Description: The Lamb and Flag pub is over 300 years old. It was known as a favourite haunt of Charles Dickens. The pub was once nicknamed the Bucket of Blood because of the bare-knuckle fights that took place there. However, according to the pub's website, it is much friendlier now. You might like to pop in for a snack, meal or a sample from its renowned whisky selection to set you up for the walk ahead.

Description: Bow Street Magistrates Court was formerly a police station and Oscar Wilde was held here for two weeks awaiting trial at the Old Bailey. It also achieved literary fame when the Artful Dodger was brought there in Dicken's Oliver Twist

Description: Russell Street was once the most famous literary street in London. It's coffee houses hosted the likes of Jonathon Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels. Other famous patrons included Alexander Pope, Samuel Pepys and David Garrick

Description: Covent Garden Piazza was originally a fruit and vegetable market. These days it is more famous for coffee shops, restaurants, shops and street entertainers. It is a great place to go shopping because of the sheer variety or stores and stalls. There really is something for everyone. It has famous names from Burberry to Chanel and traditional emporiums like Crabtree and Evelyn. Plus the quirky Benjamin Pollock's Toy Shop. There are also the amazing markets that sell everything from antiques and vintage fashion to modern crafts and accessories.

Description: Rules was established by Thomas Rule in 1798, which makes it the oldest restaurant in London. It's a great place to stop and get a taste of traditional English food at its best, including game, oysters, pies and puddings. Literary patrons include Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, John Galsworthy and H G Wells. The restaurant has also featured in novels by authors such Rosamond Lehmann, Evelyn Waugh, Graham Greene, John Le Carré, Dick Francis, Penelope Lively and Claire Rayner.

Description: St Pual's Curch is often referred to as the ‘actor’s church’ because of its association with the theatre community. There are plaques commemorating stage legends including Charlie Chaplin, Noel Coward, Gracie Fields, Vivien Leigh, Ivor Novello and Richard Beckensale. Samuel Butler is buried here, as are the ashes of Ellen Terry and Dame Edith Evans were buried here. Among other famous people buried here are

Description: Henrietta Street was the home of Charles Dickens publishers Chapman and Hall. The street is also famous for hosting Jane Austen whose brother lived in rooms above his bank at No.10. Dickens also regularly ate at Offely's Steak House which was located at No. 23.

Description: Garrick Street is the home of the famous Garrick Club whose members included Dickens, P.G. Wodehouse and A.A. Milne.