The quintessential style of English middle-class living rooms
Named after Sir Robert Geffrye, former Lord Mayor of London, the Geffrye Museum displays British furniture, textiles, paintings and decorative arts. With emphasis on middle...
Since King Charles I assumed the throne in the early 17th century, the Royal Family has amassed a vast and priceless collection of artwork, sculpture, ceramics, furniture, and jewellery. This gallery features a rotating selection of around 400...
Georgian terraced house, home to Dickens between 1837-1839
Charles Dickens and his wife Catherine lived here with the eldest three of their ten children for two years. It's here where he completed The Pickwick Papers, wrote Oliver Twist...
For centuries, the City of London has been showcasing its noteworthy art collection, beginning in 1885. Unfortunately, the original gallery was destroyed during the Blitz of World War II. When the area was reconstructed in 1985, the ruins of a...
The British Army's history has been brought to life with a vibrant new museum design. Featuring five cutting-edge galleries, this exciting museum showcases the experience of the Army from the point of view of its personnel. From the Soldier...
One of the most unusual museums in London
The Old Operating Theatre Museum features an operating or emergency room, in the roof space of an English Baroque Church. It is a museum of surgical history and one of the oldest surviving...
Upon entering London from the west, visitors were once met by the iconic 'No 1 London' building, housing a range of displays and artifacts related to the Duke of Wellington, famous for his victory over Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo. The basement...
The UK's centre of photography in a brand new space
As the world's first publicly funded independent photography gallery, The Photographers' Gallery is an institution. It's finally getting the exposure it deserves, having just doubled its...
Photographic art gallery, with a shop
The Abbott & Holder at 30 Museum Street has in stock English watercolours, drawings, prints and oil paintings from the last 250 years. These fine works of art spread over three floors and five...
This esteemed London gallery is a renowned space for contemporary art, having hosted acclaimed works from the likes of Damien Hirst, Andreas Gursky, Louise Bourgeois, Gabriel Orozco, Tomoko Takahashi, and Jeff Koons. Every summer, a new 'Summer...
Fine art photography
Founded in 1994 by Ben Burdett, the Atlas Gallery in London deals exclusively in fine art photography. The gallery organizes about six exhibitions annually and it features some of the most acclaimed names in the...
The historic 16th century Georgian house located in the City is one of the few surviving, and was the home of the renowned Samuel Johnson, the author of the very first English dictionary. He was notably known for his statement “when a man is...
Housing one of the finest small art museums in the world
One of the world's most prestigious centers for the sturdy of the history of art, the Courtauld Institute of Art also houses one of Britain’s best-loved collections of art in its...
This unique combination of a mock Victorian schoolroom and a re-created East End kitchen and museum has a charm that captures both adults and children alike. On Sundays, visitors can experience what it would have been like to attend this school,...
The history of firefighting since 1666
The Great Fire of London gutted the medieval City of London, and destroyed many historic buildings, homes and churches. The Fire Brigade Museum covers the history of firefighting since the date of the...
Take a step back in time and embark on this replica of Sir Francis Drake's 16th-century warship, the Golden Hinde. Not only was it the first vessel to circumnavigate the globe from 1577–1580, but it was also manned by a small and courageous crew....
John Keats, the celebrated Romantic poet, resided in Wentworth Place, an elegant Regency house and former duplex, from 1818 to 1820. It was the place where he first encountered his betrothed, Fanny Brawne, and the locale where he composed some of...
The Royal Mews is an exquisite working stable used by the Royal Family to house their prized horses and conveyances. Queen Elizabeth II, a long-time horse enthusiast, personally names each horse that lives at the Mews. Visitors can tour the...
Visiting the modest house southeast of Trafalgar Square where American statesman Benjamin Franklin lived from 1757 to 1775 is only possible by taking a guided tour. The tours, which depart at noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm Wednesday to Sunday...
One of the oldest surviving dwelling houses in the borough of Barnet
Built in 1660, the building of the Church Farmhouse Museum was a dairy and hay making farm until the first half of the previous century. It's been a museum since 1955. ...
This world-renowned museum covers the entire history of tennis, showcasing its evolution from its French precursor jeu de paume (which used an open hand) to the modern-day serves of today's most talented players. It’s a state-of-the-art exhibit,...
This educational museum, located in an 1802 warehouse, is a wealth of knowledge about the history of the city and its docks through a combination of artefacts and multimedia displays. To get the most out of your visit, start on the 3rd floor and...
A collection of stationary steam pumping engines
The London Museum of Water and Steam (previous Kew Bridge Steam Museum) houses the world's largest collection of Cornish beam engines, including the Grand Junction 90 Engine, used to pump...
A passion for opulence
Now hosted at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection boasts some of the finest gold, silver, Italian mosaics, gold boxes and enamel portrait miniatures in the world. The...
This captivating museum examines the development of money and the legacy of the esteemed Bank of England, founded by a Scotsman in 1694. It features a re-creation of the Bank Stock Office constructed by renowned architect John Soane. Be sure to...
The Tradescant Museum of Garden History, nestled in the disused St Mary-at-Lambeth church, is a tranquil haven adorned with greenery that explores the legacy of the 17th-century father-son gardeners to Charles I and Charles II. Its star...
A tribute to Lord Baden-Powell
Baden-Powell House, also known as B-P House, was built as a tribute to Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting. The house, owned now by The Scout Association, hosts a museum dedicated to the father of...
Popular shopping street
The Berwick Street in Soho district is a lively destination, site of the famous Berwick Street Market, which trades since the 1770s, but was only officially recognized as a market in 1892. The market is a foodie...
Known for its famous scene in Love Actually
Grosvenor Chapel is an Anglican church that has served as the parish of Mayfair since 1730. Its style and architecture inspired many of the churches in New England in the United States, since it...
Famous promenade along the Thames
The Queen's Walk is one of the most scenic promenades in Central London. Following the River Thames's South Bank between Lambeth Bridge and Tower Bridge, its a great opportunity to explore this part of the...
Where The Beatles played their last public performance
The building at 3 Savile Row is not just another building. On 30th of January 1969 the Beatles played here their last public performance. Today, although you cannot enter the building...
One of London's most expensive districts
Home to some of the most expensive properties in the world, St. John's Wood was once under the reign of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem. Despite its rich history, the district is now famous for...
As you step into this walled oasis of botanical wonder, created by the Apothecaries' Society in 1673 for students studying medicinal plants and healing, you may come across a few wandering ducks. One of the oldest of its kind in Europe, the small...
This Georgian house, which might seem as if its Huguenot silk-weaving family has just stepped out, is an extraordinary experience. It's like a living museum, with 10 rooms filled with everyday items from centuries ago: cups of tea still...
Discover the secrets behind the magic of theatre
National Theatre Backstage Tours allow members of the public to take a peek behind the scenes at Britain's biggest theatre complex. Tours run every day and last just over an...
Dedicated to the memory of the late Princess of Wales, the memorial fountain designed by Kathryn Gustafson is located near the Serpentine Bridge at the southwestern edge of Hyde Park. Resembling a ‘necklace’, the circular double stream is...
A late Victorian townhouse
At the 18 Stafford Terrace the Linley Sambourne House still stands erect, since 1874. This was the home of cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne and his family, and the current museum preserves the character of the...
The famous and the hidden architectural wonders of London
Educational, recreational and with as many photo opportunities as you want, the London Architecture Walks is the city's only tour of the kind. Despite the name, the tour is open to...
The original Thames Cruise with a unique difference
What can you see from a RIB boat that speeds through London at up to 35 knots as the Thames is eaten up by 400hp? Not much, yet London Rib Voyages is one of the most popular tours on the...
The Royal Observatory's southern half houses the only planetarium in London. This modern facility boasts 120 seats and a digital laser projector that provides amazing displays on the inside of its ceiling. To get the most out of the experience,...