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Explore The Royal Parks with a Qualified London Blue Badge Tourist Guide
The Blue Badge Tourist Guides will run weekly themed walks. Each walk lasts between 1 1/2 and 2 hours.
To book a place please call: 07885 537477 or e-mail: bluebadgewalks@yahoo.com
The Royal Ladies of Kensington
From Queen Mary II to Princess Diana, hear the fascinating stories of the influential ladies who made this their home. Discover how Kensington Gardens has been transformed over the centuries, as you enjoy a stroll along its delightful paths with a professional guide.
See London's most remarkable memorial and find out what activities you can enjoy in Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.
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Where
At the South Gates Kensington Palace, in front of King William III statue.
When
Tuesdays at 2 pm (by prior arrangement).
How much
£6 (in cash) payable to the London Blue Badge Guide
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Up Guards and at 'em - Stories of the Guards and the Palaces
Not only find out what's behind the famous phrase attributed to the Duke of Wellington but learn how to identify the regiments who take part in the famous Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. We also take in the Royal palaces and we finish at the Punishment Parade at Horse Guards Parade. What is the Punishment Parade? Join us on Thursday afternoons and find out! Also with special reduced price entry to the Household Cavalry Museum.
For the complete Guards experience, visit the Guards Museum before the walk and the Household Cavalry Museum after the walk.
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Where
Outside the Guards Museum on Birdcage Walk.
When
Thursday at 2 pm.
How much
£6 (in cash) payable to the London Blue Badge Guide
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Peter Pan and Friends
A real treat for all ages! Discover the extraordinary world of Peter Pan on this enchanting walk through Kensington Gardens, following the footsteps of the characters that inspired this children's classic.
Hear the stories of three families - two real and one imaginary. Who was the real "boy who never grew up"?
Enjoy London's most popular statue and find out what happened to the real "lost boys".
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Where
Outside Lancaster Gate tube station.
When
Sundays at 2 pm.
How much
£6 for (in cash) payable to the London Blue Badge Guide.
£2 for children aged 3-12 years old
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Awarded by the Institute of Tourist Guiding, the Blue Badge is the highest guiding qualification in Britain. Blue Badge Guides aim to make a good experience great!
Private tours
For your own private tour of the Royal Parks and London, please contact 07885 537477 or email BlueBadgeTours
Educational and foreign language tours are also available.
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