London Rivers Week 2026: Walk the Lambeth – Riverside Walk
As part of London Rivers Week 2026, join Thames blogger Patricia Stoughton for a leisurely, free guided walk along a step-free section of the Thames Path. The walk follows the Albert Embankment from Lambeth Bridge to Vauxhall Bridge and highlights some of the route’s most notable features, including the giant prow of a ship, the Art Deco Lambeth Fire Brigade HQ, a new island below the MI6 building, and the surprisingly little-known sculptures on Vauxhall Bridge.
Date: Tuesday 26th May 2026
Distance: Less than a mile.
Start time and start location: 11am. Meet at the Riverside Café (address Lambeth Pier, Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SG)
Timing: About an hour and a quarter, plus time for a coffee or a drink in the Riverside Pub the upstream side of Vauxhall Bridge at the end, if wanted.
Bring: Water, if hot, a camera and binoculars
All U18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
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