Open House Festival

Mornington Crescent to Great Portland Street

walk/tour

Leslie Green, 1907

Outside Mornington Crescent Station, NW1 2JA

what3words: mornington.crescent.station

This walk explores the journey from Mornington Crescent to Great Portland Street, tracing changes in housing, work, education, leisure and community. Along the route, participants encounter layers of Camden's social history while experiencing a gradual shift in sound, architecture and atmosphere. The crossing of Albany Street marks a key moment in this journey.

Getting there

Tube

Mornington Crescent

Train

Euston

Bus

134, 214, 24, 27, 29, 46, 88

Additional travel info

The walk starts at Mornington Crescent and finishes near Great Portland Street Underground station.

Access

Accessibility notes

Mostly level pavements with dropped kerbs where available. The walk is approximately 90 minutes with regular stops.

What you can expect

An outdoor guided walk through Camden with regular stops. Suitable clothing and comfortable footwear are recommended.

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Activities

Tue 15 Sep

Walking tour

10:30–12:00

Mornington Crescent to Great Portland Street

Guided walking tour exploring the changing social and architectural landscape between Mornington Crescent and Great Portland Street.

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.

Thu 17 Sep

Walking tour

10:30–12:00

Mornington Crescent to Great Portland Street

Guided walking tour exploring the changing social and architectural landscape between Mornington Crescent and Great Portland Street.

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.

About

About the walk

This walk explores the transition between Mornington Crescent and Great Portland Street through Camden's social and architectural history. Along the route, we consider housing, education, work, leisure and social reform, and how these are reflected in the changing character of the streets. The route is currently being developed through Open City's Golden Key Academy, and some details may continue to evolve before the festival.

Golden Key Academy

The Golden Key Academy is a course training up insightful and engaging guides dedicated to explaining London and bringing its many stories to life. This tour 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
If you would like to attend this tour, please ensure you have booked a ticket before turning up.

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