All Day Events London

Late Summer Social: Meet new people or catch up with friends

Join us for a relaxed social evening for our hiking community! Whether you’ve joined us on past walks, or are simply curious about coming along, this is a great chance to meet fellow hikers and group leaders in a friendly setting or if you’d like to just socialise. One of our regulars will be bringing along some old camping gear to give away at this event, and Colin, the event host will be running a a game whereby the winner gets to choose multiple discounts of future trips! Catch up with people you’ve shared the trail with, swap stories and welcome new faces who are thinking about joining future hikes. We’ve reserved a private area upstairs in a welcoming pub, just a short walk from Waterloo Station. Food and drinks will be available, with a special discount on food for our group, so come along, unwind and enjoy a sociable evening with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. **Location**: Upstairs in The Thirsty Bear https://maps.app.goo.gl/2DSmSpnZy9Uu1m9s9 [FAQs](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaahiking/) \| [Trip Adviser](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Website](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/)

Day trip to Southend

Southend is a seaside town in the county of Essex, to the east of London. It’s only an hour away by train, which makes it a popular place to go for a day trip. We meet at Liverpool Street station then take the train from there. After a quick tour of the town we finish at the Sea Life Centre, to which entry is included. You'll then have free time to spend on the beach or perhaps have a walk on the pier, which, at 2km, is the longest in the world.

Footpath to Festival, Wanstead Village: High beach, Ice Cream Vans to Rock Bands

**DESCRIPTION** **Day hike description** Join us for a scenic hike through the historic Epping Forest, via high beach ghost (a story I’ll tell on route) past a few ice cream stops, ending at Wanstead for the festival and I’ll be reserving a place in local cafe too which is opposite the free festival with music. This route takes you through ancient woodlands, serene lakes, and charming open spaces, offering a refreshing escape from the city. Wanstead Park was once home to Wanstead House, where Queen Elizabeth I is believed to have stayed. The hike finishes in Wanstead Village, a vibrant area on the Central Line, just 20 minutes from central London. If you'd like to stay overnight for this event with the group the night before, camping, please book here: [www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/315958967](www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/315958967) Highlights: • Explore the vast Epping Forest, one of London’s largest and oldest woodlands • Walk along peaceful lakes and natural trails, surrounded by diverse wildlife • Visit Wanstead Park, a historic 18th-century landscaped garden with stunning scenery • Discover the site of Wanstead House, a lost mansion with a fascinating past • Finish in Wanstead Village, with cozy cafés and easy transport links back to the city. **Social media pic of this event previously:** [https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/307246709/](https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/events/307246709/) **WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: \**21km* route (or less as there are places to leave hike early within London) Ascent: c.**224 metres** Estimated Duration (approx): **5 hours walking** Difficulty: \**[Moderate](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)* **PROGRAMME** Meeting Point: Loughton station 10:00 Ending Wanstead at the festival around 15:30 I’ll be reserving a place in local cafe too which is opposite the free festival with music. **COST** The cost is **£12 per person.** for hike only. **HIKE INCLUDES** * Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leader who is Lowland leader qualified, Wilderness First Aid qualified, Summer Mountain Leader trained. * PayPal fees **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Lunch, drinks or any refreshments * Souvenirs * Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup * Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[full list](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)** * Suitable hiking shoes or boots * Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) * Water [2L recommended] * Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece * Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino * Camera & Phone * Picnic lunch and snacks **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [info@aaalondongroup.com](mailto:info@aaalondongroup.com) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA Hiking Terms and Conditions. They say that pictures speak a thousand words, and so here are pics from this previous day trip on our website (click on this event): [www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes](http://www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes) [FAQs](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaahiking/) \| [Trip Adviser](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Website](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/) © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted

Day trip by coach - Towns, a Village & a View in Hertfordshire! (only £33 each)

Come along on Saturday 12th September for a coach trip to Hertfordshire! **About the trip** Hertfordshire sits just north of London and is one of the greeniest counties in southern England. It has some very pretty villages set in rolling countryside. We will be in west Hertfordshire visiting: **Aldbury** Aldbury is one of the most picturesque villages in Hertfordshire, with timber-framed cottages and a historic inn clustered around the village duck pond where an old set of stocks still stand. Most of the land surrounding the village is largely unaltered since the late medieval period. It has been used as a setting for popular T.V programmes including 'Midsummer Murders' and films like 'The Dirty Dozen', 'Bridget Jones' and 'The Thursday Murder Club'. **Tring** Tring is also historic market town where the ancient Icknield Way crosses the Roman road of Akerman Street, The town has a strong connection with the first president of the United States; George Washington, as his great-grandfather John left Tring in 1656 to live in the New World. The Grand Union Canal also passes through the town and it has a fantastic Natural History Museum. **Wendover** Wendover is an attractive market town on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. The striking Clock Tower is Wendover's most recognisable landmark, which was built in 1842 as a Market Hall and prison. A row of attractive thatched cottages on the Tring road are said to have been a marriage gift of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn. **Coombe Hill Monument** Coombe Hill Monument is a 64-foot granite obelisk standing at 852 feet above sea level just outside Wendover. Built in 1904, it gives stunning panoramic views and on a clear day, you can see the Berkshire Downs, the Cotswolds and Chequers, the country home of the Prime Minister. The walk to the monument is about 10mins from the car park. **Coach seating** * If you wish to reserve a seat on the coach in advance, after you pay please look at the seating plan in the photos [here](https://www.meetup.com/coach-day-trips-out-of-london/photos/36123523/535660386/) and then email me - [general@cultureseekers.org](http://general@cultureseekers.org), with the seat number/s you wish to reserve. Its first come first served. * The seat you sit on when you board the coach is yours for the day. If you wish to change seats on the coach during the day, you will need to get permission from the individual who is seated there. **Cost** Cost is £33 per person. After you RSVP: You will need to make payment (its not automatic), so either: \- send a bank transfer: TSB Bank plc\, sort code: 77\-66\-65\, account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers \- Pay via credit card at \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO)) \- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue' Once you RSVP and then pay, I will confirm your place. You have 3 days to make a payment, if no payment is received within 3 days, your place will be offered to the first person on the waiting list. **Food & drink** Its up to you whether you wish to bring your own food and drink or purchase items whilst we are there. If you can't see us on Tothill Street, please text. Please note, we only wait for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. The coach has to leave at a specific time. Look out for the 'Coach Day Trips' group sign. Hope to see you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text)

Plumpton to Lewes

An absolutely stunning 10.5 mile walk in the beautiful Sussex countryside and on the South Downs! There will be a hill after lunch and the rest of the walk shall be a little undulating at times. Please arrive by 10.20am so that we can buy group train tickets to Plumpton or use your passes : 10.54am train that arrives at Plumpton at 11.49am. Return train ticket : Lewes The walk shall commence at around noon. Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and trainers/boots/walking shoes. You should be able to walk 2.5 miles an hour on the flat and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity. We shall have a drink around lunchtime and aim to take the train back at around 5.30pm. Meet up fee £5 payable in cash or in advance by bank transfer. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no 07714250849.

Day trip by coach - Coastal hike, three towns & mini steam train! (NOW FULL)

THE TRIP IS NOW FULL, IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITING LIST AND I WILL CONTACT YOU IF A PLACE BECOMES AVAILABLE. Come along on Saturday 26th September to visit the Kent coast for a 5 mile hike, visit three towns and ride the mini steam train! **About the day** We will be heading to the Kent coast to the town of Hythe, then walk 5 miles along the coast to Dymchurch, before catching the mini steam train to Dungeness. We will be able to spend some time in all three towns. **Hythe** Hythe is an old market town with both medieval and Georgian buildings, as well as a Saxon/Norman church on the hill. Its seafront is mainly Victorian. It offers stunning views across Southampton Water and is known for its historic pier. We will then walk 5 miles along the coast to Dymchurch (alternatively, you can catch a local bus number 102 to Dymchurch). **Dymchurch** Dymchurch sits at the very edge of the Romney Marshes and played a vital role in defending the coastline, with the Martello Towers and Dymchurch Wall forming part of the Napoleonic sea defences. It has a sand and shingle beach. **Mini Steam Train** From Dymchurch, we will then get the mini steam train to Dungeness. Opening in 1927, the track runs parallel to the coast on a gauge of 15 inches (380 mm). **Dungeness** Dungeness is a unique headland on the coast of Kent, famous as Britain's only desert due to its vast, windswept shingle landscape. It has a collection of old fishing houses and their boats are still visible on the shingle. It also has a lighthouse, built in 1904. **Coach seating** * If you wish to reserve a seat on the coach in advance, after you pay please look at the seating plan in the photos [here](https://www.meetup.com/coach-day-trips-out-of-london/photos/36145138/535877226/)[ ](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/36082031/535244656/)and then email me - [general@cultureseekers.org](http://general@cultureseekers.org), with the seat number/s you wish to reserve. Its first come first served. * The seat you sit on when you board the coach is yours for the day. If you wish to change seats on the coach during the day, you will need to get permission from the individual who is seated there. **Cost** Cost is £33 per person. After you RSVP: You will need to make payment (its not automatic), so either: \- send a bank transfer: TSB Bank plc\, sort code: 77\-66\-65\, account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers \- Pay via credit card in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO)) \- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue' Once you RSVP and then pay, I will confirm your place. You have 3 days to make a payment, if no payment is received within 3 days, your place will be offered to the first person on the waiting list. **Mini Steam Train** If you wish to get the mini steam train, its £16 per person, payable by cash or credit card on the day. **Food & drink** Its up to you whether you wish to bring your own food and drink or purchase items whilst there. If you can't see us on Tothill Street, please text. Please note, we only wait for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. The coach has to leave at a specific time. Look out for the 'Coach Day Trips' group sign. Hope to see you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text)

Kew to Kings: Path to Parliament along the Thames, with tour

**DESCRIPTION** As you might know, I work at the Houses of Parliament, so what better way to end a riverside adventure than right on its doorstep? This 20 km tough hike starts at Kew gardens station and follows the beautiful Thames Path through leafy parks, riverside pubs, and iconic London neighbourhoods, finishing at Westminster. Expect a mix of nature, history, and urban charm. Depending on access and permissions, I might be able to bring a couple of guests inside at some point for a look around, any bars open — no promises, but it’s a possibility! **Social media pic of this event previously:** [https://www.instagram.com/p/DUNaZ7OiCHf/?igsi=em0zOGgyMDh5M3oz](https://www.instagram.com/p/DUNaZ7OiCHf/?igsi=em0zOGgyMDh5M3oz) **WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: **20kM** route Ascent: c.**373 metres** Estimated Duration (approx): **5 hours walking** Difficulty: \**[Energetic](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)* **PROGRAMME** Meeting Point: Kew gardens Station 10:00. Ending Westminster around 16:30 **COST** The cost is **£12 per person.** for hike only. **HIKE INCLUDES** * Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leader who is Lowland leader qualified, Wilderness First Aid qualified, Summer Mountain Leader trained. * PayPal fees **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Lunch, drinks or any refreshments * Souvenirs * Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup * Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[full list](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)** * Suitable hiking shoes or boots * Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) * Water [2L recommended] * Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece * Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino * Camera & Phone **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [[info@aaalondongroup.com](mailto:info@aaalondongroup.com)]([mailto:info@aaalondongroup.com](http://mailto:info@aaalondongroup.com/)) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA Hiking Terms and Conditions. [FAQs](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaahiking/) \| [Trip Adviser](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Website](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/) © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted

Health and Wellness Day

Do you want to have a healthy lifestyle? Join us this Saturday from 1.pm onwards to our FREE Health and Wellness day #Neurodiversity and many more talks by qualified GP and practitioners FREE dental hygiene and blood pressure checks and much more Plant based lunch will be served Seventh Day Adventist Church: St Cedds: 91 Chalgrove Crescent. IG5 0LZ Everyone is welcome!

‘Remains of the Day’ by Kazuo Ishiguro

Am Rise and Shine workouts 2026

**Join Am Rise and Shine group sessions Now and your first session is free.** Monday 9.30 Thursday 9.30 Saturday 9.30 London W91PT - PADDINGTON RECREATION GROUND - Meeting on the racing track (right end side)

Morning Yoga Flow class with Caroline Hermon

Flow Yoga In-Person and Online Mondays 6.45 - 8.00 am Start your day with a yoga flow class Learn to cultivate more kindness to yourself as you experience how to free your breath, relax your body and calm the mind with mindful movement, breath awareness and relaxation techniques in one of the more picturesque yoga locations in the borough, overlooking the River Thames. Booking essential please email [caroline@justenjoyyoga.com](https://momence.com/Just-Enjoy-Yoga/Flow-Yoga-(In-Person)/20657441) or go to [https://www.justenjoyyoga.co.uk/yoga-richmond](https://www.justenjoyyoga.co.uk/yoga-richmond) and click on the booking link

🇮🇩 SUNDAY UNLIMITED INDONESIAN BRUNCH AT TOBA @ £35pp

Come and join me for a relaxed Sunday afternoon at **Toba London**, an authentic Indonesian restaurant tucked away in the heart of St James’s Market. We’ll be getting together for Toba’s **Sunday Brunch**, featuring **UNLIMITED FOOD for £35 per person**! 😍 or **£60 for food and drinks** Toba takes you on a culinary journey across Indonesia, bringing together bold spices, rich flavours and traditional dishes inspired by different regions of the Indonesian archipelago. ✨ Unlimited Indonesian food ✨ 90-minute brunch experience ✨ Authentic Indonesian flavours Expect Indonesian favourites and comforting classics, with dishes inspired by Toba’s signature menu such as **Beef Rendang, Nasi Goreng, Sate Ayam** and plenty more. 🌶️🍛 **BRUNCH PRICE: £35pp – Unlimited Food** **£60 For Unlimted food** **and Bottomless Sparking wine or house win**e see menu https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nuaDviEzJCul0MBlP_wJvBt3GD7lGn6K/view Usual Rsvp fee of £3 and £20 deposit to be deducted from the bill Non refundable.