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Brixton Black History - Walking Tour

Tour

Saturday 01 November 2025
14:00 - 16:00

From £14.00 (Excl. VAT)

Join our Brixton Black History walking tour and discover a bustling and vibrant part of South London with a tumultuous history.
Brixton is a bustling and vibrant part of South London with a tumultuous history. This tour will take you on a journey through culture, heritage and significant landmarks and the pivotal moments and iconic figures that have shaped the community and area. 

We'll explore the homes built originally for ‘pious and aged women’ as well as Southwyck House or more locally known as the ‘Barrier Block’. We will learn how a much-loved building was saved from demolition and is fast becoming a popular community asset and about Lambeth Town Hall that helped to build cultural bridges. 
 
Exploring all aspects of Brixton life, the tour will finish in the famous Brixton Village, a dynamic home of food, goods and community with more than 100 independent vendors representing over 50 nationalities, as well as Bon Marche (The Department Store), Brixton Recreation Centre and much more. Join us for a journey through Brixton past and present.
 
This walk is led by an experienced Blue Badge Guide. 
 
Duration: 2 hours approx. 

From £14.00 (Excl. VAT)


meeting point

Windrush Square near to the Ritzy Picturehouse Cinema

Blue badge guide

Access

The route is mostly step-free and wheelchair-friendly. There areas where there are uneven/narrow pavements. If using a manual or motorised wheelchair, please confirm as their size and widths vary. There are pavements where the drop kerbs are slightly raised. Please note that part of the route is in a residential area therefore a clear path is not always guaranteed. If you have any access requirements you would like to make our team aware of, please email  events@nla.london.