Might we tempt you with a visual snifter, as you look up at some of the curious reliefs that adorn the walls of a famous old gin distiller's former premises? This secret London walk will lead you through Greenwich and show you heritage buildings, picture-pretty side streets, and one of the best views of London. You will come across curious pieces of street furniture which you might easily walk straight past without even noticing. Along the way you’ll pass the National Maritime Museum, Old Royal Naval College, Queen’s House, Cutty Sark, and Royal Observatory. You’ll also see local pubs and go through vibrant markets. Yes, until relatively recently - in historical terms at least - these hidden houses once came under the jurisdiction of Cambridgeshire.

Join the Thames Path as it passes Eel Pie Island, home of Ted Lasso fame and historic music legends. Let’s get the big stuff out of the way first – yes yes – Leadenhall was used as a filming location for Harry Potter. If you make believe hard enough, you can almost transport yourself to the world of Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone. You will see all these, and more besides, as we wend our way through the historic streets of an area that has proved itself an adept survivor. So, fasten your seat belts for a rollercoaster of a narrative that will feature the selling of a soul, a masked ball on a storm-tossed night, a mysterious, hooded stranger, a blinding flash of lightning, a distant scream of agonised terror, a hideously gruesome discovery - and then.... well, this chilling tale will conclude at the location where it occurred!

3. The London LOOP, Outer London

You’re probably aware of the British Library. It’s a bit of a Meca for people trying to find a quiet spot to get productive in the city centre, and an iconic place in its own right. Do you know about its reading rooms though? London is a city that pays dividends – if you take the time to invest in it that is. There are so many hidden gems in London that if we’re frank, if you’re not taking the time to explore the city, you are not doing it justice. Start at Hampton Court (nearest tube: Hampton Court Station): begin at the iconic National Trail, starting from Hampton Court to Radnor Gardens.

That’s not where the story ends though. The name supposedly comes from a tree that Elizabeth I rested under as she took refuge here on a journey through the Great North Wood that used to cover most of South London. By 18th Century standards that meant fluted columns reminiscent of the reason of Ancient Athens (or would it be the might of Imperial Rome?) and a ceiling that evokes the Sistine Chapel: Far above you on that high ceiling is an enormous mural painted by Sir James Thornhill that depicts heroic fragments of English history, kings, battles, inventions.

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As such, it found itself as the centre of many a naughty activity including bear baiting, gambling and even duelling. Oh those crazy olden days people. Follow the Thames Path, enjoying open views of the Thames and passing by Hampton Court Park and Golf Course. Walk along Alma Terrace, Heathfield Road, and Magdalen Road, passing the Beatrix Potter primary school. You’ll pass near Wandsworth Prison. A private London Walk makes a fab present – be it a birthday or anniversary or get-to-know-your-new neighbourhood gift or Christmas present or whatever. Merchandise schmerchandise (gift wrapped or not) – but giving someone an experience, now that’s special. Memories make us rich. LONDON WALKS – STREETS AHEAD!