This summer, Waterloo Community Counselling is proud to offer a series of six guided walks in collaboration with the Lambeth Tour Guides Association. Generously funded by the London Eye Community Chest—with support from Southbank and Waterloo Neighbours and Lambeth Council—this project is designed to engage refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced migrants living in and around Waterloo.
Over the course of six unique walks, participants are invited to explore the rich art, culture, history, and hidden stories that make Waterloo and the Southbank one of London’s most iconic and vibrant areas.
At the time of writing, the project is halfway through, with three inspiring walks already completed—each led by the knowledgeable and passionate guides from the Lambeth Tour Guides Association.
In May, the series began with Nikky Catto, who led the group through the “Secret Gardens and Safe Places” of Waterloo. Participants discovered peaceful, tucked-away green spaces—true urban sanctuaries in the heart of the city.
In early June, Alison Rae guided the group through Waterloo’s diverse migration history, highlighting stories such as German refugee Berthold Wolpe, whose iconic font designs left a lasting legacy, and celebrated Old Vic artistic directors Kwame Kwei-Armah and Nadia Fall.
Then, in late June, David Turnbull brought Waterloo’s famous faces to life, focusing on none other than Charlie Chaplin, who spent his formative years in and around the area.
Watch this space for more updates!
Want to get involved? Just contact the office for more information, or complete a referral form to take part.