Walking Tour: Waterloo, Wells and War of the Worlds

Join us for this H.G. Wells themed immersive experience in London!



2 hours

Experience size 1 to 8 (public dates), 2 to 6

  £5 - £10 (£5 for Child; £10 for Adult)

Books and Stories

Books and Stories

Discover the prolific works of HG Wells in science fiction, non-science fiction and non-fiction and how his influence has stood the test of time.


Hotel Chocolat

Hotel Chocolat

Meet me in front of Hotel Chocolat on the main concourse of Waterloo to discover HG Wells personal relationship with the station and why it plays a pivotal role in War of the World


Waterloo Bridge

Waterloo Bridge

Why does the original Waterloo Bridge appear so often in the works of HG Wells and what happens on the bridge in War of the Worlds?


Warwick Goble Waterloo Bridge

Warwick Goble Waterloo Bridge

Why were illustrations such an important factor in the early works of HG Wells?


Theed Street

Theed Street

Birthplace of the Daleks. What do Daleks have in common with HG Wells' Martian invaders? What other inspirations does Doctor Who draw from Wells' works? Which Waterloo born Doctor travelled with HG Wells on an adventure through time and space.


Charlie Chaplin Walk - IMAX Cinema

Charlie Chaplin Walk - IMAX Cinema

What was the relationship between HG Wells and Lambeth born Charlie Chaplin? How many of Wells' works have been adapted for the big screen?


Former HQ of IPC Media

Former HQ of IPC Media

Birthplace of 2000ad and Judge Dredd. How have the works of HG Wells been translated into comic strips and graphic novels?


Millenium Green

Millenium Green

Discover the gigantic creatures of HG Wells' Food of the Gods and the film director who made two film versions of the novel before moving on to giant ants in another adaptation of an HG Wells story.


Waterloo Victory Arch

Waterloo Victory Arch

Why was HG Wells so good at predicting the weaponry and horrors of the First World War years before the conflict began?


What to read next

What to Read Next

Let me suggest some lesser known novels or stories by HG Wells you may not yet have come across


Step back in time with David to explore the worlds of science fiction pioneer H.G. Wells and his connections to Lambeth and Waterloo in this immersive walking tour. Discover why Waterloo was so important to his classic 1897 Martian invasion novel, The War of the Worlds.
Find out about other works beyond the science fiction genre and his connections to well-known people of Lambeth, such as Charlie Chaplin, Edith Nesbit, and Ida Lupino.
Learn about the roles he played with King's College Hospital, the Fabian Society, and the Old Vic Theatre, as well as his involvement in a ramshackle celebrity cricket team. There will be a few scandals to learn about too!

Please note: Public dates for this experience require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the experience.

Upcoming dates for Walking Tour: Waterloo, Wells and War of the Worlds

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 7 Oct 2026, 10:37pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 21 Oct 2026 and 2 Dec 2026.

  • Wed 21 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 2pm-4pm
What you'll get
An insight into the fascinating worlds of HG Well and a recommended reading list.
Knowledge required
No skills required.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Location

Hotel Chocolat, London, UK Unit 23 (Concourse), Waterloo Station, London, SE1 8SW

This venue is within walking distance of Waterloo, Lambeth North and Southwark tube stations

Walking Tour: Waterloo, Wells and War of the Worlds location
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David Turnbull is a published author and accredited tour guide. London Fantastical journeys through time and literary dimensions to explore London's connections to the fantastical (science fiction, fantasy, and horror) in the popular cultural history of literature, theatre, film, television, and music via guided walks, online talks, and regular London Fantastical Substack articles for subscribers.

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