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So many of London's architectural landmarks are closely guarded secrets, off-limits to Joe Public. It's tantalising to imagine what goes on behind those closed doors. Well, thanks to the hugely popular London Open House Weekend, we need wonder no more. Almost 700 of the city's buildings - including the Bank of England Museum - take part in this fantastic, free yearly event, now in its 17th year, by opening their doors to everyone. London Open House Weekend offers a wealth of historical landmarks to choose from including some of the most beautiful architectural achievements in the city. Among the ten top places picked out by the Architect's Journal are the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu temple, the RIBA award-winning art gallery Rivington Place and Richard Roger's Stirling Prize nominated Maggie's Centre. You can also get inside some of the grandest private homes in your own neighbourhood - it's a voyeur's dream come true. For the more serious students of contemporary design, this is a chance to visit spaces by famous modern architects. An inspired idea and a real treat whether you're a lover of architecture or just plain nosy. Entry to some of the houses is only permitted via pre-booked tickets acquired through the website www.londonopenhouse.org. You're advised to bring booking confirmation with you.
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Exhibitions Near London Open House Weekend |
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| London Event |
| Henry VIII: Dressed To Kill |
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Tower Of London,
Tower Hill,
EC3N
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16 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| With 2009 marking the 500th anniversary of King Henry VIII's coronation there are a series of major exhibitions taking place across London this year. In ...More...
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| London Event |
| Pop Life: Art in a Material World |
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Tate Modern,
25
Sumner Street,
SE1
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16 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| Pop Art gets a radical re-sizing at Tate Modern with artists like be Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst re-examined. This exhibition, described as ...More...
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Local
Event Near London Open House Weekend |
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| London Event |
| Leadenhall Market |
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Leadenhall Market,
off Gracechurch Street,
EC3V
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6 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| Leadenhall Market is a restored Victorian covered market that sells traditional game, poultry, fish and meat. Although there has been a forum (market place) on ...More...
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| London Event |
| Thames Beachcombing |
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Mansion House Tube,
38
Cannon Street,
EC4N
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6 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| Mediaeval roof tiles, Elizabethan clay pipes and Roman remains have all been found on Thames Beachcombing guided tours. Under the expert guidance of Fiona, an ...More...
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Local
Hotels Near London Open House Weekend |
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| London Hotels |
| Apex London Wall Hotel |
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Apex London Wall Hotel
7-9 Copthall Avenue
London EC2R 7NJ,
EC2R
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3 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| In the heart of the financial district and close to the Bank of England, the Apex London Wall Hotel, opened November 2009, is within walking ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Threadneedles Hotel |
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5
Threadneedles Street,
London,
EC2R8AY
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4 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| Housed in an esteemed former banking hall in the City, this magnificent boutique hotel provides a luxurious sanctuary. The spacious rooms are decorated in a ...More...
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Local
Sights and Attractions Near London Open House Weekend |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Bank of England Museum |
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Bartholomew Lane,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC2R
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0 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| Sorry, no free samples here but you can get your hands on a real gold bar. Housed within the Bank of England, the Bank of ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Mansion House |
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City of London,
The City,
London,
EC4N
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2 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| Mansion House, the Palace of the London Mayor, was originally for the Lord Mayor to represent the City in appropriate style, Sir Crispin Gascoigne was ...More...
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Local
Shopping Near London Open House Weekend |
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| London Shopping |
| Penhaligon's |
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8
Royal Exchange,
The City,
London,
EC3V
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2 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| 130-year-old scent emporium with royal warrants.
For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon’s has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Mont Blanc |
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10
Royal Exchange,
The City,
London,
EC3V
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2 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| As Mont Blanc's opulent pens are not officially available over the internet, you will have to visit one of their special boutiques in order to ...More...
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Local
Dining Near London Open House Weekend |
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| London Dining |
| 1 Lombard Street |
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1
Lombard Street,
The City,
London,
EC3V
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2 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| 1 Lombard Street was once a banking hall, something that is reflected in the wealthy City types who pack out its plush back dining room. ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Le Coq d'Argent |
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No 1 Poultry,
The City,
London,
EC2R
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3 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| The City of London does many things well, but green space is not one of them. So, when summer strikes the suits roll up their ...More...
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Local
Education Near London Open House Weekend |
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| London Education |
| College of Law |
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2
Bunhill Row,
The City,
London,
EC1Y8HQ
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12 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| The College of Law is a national institution with branches all over the UK. Along with BPP and City, the College of Law is widely ...More...
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Local
Leisure Near London Open House Weekend |
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| London Leisure |
| Rebus Tourist Guides |
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City of London,
meet at Monument Tube,
The City,
London,
EC4R
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7 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| What is the oldest annual sporting event in the world? Where was the Roman Forum? How do I become Lord Mayor? What was (and is!) ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Postman's Park |
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King Edward Street,
The City,
London,
EC4M
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10 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St ...More...
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Local
Pubs Near London Open House Weekend |
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| London Pubs |
| The Old Red Cow |
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71
Long Lane,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1A
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13 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| Hogshead |
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28
Throgmorton Street,
The City,
London,
EC2N
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3 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| One arm of the Laurel Pub Company empire. These large chain pubs are an attempt to replicate the best of traditional pubs with added comfort. ...More...
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Local
Business Near London Open House Weekend |
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| London Business |
| Grocers' Hall |
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Princes Street,
City of,
The City,
London,
EC2R
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1 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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| London Business |
| Executive Offices Group - Lothbury |
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41
Lothbury,
Bank,
The City,
London,
EC2R
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1 minutes distance from London Open House Weekend
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