London Museum Hosts Call the Midwife Guided Walk in Poplar This September

The London Museum is running a guided walking tour exploring the East End settings of Jennifer Worth's memoir Call the Midwife. The event takes place on Thursday 24 September 2026, running from 10.30am to 12.30pm UK time.

Tour Itinerary and Highlights

Participants will explore the streets of Poplar to see locations connected to the 1950s memoir. The itinerary includes:

• The Lansbury Estate

• Poplar High Street

• The former site of Poplar Workhouse

• Chrisp Street Market

• All Saints Church

• St Frideswide’s Mission House, which inspired Nonnatus House

The tour also covers stories about the local community, nurses, and nuns of the Order of St John Divine.

Practical Information and Booking

Tickets start from £18.00 and must be booked in advance online. The tour is for adults only and takes place entirely outdoors, lasting approximately 120 minutes. Attendees are advised to dress for changeable British weather and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Participants should arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time. The specific meeting point is provided on order confirmations and PDF tickets. While the route is wheelchair accessible, visitors with accessibility requirements are asked to notify the museum in advance via email at docklandsdutymanager@londonmuseum.org.uk or by phone at 020 7001 9844.