walk/tour
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 help visitors experience London in a more authentic way. Together, we share a mission to connect people with the city’s unique architecture, vibrant neighbourhoods and the stories that bring them to life. Just as Open House invites you to step inside remarkable spaces, Airbnb Experiences give you the chance to discover hidden streets, go behind the scenes of iconic landmarks and see the real side of London through the eyes of the people who know it best.