Great Hall which is now part of Lambeth Palace Library, the Crypt and the Chapel.

BBC Broadcasting House

Sunday 25th November, 12pm & 1.50pm 

Price £15, limited to 22 places per time slot

Follow in the footsteps of the Goons, Tony Hancock and U2 by taking a tour around the BBC’s iconic Broadcasting House. Built in 1932, Broadcasting House was the UK's first purpose-built broadcast centre and has developed through the years into a world-leading broadcast facility

The tour takes in the newly restored Radio Theatre, where the likes of Take That and Coldplay have recently recorded and into the legendary Council Chamber where many a BBC decision has been made.

As well as seeing behind the scenes of the radio studios that host Radio 3 and Radio 4 programmes, there will be a unique opportunity to create a radio drama, complete with music and sound effects.

After a period of decline and neglect after the Second World War - it narrowly escaped demolition in the 1960s - a rolling programme of restoration and refurbishment was completed in 1997.  The tour will include viewing the magnificent Durbar Court, the Locarno Room and the office of the Secretary of State. 

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