LONDON BY GASLIGHT - LANCASTER GATE TO WESTMINSTER (LINEAR)

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Overview

An early evening walk through central London guided by some of the street lamps still lit by gas. London was the first city in the world to be lit by gas powered lamps, many still surviving after 200+ years.

This walk of about 4 miles is through Hyde Park, Green Park, St James's and Westminster and you will experience the soft, mellow glow of gas street lighting. There will be descriptions as we go along.

Meet: At exit of Lancaster Gate tube station.

Toilets: None on this walk.

Train: Lancaster Gate is on the Central Line - Zone 1.

Website: thelondongasketeers.com

Start time: 6:30pm.

Estimated finish time: 8:45pm.

Monday, 16 March 2026

Start time:: 6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:: 8:45 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 26708 80780
Nearest postcode:: W2 2UE
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Start time:: 6:30 pm

Lancaster Gate tube station - Zone 1

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 30242 79672
Nearest postcode:: SW1A 2JR
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Estimated finish time:: 8:45 pm

Westminster tube station - Zone 1

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