Fleet St, Dr Johnson’s House & Lunch at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

Step back in time to explore the world of writers, journalists, and publishers who shaped British history.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30pm

Price: £25 for tour and entry to museum 

ITINERARY

9:30 – 10:15 AM – Meet for coffee/tea (at own cost), location TBC
10:15 AM – Guided stroll down Fleet Street with a Blue Badge guide, passing historic sites such as:

• The site of the first printing press
• The birthplace of Samuel Pepys
• Historic publishers’ offices and 17th-century landmarks

11:15 AM – Tour of Dr Johnson’s House Museum, Gough Square, led by an in-house guide
12:30 PM – Lunch at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, a favourite haunt of Johnson, Dickens, and Pepys
(Pre-book choice and pay for your meal on the day)

Limited Availability: Only 20 places available, with a 1 guest per member limit. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience!

To view the menu for Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese click here

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