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The AOP Gallery is run by the Association of Photographers and is committed to exhibiting a broad range of photographic work and to provide an open and welcoming environment for visitors and AOP members alike. The Gallery is unique in that its me...
Having been in existence for more than 300 years the Bank of England has, unsurprisingly, accumulated a considerable number of items associated with its history. These items are grouped into 'Collections'. Some of them, such as banknotes and furnitur...
Barnet Museum was opened in March 1938 at 31 Wood Street, to house the collection of the Barnet & District Local History Society . Its building is an attractive early Georgian house in the heart of Chipping Barnet. The Museum contains archives, objec...
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home was founded in 1860 and moved to its present site in 1871. Over the years the Home has expanded and is now squeezed in between the landmark building of the old power station (with its four iconic chimneys), train tracks ...
Belair Park maybe small but it's Southwark's only Grade II* listed landscape and includes an artificial lake - a dammed part of the ancient river Effra - as well as several listed structures. These protected structures include the park lodge, stab...
Ben Uri Gallery, The London Jewish Museum of Art, is Britain's oldest Jewish cultural organisation. It was established in 1915 in London's East End to provide support for the many Jewish artists and craftspeople. Its mission for this new century i...
The Elizabeth Tower is the name of the famous tower of Parliament - more popularly known as Big Ben. Although often referred to as Big Ben, this is actually the nickname of the bell housed within the Elizabeth Tower - and Big Ben's official name is t...
Black Cultural Archives was founded in 1981 to collect, preserve and celebrate the contributions Black people have made to the culture, society and heritage of the UK. Our unique and growing archive collection offers insight into the history of Bl...
Blewcoat School Gift Shop was an early 18th-century school for the poor. Please note: We've taken the decision to close the café and shop at Blewcoat School as one of our operations. It isn't open to the public at this time. The Blewcoat Scho...
The Brent Museum, formerly Grange Museum of Community History, is located in the modernised Willesden Green Library Centre, and runs special exhibitions. The Brent Museum pioneered community involvement in building the collection, and it holds hun...
Founded by J.H. Sutcliffe of the British Optical Association in 1901, this is a remarkable museum collection of over twelve thousand outstanding objects and archival items relating to the history of ophthalmic optics (optometry), the human eye and vi...
Bruce Castle is a Grade I listed 16th Century manor house in 20 acres of parkland. William Compton - a member of Henry VIII's court, built the oldest surviving parts of the building. Since then the building has been modified several times by new o...
Bunhill Fields is a former Dissenters' burial ground of four hectares, bounded by City Road to the east and Bunhill Row to the west. Today the area is an oasis of calm and greenery, which has been managed as a public open space by the City of London ...
The term Chapel Royal did not originally refer to a building but an establishment. It is a body of priests and singers to serve the spiritual needs of the Sovereign. Over time the term has become associated with a number of chapels used by monarc...
In the East Cloister is the 'incomparable' octagonal Chapter House, dating from the 1250s. It is one of the largest in England. The monks met here every day for prayers and to read a chapter from the rule of St Benedict and discuss the day's work...
Church Farmhouse Museum has NOW CLOSED. Church Farmhouse Museum is a handsome Grade 2 listed building dating from the mid- seventeenth century and has regular exhibitions throughout the year. Church Farmhouse now has three furnished period room...
Coram's Fields is a unique seven acre playground and park for children and young people living in or visiting London. It includes a Youth Centre, Children's Centre, Community Nursery, Sports Programme, a city farm and a cafe which is open from Ma...
The Couper Collection exhibits artwork and installations by London artist Max Couper made onboard a fleet of historic Thames barges over the past two decades. Our programme is made up of live events, new artists' exhibitions, discussions, educational...
The history of the Crystal Palace is kept alive by the Crystal Palace Museum which tells the story of the Hyde Park and Sydenham Crystal Palaces. With photographs and displays of documents, handbills and ceramics. Housed in the only surviving buildin...
A huge wooden pirate ship is the amazing centrepiece of the Diana, Princess of Wales' Memorial Playground. This children's wonderland opened on the 30th June 2000, in memory of the late Princess. Located next to her Kensington Palace home, the playgr...
Today Finsbury Park is looking better than ever, after undergoing a £5million Heritage Lottery Funded restoration and improvement programme. In recognition of the transformation the Park was awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award in 2007 and has r...
Although it is well known that the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw resided in Fitzroy Square, it is a lesser-known fact that he also lived with his mother on the 1st floor of 37 Fitzroy Street from 1881-1882. 75 years later, writer and philos...
The museum collections focus on the local and social history of the pre-1965 London Boroughs of Edmonton, Southgate and Enfield (now the London Borough of Enfield), with a strong emphasis on everyday, household ceramics and glass of the 19th and 20th...
Freightliners is a small farm in an urban setting providing the opportunity for local individuals and groups to learn from and interact with the environment and each other through animal care, horticulture and sustainable practices. It's purpose is ...
The Geffrye Museum is one of London's best-loved museums. It shows the changing style of the English domestic interior in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day. The Geffrye Museum depicts the quintessential style of English middle-...
Last remaining galleried inn in London. Famous as a coaching inn during the 17th century and mentioned by Dickens in Little Dorrit, the George Inn is now leased to a private company and still in use as a public house....
The Victoria and Albert Museum (often abbreviated as the V&A), is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Named after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, it was founded in 18...
Visit London, the capital city of England - with CitySightseeing. PLEASE NOTE: There are 3 different routes available, the address given is for ONLY one of those routes Visit London and see the sights of the bustling capital city and the l...
WWT London Wetland Centre London is famous for its green spaces, but it’s a little known fact that the UK’s Favourite Nature Reserve is in the heart of the Capital. WWT London Wetland Centre was awarded this accolade by the readers of Countryf...
The Horniman Museum, through its collections and related exhibitions and events, seeks to encourage a wider appreciation of the World, its peoples and their cultures, and its environments. The Museum has three permanent collections (Natural Histor...
Barbican Art Gallery The Barbican Art Gallery is one of the leading art spaces in the UK, Barbican Art Gallery presents the best of international visual art with a dynamic mix of art, architecture, design, fashion and photography. The Curve is...
Boston Manor House, one of West London’s lesser-known gems, is a fine Jacobean manor house built in 1623. Set back from Boston Manor Road in Brentford, the three-storey building is situated in parkland containing a lake and ancient cedar trees. ...
Tate Britain is the national gallery of British art. The collection contains British art from the year 1500 to the present day plus some international modern art. Famous artists whose work you will see include Stubbs, Francis Bacon, Henry Moore, Gain...
If you're searching for something different to do with the family or friends why not take off to the Royal Air Force Museum in Colindale and navigate your way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flight to the latest Eurofighter?...
Built in 1582 and set in the beautiful Waterlow Park, Lauderdale House now runs primarily as an arts and education centre, welcoming over 65,000 visitors each year. Our varied programme includes performances, exhibitions, classes and events as we...
The Fleming Collection is widely recognised as the finest collection of Scottish Art in private hands and was originally conceived as a corporate collection in 1968 for Robert Fleming Holdings Ltd in the City of London. Since 2000 the collection has ...
Somerset House is a spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London, sitting between the Strand and the River Thames. During summer months 55 fountains dance in the courtyard, and in winter you can skate on London's favourite ice rink. Some...
You can find hundreds of the most famous and beautiful paintings in the world at the National Gallery. The pictures in the collection belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.
More than 2,000 Western European paintings are on show, d...
Learn more about the man who inspired Britain's finest hour at the highly interactive and innovative Churchill Museum, the world's first major museum dedicated to life of the 'greatest Briton'. Step back in time and discover the secret undergroun...
The Gallery has re-opened its doors after an ambitious expansion transforming its spaces and doubling its size. The century-old institution is the artists’ gallery for everyone. With beautiful new galleries, exhibitions, artist commissions, collect...
The Women's Library is a cultural centre housing the most extensive collection of women's history in the UK. Access is free and open to everyone.
Our collections cover a variety of topics, such as women's rights, suffrage, sexuality, health, educa...
London Friday Night Skate (LFNS) and Sunday Stroll are weekly marshalled street skates in central London. London Friday Night Skate (LFNS) departs from Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner every Friday at 8pm. The Sunday Stroll departs from ...
During the Summer Recess the Palace of Westminster, home to the House of Lords and the House of Commons is open for a one hour guided tour, which includes both Chambers and other great State Rooms. The tour starts at Victoria Tower and ends in His...
The London Bicycle Tour Company TOURS Come on a guided tour with us and you will find centuries of history, a story around every corner, tales of the good, the bad and the ugly. The Central London Tour is a great overview of London. We of...
BFI Southbank (formerly known as the National Film Theatre) is the leading repertory cinema in the UK specialising in seasons of classic, independent and non-English language films and is operated by the British Film Institute. Film Funday ...
Bramley's Big Adventure is an indoor adventure playground for children up to 11 years old. A large building under the Westway flyover, containing a giant three level playframe with slides, ball pools, swings, climbs, spooky den, giant balls, sound ef...
No two visits to an Eddie Catz are the same, but you're always guaranteed fun with the kids and the chance to catch an educational activity. Created by a Mum and Dad, we're the first of our kind and offer loads to do: •Pop in for a play with yo...
No two visits to an Eddie Catz are the same, but you're always guaranteed fun with the kids and the chance to catch an educational activity. Created by a Mum and Dad, we're the first of our kind and offer loads to do: •Pop in for a play with yo...
Golders Hill Park is home to a free zoo, with a growing collection of rare and exotic birds and mammals such as laughing kookaburras, ring-tailed lemurs and ring-tailed coatis. Golders Hill Park Zoo is one of only two free zoos in London register...
Deen City Farm is a unique, educational resource in SW London, open free of charge. Deen City Farm's aim is to give people the opportunity to learn from their visit or contribution to a Working Farm. The Farm is based on National Trust land (...
Golders Green Crematorium and Mausoleum is one of the oldest crematoria in Britain and opened in 1901 having been designed by the architect Sir Ernest George. Golders Green Crematorium is London's first crematorium with extensive columbaria contai...
The Grant Museum is the only remaining university zoological museum in London. It houses around 62,000 specimens, covering the whole Animal Kingdom. Founded in 1827 as a teaching collection, the Museum is packed full of skeletons, mounted animals...
Gunnersbury Park Museum is the local history museum for the London Boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. The museum's role is to collect, keep safe and display the past and present history of its two boroughs including Acton, Bedfont, Brentford, Chisw...
Hackney City Farm in Hackney, London has a range of farmyard animals including goats, sheep, chickens and a donkey as well as some small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. Our livestock are on rotation with a farm in Kent, and spend some ti...
The Hamiltons gallery is celebrating its 30th year as as one of London's foremost photography galleries. Over the years it has represented some of the greatest names in its field and is proudly presenting a show of Helmut Newton's work. Occasional...
Hamleys Of London is the world-famous toy store and sell a vast range of toys, teddy bears, games and puzzles. Arguably the King of toy shops, stretched out over seven floors and all but guaranteeing to have something you want - whatever your age....
Harrow Museum was founded in 1986. It is located in the historic buildings and grounds of Headstone Manor. The site includes a moated manor house, dating back to 1310 and Grade One listed; a Tithe Barn, build in 1506 and Grade Two* listed; and two sm...
Old Speech Room Gallery and Museum The Old Speech Room was built in 1819-21 as a chamber in which to encourage public speaking. It was converted into a gallery by Alan Irvine in 1976 as a repository for the School's distinguished collection of...
Parliament is open to all members of the UK public and overseas visitors. You can attend debates and watch committee hearings, tour the buildings or climb the famous Clock Tower and see Big Ben....
When the Imperial War Museum was founded in 1917, one of its functions was to be a memorial to those who had died and suffered in the First World War. The Museum has since expanded its remit to include all conflicts, concentrating on British and Comm...
A small collection housed in a classical George II building (1760 approx) in Lincoln's Inn recording the most unusual history of the Regiment and its predecessor units going back to 1584 when the members, all lawyers, were formed to defend London aga...
Lee Valley Regional Park is London's biggest open space, a unique mix of award-winning sport and leisure facilities, heritage sites, gardens, nature reserves and riverside trails. Stretching over 10,000 acres the Regional Park winds its way 26 mi...
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