Arsenal Football Club History Walk

Welcome to the History of Arsenal Football Club Walking Tour! Join qualified Islington & Clerkenwell guide and lifelong fan Jon Cox on this 90-minute guided walk through the story of one of London’s most iconic clubs. Starting at Arsenal tube station—the only Underground station named after a football club—we uncover its unique link to Arsenal’s move to North London. Discover Arsenal’s origins as Dial Square FC in Woolwich in 1886, founded by workers at the Royal Arsenal, and follow its journey north to Islington—a true London tale of ambition and transformation. Walk in the footsteps of legends as we visit the iconic Highbury Stadium, Arsenal’s spiritual home, before continuing to the impressive Emirates Stadium. Along the way, hear the stories behind the club’s greatest moments, explore the statues of Arsenal legends. Perfect for football fans, history lovers, and anyone wanting to experience a different side of London.