Guided Walks Programme For The Year
Our guided walks have now ceased over the winter and will resume in April 2026, but for those who like to venture out on historical walks all year long, our self-guided walks leaflets are useful during the winter.
Walks in Clapham usually last between 60 and 90 minutes. All walks must be booked in advance to restrict numbers for comfort. If you have any questions about a walk, please contact the leader at the email address shown on the walk details.
We also organise other events and meetings throughout the year.
The programme for the year is shown on the Events page.
Lambeth Local History Walks 2025 – 2026
This year’s Lambeth Local History Forum leaflet, detailing guided and self guided local history walks, regular walks, and guided tours for the year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, is available now, free, from Lambeth and Wandsworth Libraries, Omnibus Theatre, as well as at many other South London venues and through Forum members.
To download a PDF leaflet directly please Click Here
Across our South London streets, developments, parks, and gardens, a fascinating amount of history is waiting to be discovered. More than 90 walks are listed in this year’s programme, which continues through the year and into 2026. Several of the walks are arranged by The Clapham Society Local History Group, and walks are local to Clapham, Brixton, West Norwood Cemetery, Herne Hill, Kennington, Streatham, Vauxhall and all Lambeth.
These walks and tours, organised by members and associates of the Lambeth Local History Forum, are very popular and most have a limit on numbers, so early booking is highly advised.
Unless otherwise indicated, walks usually last 1½ – 2 hours.
Most LLHF walks are free of charge, but donations are welcomed by the forum.
Cover image credits are printed on the leaflet.
Inspirational Women of Clapham
A walk around the northern part of Clapham Common hearing about some of the clever and famous women with links to the area. From convicted criminals to hymn writers, they... View Walk
Abbeville ‘village’: The making of an Edwardian neighbourhood
Michael Tuffrey will lead this walk exploring how the streets came to be laid out and introducing the people who made it happen, including Pugin’s master builder, a defrocked lawyer from... View Walk
The History of Clapham Common
Tom Jansz leads this walk, tracing the history of Clapham Common from medieval grazing ground through place of recreation for 18th century incomers who built villas around it, associations with The... View Walk
Clapham Ghost Signs
A walk led by Alyson Wilson, originally devised by Sam Roberts (aka Mr Ghost Signs) that traces Clapham’s history through its wonderful collection of fading painted advertisements. This walk is part... View Walk
Clapham Park: The Cubitt connection
Nigel Bassindale will lead this popular walk going back in time to discover Clapham Park and how Thomas Cubitt’s vision became reality. Leaving from the junction of Emmanuel Road and New... View Walk
History of Social Care in Nightingale Lane
This walk led by Gillian Robinson will take us along Nightingale Lane looking at some of the old and not so old houses with an emphasis on those with a medical history.... View Walk
Twixt the Commons
This walk will explore the development of Twixt the Commons from the eighteenth to twenty-first centuries. It will show how the present streets followed the long standing property divisions and how large... View Walk
Clapham Common Bug Hunt
An event for children and families of all ages! Dr Iain Boulton will guide a search for wild insects and other invertebrates living on the Common, with a particular focus... View Walk
Clapham in World War II
Clapham in World War II To mark the 80th anniversary of World War II in Europe, Tom Jansz leads this walk around Clapham Common, telling the story of how the war... View Walk
Clapham Common Bat Walk
A short guided walk on part of Clapham Common to look for and hear bats flying at dusk with Dr Iain Boulton from Lambeth Council. Bat detectors will be provided,... View Walk
The History Of Clapham Common
Tom Jansz leads this walk, tracing the history of Clapham Common from medieval grazing ground through place of recreation for 18th century incomers who built villas around it, associations with... View Walk
4. Clapham Common
A tour of the Common starting from Clapham Common Underground Station, taking in Holy Trinity Church, the Bandstand, Windmill Drive, and all three ponds. Download the Guide Download Guide
6. West Side
Starting at Hightrees House at the corner of West Side and Nightingale Lane this walk follows the west side of the Common to Broomwood Road, then through the side streets... Download Guide
5. South Side
From Clapham South Underground Station this walk goes along the south east border of the Common towards Clapham High Street, including a brief diversion down Narbonne Avenue, The Windmill on... Download Guide
2. Clapham North
From Clapham North Underground Station through developments of different periods, which include St John’s Church, the Clapham Rise Estate (Gauden Road, Sibella Road, Chelsham Road and Bromfelde Road) Larkhall Park,... Download GuideCopyright 2025. All Rights Reserved