Benjamin Franklin House

 
 
ADDRESS
36 Craven Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N 5NF 
 
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OPENING TIMES
Wed to Sun 12pm-5pm | Guided tours take place on Mondays at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:15 & 16:15 (pre-booking is advised).
 
PRICES
£7 (Adult), FREE (Under 16s) | Historical Experience: adults £7, conc £5 | Archictectural Tour: £3.50 | Under 16s free at all times
 

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Benjamin Franklin HouseThis Georgian terraced house was the London base of the great American statesman and key founder of the United States, Benjamin Franklin between 1757 and 1775. Benjamin Franklin House was essentially the first American Embassy, as Franklin struggled to contain the growing enmity between England and her colony. In his spare time, the great man pursued his own interests, including meeting the great men and women of the day and working on inventions - including bifocal spectacles, a new musical instrument and a fuel-saving stove. The house itself has been recreated as a 'Historical Experience'. Visitors receive a guided tour from Polly, Franklin's landlady's daughter, accompanied by appropriate sound effects and visuals, while Emmy-award winning actor Peter Coyote plays the part of Benjamin Franklin.

 

Benjamin Franklin House events

 
Independence CelebrationIndependence Celebration4th July 2013Thursday 4th July 2013 Where:
Benjamin Franklin House, 36  Craven Street      WC2N 5NF
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Independence Celebration
event > Leisure
DATES  Thursday 4th July 2013 - 12noon-2pm
Lady Reid Lecture: Franklin And Climate ChangeLady Reid Lecture: Franklin And Climate ChangeThe house scholar considers how Franklin's 18th-century thinking touched on climate change.15th July 2013Monday 15th July 2013 Where:
Benjamin Franklin House, 36  Craven Street      WC2N 5NF
Category: event
On Soon
Lady Reid Lecture: Franklin And Climate Change
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Monday 15th July 2013 - 12noon
The house scholar considers how Franklin's 18th-century thinking touched on climate change.
Bones In The BasementBones In The BasementExplore the house's archaeological history.27th July 2013Saturday 27th July 2013 Where:
Benjamin Franklin House, 36  Craven Street      WC2N 5NF
Category: event
 
Bones In The Basement
event > Kids Events
DATES  Saturday 27th July 2013 - 11am
Explore the house's archaeological history.
Lady Reid Lecture: Franklin And The DissentersLady Reid Lecture: Franklin And The DissentersA talk about Franklin's links to religion.7th October 2013Monday 7th October 2013 Where:
Benjamin Franklin House, 36  Craven Street      WC2N 5NF
Category: event
 
Lady Reid Lecture: Franklin And The Dissenters
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES  Monday 7th October 2013 - 12noon
A talk about Franklin's links to religion.
18th Century Toy Workshop (Ages 5-11)18th Century Toy Workshop (Ages 5-11)Learn how Georgian children entertained themselves and make toys.29th October 2013Tuesday 29th October 2013 Where:
Benjamin Franklin House, 36  Craven Street      WC2N 5NF
Category: event
 
18th Century Toy Workshop (Ages 5-11)
event > Kids Events
DATES  Tuesday 29th October 2013 - 11am
Learn how Georgian children entertained themselves and make toys.
 

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Opening and closing times for Benjamin Franklin House

Today (Wednesday) Benjamin Franklin House closes at 17.00

Monday:

Closed
 
 

Tuesday:

Closed
 
 

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Location map of Benjamin Franklin House

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Car Parks

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St Martins Lane NCP
 
4 minutes walk
 
Q-Park Trafalgar
 
4 minutes walk
 
 
 
 

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Hotels near Benjamin Franklin House

Near Benjamin Franklin House
Charing Cross - A Guoman Hotel London
Charing Cross - A Guoman Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Executive Double Rooms: 34% off from £229
The Strand, WC2N | 1 minute from Benjamin Franklin House
This famous Grade II listed Victorian railway hotel has undergone a refurbishment of communal areas including the bar and restaurant along with a fully refurbished Executive ...More
 
 
 
Corinthia Hotel London London
Corinthia Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 27% off from £395
Whitehall Place, SW1A | 1 minute from Benjamin Franklin House
With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of the ...More
 
 
 
Club Quarters Trafalgar Square London
Club Quarters Trafalgar Square
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 30% off from £139
8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N | 2 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
A fantastic nineteenth century exterior hides a thoroughly modern hotel, with clean, minimalist design in the rooms. The biggest draw is the location, in the very ...More
 
 
 
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Alternative Historic Buildings nearest Benjamin Franklin House

Nearest to Benjamin Franklin House
St Martin-in-the-Fields London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
St Martin-in-the-Fields
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs whose ...More
 
 
 
Admiralty Arch London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Admiralty Arch
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
The Mall, SW1A | 4 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Admiralty Arch, a grade I listed building just off Trafalgar Square, was commissioned by Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria. The inscription reads ...More
 
 
 
St Paul's Covent Garden London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
St Paul's Covent Garden
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre community. ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near Benjamin Franklin House

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Benjamin Franklin House
The Strand Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Strand Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
32 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Benjamin Franklin House
Part of the Proud Galleries family, Proud Central became The Strand Gallery in 2010 expanding from a photography gallery to an exhibition space for all disciplines ...More
 
 
 
Cenotaph London
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Cenotaph
London > Attractions > Sights
Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Standing solemnly in the middle of Whitehall, visitors could be forgiven for passing the Cenotaph by unnoticed. But every November it becomes the focus of Britain's ...More
 
 
 
Trafalgar Square London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Trafalgar Square
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Central London, Westminster, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the ...More
 
 
 
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Events near Benjamin Franklin House

Near Benjamin Franklin House
The Hothouse London
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The Hothouse
London > Events > Theatre  Dates: 4th May to 3rd August 2013
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Simon Russell Beale and John Simm (currently appearing in BBC TV series The Village) star in Harold Pinter's tragicomedy The Hothouse, Jamie Lloyd's second production at ...More
 
 
 
Merrily We Roll Along London
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Merrily We Roll Along
London > Events > Theatre  Dates: 23rd April to 27th July 2013
Harold Pinter Theatre, 6 Panton Street, Soho, London SW1Y | 6 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
The Menier Chocolate Factory's highly acclaimed production of Merrily We Roll Along directed by Maria Friedman transfers to the West End on 23rd April 2013 for ...More
 
 
 
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui London
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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
London > Events > Theatre  Dates: 18th September to 7th December 2013
Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 7 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Following a run at the Chichester Festival Theatre, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui now transfers to the Duchess Theatre. With Henry Goodman once again in ...More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near Benjamin Franklin House

Near Benjamin Franklin House
Playhouse Theatre London
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Playhouse Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from Benjamin Franklin House
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of Charing ...More
 
 
 
London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO) London
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London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. ...More
 
 
 
Savoy Theatre London
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Savoy Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 5 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable profits ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near Benjamin Franklin House

The best shops and markets near Benjamin Franklin House
Davenports Magic Shop London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Davenports Magic Shop
London > Shopping > Specialists
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too are ...More
 
 
 
Nigel Williams Rare Books London
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Nigel Williams Rare Books
London > Shopping > Books
25 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 5 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
As specialists in Modern First Editions, Nigel Williams Rare Books stocks 19th and 20th century literature, children's books by authors such as Enid Blyton, A.A. Milne ...More
 
 
 
Tenderproduct London
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Tenderproduct
London > Shopping > Art and Design
6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 5 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Tenderproduct is the second tender venture by Etan Ilfeld, who previously founded the neighbouring Tenderpixel Gallery, an innovative space for emerging talent. Tenderproduct is a shop ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Benjamin Franklin House

What are the best dining options near Benjamin Franklin House London?
Champagne Charlies London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Champagne Charlies
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
17 The Arches, Villiers St, WC2N | 1 minute from Benjamin Franklin House
British Cuisine...More
 
 
 
Crussh London
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Crussh
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
11 Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Benjamin Franklin House
This chain of juice bars squishes together a delightful variety of flavoursome, healthy drinks. They press fresh juice fruit right in front of you, and blend ...More
 
 
 
Prezzo London
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Prezzo
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Grand Buildings, 31-32 Northumberland Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Benjamin Franklin House
...More
 
 
 
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Education near Benjamin Franklin House

Near Benjamin Franklin House
Courtauld Institute of Art London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
 
 
 
King's College Medical School London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
King's College Medical School
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
 
 
 
English [Out There!] London
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English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 13 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
 
 
 
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Leisure near Benjamin Franklin House

Benjamin Franklin House gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
ESPA Life at Corinthia London
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ESPA Life at Corinthia
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
The people at Espa take grooming pretty seriously, and quite rightly, when it comes to appearances it's often best to leave it to the experts. You'll ...More
 
 
 
The Sanctuary London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Sanctuary
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
 
 
 
So SPA Sofitel St James London
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So SPA Sofitel St James
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Waterloo Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 6 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Opened in July 2009, So SPA by Sofitel is a stunning relaxation space - all marble and modern design - housed within the Sofitel St James ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near Benjamin Franklin House

The best pubs near London Benjamin Franklin House.
The Sherlock Holmes London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Sherlock Holmes
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Benjamin Franklin House
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ...More
 
 
 
The Clarence London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Clarence
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
53 Whitehall, SW1A | 3 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
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The Salisbury London
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The Salisbury
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 5 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Gastropub ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near Benjamin Franklin House

Benjamin Franklin House clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Gordon's Wine Bar London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gordon's Wine Bar
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Benjamin Franklin House
Home to Samuel Pepys in the 1680s, the building housing Gordon’s is now home to a regular, thriving crowd of drinkers of all ages and all ...More
 
 
 
Rockwell London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Rockwell
London > Nightlife > Bars
The Trafalgar, 2 Spring Gardens, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
Hotel bar on Trafalgar Square with public roof terrace. This bar is all about location, location, location. Just a few steps from Nelson's Column, the Trafalgar Hotel ...More
 
 
 
Bassoon Bar London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Bassoon Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
The cocktails in the Bassoon Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which is ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Benjamin Franklin House

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Benjamin Franklin House.
Royal Society Of Arts London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Royal Society Of Arts
London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
...More
 
 
 
St Martins Lane Hotel London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
St Martins Lane Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ...More
 
 
 
Banqueting House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Banqueting House
London > Business > Venue Hire
Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from Benjamin Franklin House
The only surviving section of Whitehall Palace. In its heyday the largest royal palace in Europe, this historic venue is the only surviving section of Whitehall Palace ...More
 
 
 
 

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These New Puritans
Concerts | On 19th June 2013 

Heaven 1 minutes walk from Benjamin Franklin House

Indie-rock by the three-piece band, formed originally by Jack Barnett and his twin brother George Barnett....More

Maroon Town
Concerts | On 19th June 2013 

St Martin-in-the-Fields 2 minutes walk from Benjamin Franklin House

The London-based band performs reggae and ska with hip hop elements....More

English National Opera: La Boheme
Concerts | Until 29th June 2013 

London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO) 3 minutes walk from Benjamin Franklin House

Natascha Metherell directs Puccini's tragic tale of the Parisian lovers Rodolfo and Mimi, living in the Latin Quarter of Paris ...More

Wednesdays at Yates's
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th June 2013 

Yates's 5 minutes walk from Benjamin Franklin House

Resident DJs play house, dance, chart, R&B and hip hop....More

Keep Your Timber Limber (Works On Paper)
Keep Your Timber Limber (Works On Paper)
Exhibitions | Until 8th September 2013 

Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 5 minutes walk from Benjamin Franklin House

This free exhibition at the ICA explores how artists since the 1940s have used drawing to address ideas critical and ...More

 
The Grantchester Pottery: Artist Decorators
Exhibitions | Until 14th August 2013 

Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 5 minutes walk from Benjamin Franklin House

An installation of contemporary crafts by the decorative arts company, including hand-made wallpaper, a woven pottery blanket, murals, screens and ...More

Wicked Wednezdayz
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th June 2013 

Zoo Bar 5 minutes walk from Benjamin Franklin House

DJ Giovanni and DJ Eddie J Santos play chart, electro, house and dance across two floors....More

Top Secret Comedy Club
Comedy | On 19th June 2013 

Top Secret Comedy Club @ The Africa Centre 6 minutes walk from Benjamin Franklin House

Dark and mischievous humour from New Zealand Comedy Festival's Best International Show award-winner in both 2009 and 2011, Carey Marx. ...More

Rockaoke With Regulator
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 19th June 2013 

The Roadhouse 6 minutes walk from Benjamin Franklin House

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Wednesdays at Metra
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th June 2013 

Metra 6 minutes walk from Benjamin Franklin House

The residents play club anthems....More

 
 

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