City of Westminster Guide Lecturers' Association

12/06/2026

A big thank you to everyone who made it to yesterday’s Association’s AGM.

And special thanks to
⭐️Guest speaker Louisa Price, archivist at St Martin-in-the-Fields
⭐️ very able chairing of the meeting and elections by Steve Summers our Honorary President
⭐️And of course Rachel Anthony our excellent Chair - plus all the Association committee members old and new!

Hosted at Westminster School overlooked by a range of ex-headmasters!

As the official guiding association for the City of Westminster we take our role of showcasing the rich and diverse history of the borough very seriously. It’s an absolute privilege to guide here!

30/05/2026

The Palaces of the Whitehall

Two walks next week with London Heritage Quarter

2nd - 12:30
3rd - 5:30

Full details and booking here!!

Join London Heritage Quarter to celebrate London Rivers Week, a week-long annual campaign inspiring the public to celebrate London's rivers.

21/05/2026

We have a series of walks with the London Heritage Quarter to celebrate London Rivers Week, a week-long annual campaign inspiring the public to celebrate London’s rivers.

We have a series of lunchtime walks coming up:
✨Whitehall Palaces - 26th May, 2nd & 3rd June
✨Tales from the River Bank - 27th & 28th May and 4th June

Full details and how to book on in the link in our biography above ☝🏾

This series of professionally lead tours is an eclectic and diverse walk along the riverbank of the Thames. We will encounter a lost Tudor palaces, the origins of the Savoy, a famous Scottish poet, the man who revolutionised the Post Office, forgotten heroes from World War I, a Watergate not near water, campaigners for Women’s Rights, the nation’s first Black voter plus the man whose idea saved thousands of lives at sea!

Hope you can join us!

21/05/2026

Lead by Westminster Guides in partnership with the London Heritage Quarter we are running a series of walks to celebrate London Rivers Week, a week-long annual campaign inspiring the public to celebrate London's rivers!
Dates
27th & 28th May
4th June

This is an eclectic and diverse walk along the riverbank of the Thames primarily through Victoria Embankment Gardens. We will encounter a famous Scottish poet, the man who revolutionised the Post Office, forgotten heroes from World War I, a Watergate not near water, campaigners for Women’s Rights, the nation’s first Black voter plus the man whose idea saved thousands of lives at sea.

The walk will take us through some of the nicest gardens in central London following the flow of the river. The expert guides provide unique local insights and bring the area’s history and character to life.

During and after the walks, we aim to gather feedback and ideas from participants on potential area enhancements, future activities, and ways to support healthier, more active, and sustainable travel.

Join London Heritage Quarter to celebrate London Rivers Week, a week-long annual campaign inspiring the public to celebrate London's rivers.

21/05/2026

Westminster Guides is running a series of walks with London Heritage Quarter to celebrate London Rivers Week, a week-long annual campaign inspiring the public to celebrate London's rivers.

Walks 12:30-
✨26th May
✨2nd June
✨3rd June

This year, we invite you to discover the and celebrate how walking and wheeling more can boost your physical and mental health, as well as supporting the local economy. London Heritage Quarter is committed to encouraging visitors, workers and residents to explore the area, we are partnering with Westminster City Guides to host a series of guided walk.

This walking route will trace the old Whitehall Palace from Henry VIII's deer park and playground, through to the Parade Ground (old jousting tiltyard and tennis courts) and through the arch down to Queen Mary's steps by the River.

Join London Heritage Quarter to celebrate London Rivers Week, a week-long annual campaign inspiring the public to celebrate London's rivers.

20/05/2026

Join us for a stroll through Pimlico, Belgravia and along the Thames in our series of walks with London Heritage Quarter.

Details of the tours through May and June are here 👇🏿

Join guided walking tours in central London for National Walking Month. Explore Belgravia and Pimlico with expert Westminster City Guides.

12/05/2026

Us guides never stop learning, never stop practicing our skills.

The Association ran one of its regular CPD events for guides this weekend.

Everyone put a great deal of effort into the training session and we all came away with our knowledge and guiding skills enhanced.

We even learned a little bit of Chinese!

The area covered was Leicester Square and Chinatown.

Check our website for regular updates on our tours.

30/04/2026

A stroll through the elegant streets and squares of the Grosvenor Estate, taking in the famous and the fashionable.

Tuesday 5th May, 12:30
Belgravia Uncovered

This year, with London Heritage Quarter we invite you to discover the and celebrate how walking and wheeling more can boost your physical and mental health, as well as supporting the local economy.

Book your place here!

A stroll through the elegant streets and squares of the Grosvenor Estate, taking in the famous and the fashionable.

30/04/2026

Thank you Jonnie Fielding for an excellent talk at our monthly members talk.

The fascinating and often hilarious story of what happened to the first set of fountains in Trafalgar Square. Highly recommended.

And then members had a chance to get a personalised signed copy of his book - also available in all good bookshops!

26/04/2026

Interested in training as a Westminster Tour Guide?

Deadline for applications is 14th May.

All the details are in the link below

Training to Become a Westminster Guide Fulfil your ambition to qualify as a walking tour guide in the heart of London! Training to be a specialist, local guide in Westminster Our course will enable you to develop the skills required to plan, prepare and deliver walking tours in the City of Westmin....