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Is the truncated remnant of a larger monastic church founded in 1078. Overlooking Elstow green and Moot Hall the church has two stain glass windows connected with Bunyan, one depicts scenes from the Pilgrims Progress and the other the Holy War. ...
Jacobean house remodelled in the 19th century, with superb collections and gardens. Originally a half-timbered farmhouse, Ascott was bought in 1876 by the de Rothschild family and considerably transformed and enlarged. It now houses a quite e...
Set on the River Great Ouse, Bromham Mill is a 17th century restored Watermill. Flour milling and baking take place regularly, along with lots of other craft and countryside activities. Two galleries show contemporary art and craftwork including ...
Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with fine timber roof and notable 14th-century wall paintings....
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments spanning nearly three centuries (1615-1899), to the De Grey family of Wrest Park....
Soar above a breathtaking landscape, sculpted over time, decorated by nature and enjoyed by generations. Stand on top of Dunstable Downs for a view that will simply take your breath away. These Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are desi...
Moot Hall is a Tudor timber-framed market house dating back to the 16th century. It is now a museum illustrating 17th century English Life with particular reference to John Bunyan....
Gransden and Waresley Woods are adjoining ancient oak-ash woods. The Wildlife Trust has purchased the reserve in sections since 1976 and now owns all but one area in the north. The woods are home to many breeding birds. In summer the rides and ...
Houghton House today is the shell of a 17th century mansion commanding magnificent views, reputedly the inspiration for the ‘House Beautiful’ in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress. It was built around 1615 for Mary, Dowager Countess of Pemb...
Constructed around a central post so that it can be turned to face into the wind, this impressive postmill was built in the 18th century and is the only complete windmill left in the county. Restored 200 year old postmill overlooking Stevington Villa...
Distinctive 16th-century stables and stone dovecote. The dovecote is lined internally with nesting boxes for over 1500 pigeons. The buildings are the remains of a historic manorial complex, and include stones probably taken from local priories dur...
Visitors will experience living history at Woburn Abbey - the Russell family has lived here for almost 450 years and it is still the family home of The Marquess of Tavistock, the Duke of Bedford's eldest son, his wife and their three sons. Successive...
Addresses don’t come much grander than 'Number One London', the popular name for Apsley House, one of the most interesting visitor attractions in London. Home to the Duke of Wellington after his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo, the interior of th...
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...
Originally the property of the Archbishops of York. The Banqueting House was used to provide entertainment for Charles I, and was later the scene of his execution. After the fire that destroyed Whitehall Palace in 1698, it was used as a chapel u...
Benjamin Franklin House at 36 Craven Street in the heart of London is a heritage 'gem.' The world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin was opened to the public for the first time on 17 January 2006, Ben Franklin's 300th birthday, as a dynamic m...
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...
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. ...
Relive the glorious history of British popular Music at the British Music Experience. With over 3,000 images, 600 video clips, 3,000 artist videos and over 600 items of artist and music memorabilia, the British Music Experience is a must see for ...
Today Buckingham Palace is The Queen's official residence. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis. State Rooms The term ‘State Ro...
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 ...
Preserved since 1895 this writer's house in the heart of one of London's most famous creative quarters tells the story of Thomas and Jane Carlyle. The couple moved here from their native Scotland in 1834 and became an unusual but much-loved cel...
Clarence House is the official residence of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and the home of the Princes William and Henry. From 1953 to 2002 it was the home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Clarence House Tour
Crofton Roman Villa is the only villa open to the public in Greater London. It was inhabited from about AD 140 to 400 and was the centre of a large farming estate. Today you can see the remains of 10 rooms protected inside a public viewing bui...
Immerse yourself in 1930s Art Deco decadence at Eltham Palace, one of the most enchanting visitor attractions in London. Built by the wealthy Courtauld family next to the remains of Eltham Palace, childhood home of Henry VIII, it’s among the finest...
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....
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...
Welcome to the Hampstead Museum & Burgh House website. Burgh House is a grade I listed house built in the early years of the 18th century. The Hampstead Museum is incorporated in the House on the first floor and offers permanent displays on Hampst...
at the Tower of London you can hear stories of prisoners, escapes, executions, and Kings and Queens galore! The White Tower is one of the most important historic buildings in the world. An iconic symbol of London and Britain, it is currently hous...
Explore HMS Belfast’s nine decks to discover the stories of life on board this warship during the Second World War and beyond. Imagine sleeping in one of the tightly packed hammocks during duties in Arctic waters, or being stationed deep in the bow...
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...
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....
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...
The Jewel Tower dates back over 700 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster. It was built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures and was known as the ‘King’s Privy Wardrobe’. One of only two building...
The Jewish Museum is a leader in celebrating Jewish life and cultural diversity. We engage with people of all ages, backgrounds and faiths to explore Jewish culture, heritage and identity as part of the wider story of Britain. Our exhibitions, ...
From the sea to the stars, a visit to World Museum reveals millions of years of the Earth’s history through thousands of exhibits and hands on activities. Find out how humans have created the world we inhabit. From Africa to the Americas, Asia ...
Sudley House contains fabulous works by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Landseer and Turner, all displayed amongst original Victorian d'cor. The house itself is surrounded by pleasant gardens and parkland. History of Sudley House Built in the early...
Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century, and is the official London residence of t...
Kenwood enchants visitors in many ways. This eighteenth-century villa with splendid interiors and gardens has an intriguing history; it is also an art gallery housing an outstanding collection of Old Master paintings. Kenwood enchants visitors in ...
Kew Palace is a British Royal Palace in Kew Gardens on the banks of the Thames up river from London. There have been at least three Palaces at Kew, and two have been known as Kew Palace; the first building may not have been known as Kew as no records...
Elegant 17th-century town house. Built on the former site of Sir Thomas More's garden and now part of Cheyne Walk, the house claims one of the finest 17th-century exteriors in London. History of Lindsey House The house was built in 1674 by ...
A stone chapel built around 1250 with a heritage centre containing historical details, photographs and writings about Belper. Belper was a small town whose main industry until the late-18thC was nail making when Jedidiah Strutt built a cottonmill ...
