walk/tour
Meet outside 6 Bolton Street, W1J 8BA
Explore twenty first century architecture in one of London's most luxurious and historic neighbourhoods. This walking tour covers Mayfair's new contemporary developments, discovering architectural treasures, hidden gems and buildings that are designed for our changing climate.
Green Park
14, 23, 38
The tour will end near Grosvenor Square
Walking tour
10:30–12:30
How to book
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Largely shaped by aristocratic landowners in the Eighteenth century, Mayfair has undergone constant evolution ever since. The original Georgian elements now blend with Victorian, Edwardian, and thoroughly modern additions. These all combine to create Mayfair's unique architectural character which reflects it sumptuous beginnings, bold ambitions and future visions.
Tour stops include the inventive reuse of existing buildings, re-shaped green spaces, a completely transformed London square and luxurious designs to delight. You will see how the architects of today have integrated modern architecture into an historic neighbourhood, showcasing the balance between preservation and modernisation. These all combine to create Mayfair's distinct architectural character which reflects it sumptuous beginnings, bold ambitions and future visions.
This tour is led by a participant of Open City’s Golden Key Academy – a course training up insightful and engaging guides dedicated to explaining London and bringing its many stories to life. It is part of a wider collection of tours created by Golden Key Academy guides for the Open House Festival celebrating their conclusion of the eight month course.
Further information on the Golden Key Academy can be found here https://open-city.org.uk/golden-key-academy