Overview
Follow in the grubby footsteps of Jackson Lamb and his band of misfits on this walking tour of locations featured in the Slow Horses spy series and the acclaimed Slough House novels by Mick Herron. This tour takes you deep into Slough House territory‚ the northwest corner of the City of London. You'll see some of the key locations from the slow horses' adventures, and discover some surprising links to the world of espionage in this corner of London.
What you will be doing
Just like the Slow Horses, we'll start at Bunhill Burial ground - the site of William Blake's grave
We'll explore the area around Barbican station's home to Slough House, and a stone's throw from Smithfield Market
After winding our way through the Barbican, we'll make our way to Bank Junction, the spooks' church, and other key locations in the show.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: U1, 91 City Rd, London EC1Y 1BD, UK
🗺️ Instructions: Meet outside Greggs. Exit Old Street station (Northern Line underground, Bank branch, or National Rail) at the Cowper Street exit and Greggs will be on the corner on your right.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Pregnancy friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Pram accessible
Infant friendly
Children friendly
Service animal/dog friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
London weather can be changeable! Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
DISCLAIMER: This walk is an unlicensed and unauthorised tour of sites featured in the Slow Horses television series and Slough House books, and is not endorsed, sanctioned, or in any other way supported, directly or indirectly by Apple TV+, the Slough House book publishers, or Mick Herron.
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Pick up and drop off transport
Gratuities
About your host
Square Mile SecretsA former journalist, official Green Badge tourist guide and Freeman of the City of London, I live right here in the Square Mile - London's oldest neighbourhood. When I'm not showing visitors around the City, I volunteer with a community gardening group that supports the City's gardens team and aims to enhance biodiversity and improve access to green spaces. In keeping with Square Mile Secrets' sustainable ethos, all my walking tours explore the City on foot, and are easily accessed by public transportation.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.