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WHERE TO WALK: HOLBORN
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Use this guide to find interesting and energising locations around Holborn
to wander to and in
LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS
The largest public square in London. This space has abandstand in the middle and is full of tall beautifultrees, grassy areas and walk ways. A wander around the perimeter reveals all sorts ofsculptures, types of trees and historical messages. Don't forget the artefacts to see around the externalperimeter.It is the ideal location to start or end a wander aroundthe surrounding area.
LINCOLN'S INN
The Inn is peaceful and manicured. The estate includes Stone Buildings, Old Squareand New Square. The chapel is open to visitors during the day. There are sevenpedestrian entrances to the Inn to discover. Take a looping wander in and out of thisInn via the many entrances and the quiet squares.
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MIDDLE TEMPLE &
INNER TEMPLE
Loop around the peacefulcourtyards and alleyways. Wander past the fountainand historic buildingsincluding Temple Church,Inner Temple and MiddleTemple. Circle round thecobbled pavement of KingsBench Walk. The lushMiddle Temple Gardensare open to the publicmost weekday lunchtimes.
OUTER TEMPLE
Walk down Bell Yard andcross the Strand into thecovered white alleyway ofOuter Temple.
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SOMERSET HOUSE
Access via the Victoria Embankment entrance next tothe Thames. Inside Somerset House, turn right andwalk until you reach the Stamp Stair. Climb the stairs(or take the lift if needed) and exit into the grand centralcourtyard. Take some time to be still and wanderaround the fountains. Return to Lincoln's Inn Fields viathe Strand exit, Montreal Place and Kingsway.
VICTORIA
EMBANKMENT
GARDENS (TEMPLE
SECTION)
When accessed from VictoriaEmbankment after visitingthe manicured Temple Inns,this park has a bedraggledfeel. However, it is green andquiet with some interestingstatues.
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GRAY'S INN
Access via Warwick Court or Fulwood Place to wander through this serene andhistoric Inn. The beautiful walks are open to visitors most week day lunchtimes.Circle through Gray's Inn Square and South Square and back through the Inn to exitvia Bedford Row. Continue along to Hand Court. From the end of this alleyway,cross the road and walk back down to Lincoln's Inn Fields.
STAPLE INN
Access the calm, cobbledStaple Inn courtyards viaSouthampton Buildings offChancery Lane and leavethrough the archway of theblack and white Tudorbuilding on High Holborn.
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ST ALBAN THE
MARTYR
Take some time to be still inthis impressive, colourfulchurch. Access the prettycourtyard at the entrance viaBrooke Street.
WATERHOUSE SQUARE
Wander through the magnificent courtyard ofWaterhouse Square. Access via the grand entrance onHolborn opposite the black and white Tudor buildingand leave via the more obscured entrances on BrookeStreet or Leather Lane.
BLOOMSBURY SQUARE GARDENS
Take a wander up to this pretty open square. From thenorth east corner of Lincoln's Inn Fields, walk up GateStreet and New Turnstile alley ways. Cross the mainroad diagonally to Southampton Row and walk upSicilian Avenue.
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RUSSELL SQUARE
Continue from BloomsburySquare Gardens up to RussellSquare. Wander along thecircular pathways through thetall plane trees and centralfountain.
WHERE ELSE TO WALK
This area is full of hidden gems. Take a wander and see where your feet take you. Ifthe weather is very unfriendly, take an indoor wander through the London Silver Vaultsor British Museum.For more ideas of places to walk around Holborn, have a search of Google maps,search the Tranquil City map https://tranquilcity.co.uk/ or try creating a street tree trailhttps://www.treetalk.co.uk/map
ANISE
I can mostly be found in London parks and streets. Icreate coaching walks to help professionals connectwith colleagues and work in ways that build resilienceand confidence. Get in touch at [email protected] if you'd liketo join me for an urban wander and feel good about thework you do. Happy walking!