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Walking Tour: Hackney Wick & Fish Island- Sense of Place (4 September)
One-day course
+44 (0)20 7942 2000
Tickets available from 10.00 on Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Join us to explore Hackney Wick and Fish Island: a place that has experienced significant cycles of urban and environmental change.
Transforming from marshland to a network of canals, manufacturing industry to spectacular sports, warehouses to artist studios, 'meanwhile spaces' to homes; the area continues to evolve at pace. This walk will piece together fragments of these histories, navigating local landmarks, built heritage and construction sites to look beneath the surface of this developing part of east London.
Please note that we cannot guarantee that this tour is fully accessible; there will be curbs, narrow and uneven pavements on this tour.
For more details, see V&A Academy online questions
This course is suitable for participants aged 18 and over.
Transforming from marshland to a network of canals, manufacturing industry to spectacular sports, warehouses to artist studios, 'meanwhile spaces' to homes; the area continues to evolve at pace. This walk will piece together fragments of these histories, navigating local landmarks, built heritage and construction sites to look beneath the surface of this developing part of east London.
Please note that we cannot guarantee that this tour is fully accessible; there will be curbs, narrow and uneven pavements on this tour.
For more details, see V&A Academy online questions
This course is suitable for participants aged 18 and over.
Walking Tour Leader
Colin
Colin is a local artist and educator. With a background in architecture, his multi-disciplinary place-based practice and research combines archival material, installation, writing, walking and wayfinding.
Walking tours are excellent, a great way to learn - seeing and absorbing knowledge whilst walking and interacting with fellow learners Previous Walking Tour Attendee
Course overview
Join us for a walking tour that will explore the urban landscape of Hackney Wick and Fish Island, around the new V&A Storehouse. Explore the transformative history of the area as we navigate this ever-evolving area of London. Uncover hidden histories and discover new creative stories as we delve deeper into the history of Hackney Wick and Fish Island.
Membership Priority Booking will open at 10.00 BST on Wednesday 24th June 2026. General Booking will open at 10.00 BST on Wednesday 8th July 2026
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One-day course: Walking Tour: Hackney Wick & Fish Island- Sense of Place (4 September)
4 September 2026
£70.00
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Open 10.00 - 13.00, Monday to Sunday (closed 24-26 December)
