community/cultural
William Waldorf Astor, 1895
Two Temple Place, WC2R 3BD
Join bestselling author, guide and Open City Golden Key Academy alumnus, Jack Chesher, for an intimate walking tour exploring Aldwych to Bank
Temple
Blackfriars
Walking tour
17:00–19:30
This is a pre-festival taster experience on Tuesday 2 September
Jack Chesher is the founder of Living London History sharing London's most fascinating and unusual historical sites. What started as a pandemic hobby in 2020 has turned into his full time job and he has over one million followers across his channels.
Jack runs eight different historical walking tours of the city and is the author of two best-selling books covering the metropolis' overlooked details, nooks and crannies. London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers and London: The Hidden Corners for Curious Wanderers.
A special balloted walking tour in partnership with Airbnb Experiences. Join bestselling author, guide and Open City Golden Key Academy alumnus, Jack Chesher, for an intimate walking tour exploring Aldwych to Bank. Starting inside the William Waldorf Astor-designed Two Temple Place, this unforgettable experience will see a small group of ballot winners hear the unique perspectives of a social media personality, culminating with drinks over the London skyline at a stunning architecturally-acclaimed rooftop location.
Open House Festival is thrilled to partner with Airbnb, our headline partner, to make this year's celebration truly unforgettable. This partnership reflects our shared mission of inviting people to experience the unique architecture, vibrant neighbourhoods, and compelling stories that make London so exceptional. Just as Open House invites you to step inside extraordinary buildings, Airbnb Experiences connects guests from all over the world with the spirit of local London life, opening homes and neighbourhoods for authentic encounters with the city and its people.