A Rubbish Trip: Isle of Dogs and Greenwich guided walk, 14th September 2024

About this event

On this guided walk from the Docklands to Greenwich we'll pass historic dumps and landfills and hear the stories of castaway communities. We'll ponder the sounds and smells of the city's waste, past and present, and marvel at its transformation.

A Rubbish Trip offers an alternative perspective on this part of London by linking together features of the landscape through the theme of rubbish. Tour goers will:

• find out about Londons rubbish - past, present and future - the characters involved in collecting it, and the marvellous methods of transforming it;

• explore a seldom-visited part of the capital - the Isle of Dogs - taking in such gems as Millwall Dock, Mudchute Park & Farm, Island Gardens with its spectacular views of the Royal Naval College, and the Greenwich Foot Tunnel;

• learn about the history of the area;

• end the tour by the river in Greenwich, with its rich collection of historic rubbish.

A Rubbish Trip is led by founder of Dotmaker Tours, Rosie Oliver. Rosie has a background as an environmental lawyer.

Listen to Rosie introduce A Rubbish Trip in this 3 minute audio clip.

Read tour-goers' reviews on TripAdvisor and on our website.

The walk starts by Mudchute DLR on the Isle of Dogs and ends in Greenwich, by the Old Royal Naval College.

The ticket price includes a rubbish cast list and a scrap of junk food.

Suitable for adults and young people aged 16 and over. It crosses a park that can be muddy, and goes up and down steps. Wear boots or sturdy shoes.

Cancellation: We can't usually offer refunds. But if you give at least 5 days notice before the date of the walk we may be able to offer you a place on another one. 

Host or Publisher Rosie Oliver, Dotmaker Tours