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Dennis Severs' HouseDennis Severs' HouseThe brainchild of eccentric designer and performer, Dennis Severs' House at 18 Folgate Street captures, in a series of evocative snapshots, 18th century life as...2023/10/03 Where:

Dennis Severs' House, 18 Folgate Street Spitalfields E1

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Dennis Severs' House (1 event)
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
18 Folgate Street, Spitalfields, London E1
The brainchild of eccentric designer and performer, Dennis Severs' House at 18 Folgate Street captures, in a series of evocative snapshots, 18th century life as... More

Apsley HouseApsley HouseOriginally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 and retains...2023/10/03 Where:

Apsley House, 149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner Belgravia W1J

Category: Historic Buildings

Apsley House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London W1J
Originally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 and retains... More

Tower Of LondonTower Of LondonWith close to 1,000 years of royal history lurking within its highly fortified walls, a trip to the Tower of London is like traveling back...2023/10/03 Where:

Tower Of London, Tower Hill City EC3N

Category: Historic Buildings

Tower Of London
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower Hill, City, London EC3N
With close to 1,000 years of royal history lurking within its highly fortified walls, a trip to the Tower of London is like traveling back... More

Kensington Palace State ApartmentsKensington Palace State ApartmentsOriginally a private country house, public visitors are now warmly welcomed into Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana between...2023/10/03 Where:

Kensington Palace State Apartments, Kensington Gardens Kensington W8

Category: Historic Buildings

Kensington Palace State Apartments
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kensington Gardens, Kensington, London W8
Originally a private country house, public visitors are now warmly welcomed into Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana between... More

Keats HouseKeats HouseJohn Keats spent two years from 1818 to 1820 at Keats House, formerly known as Wentworth Place and now named after the Romantic poet. Reopened...2023/10/03 Where:

Keats House, 10 Keats Grove NW3

Category: Historic Buildings

Keats House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
10 Keats Grove, NW3
John Keats spent two years from 1818 to 1820 at Keats House, formerly known as Wentworth Place and now named after the Romantic poet. Reopened... More

Hampton Court PalaceHampton Court PalaceTravel through over 500 years of rich royal history reflected in the palace's varied and stunning mix of Baroque and Tudor architecture. The winding corridors,...2023/10/03 Where:

Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8

Category: Historic Buildings

Hampton Court Palace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
East Molesey, Surrey, KT8
Travel through over 500 years of rich royal history reflected in the palace's varied and stunning mix of Baroque and Tudor architecture. The winding corridors,... More

Kenwood HouseKenwood HouseA rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched by a lake on top of Hampstead Heath. Works...2023/10/03 Where:

Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Hampstead NW3

Category: Historic Buildings

Kenwood House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, NW3
A rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched by a lake on top of Hampstead Heath. Works... More

Fenton HouseFenton HouseSet in the winding streets of Hampstead Village, the National Trust-owned, late 17th-century Fenton House contains an outstanding collection of porcelain, needlework pictures and Georgian...2023/10/03 Where:

Fenton House, Hampstead Grove NW3

Category: Historic Buildings

Fenton House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hampstead Grove, NW3
Set in the winding streets of Hampstead Village, the National Trust-owned, late 17th-century Fenton House contains an outstanding collection of porcelain, needlework pictures and Georgian... More

Marble Hill HouseMarble Hill HouseThe waterside Palladian villa, Marble Hill House, was built for Henrietta Howard, the mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales. Set...2023/10/03 Where:

Marble Hill House, Richmond Road, Twickenham TW1

Category: Historic Buildings

Marble Hill House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1
The waterside Palladian villa, Marble Hill House, was built for Henrietta Howard, the mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales. Set... More

Westminster AbbeyWestminster AbbeyMost famous nowadays as the venue for royal weddings - including the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011 - Westminster Abbey is...2023/10/03 Where:

Westminster Abbey, Dean's Yard Westminster SW1P

Category: Historic Buildings

Westminster Abbey
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Dean's Yard, Westminster, London SW1P
Most famous nowadays as the venue for royal weddings - including the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011 - Westminster Abbey is... More

St Paul's CathedralSt Paul's CathedralBeing the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of...2023/10/03 Where:

St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard City EC4M

Category: Historic Buildings

St Paul's Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St Paul's Churchyard, City, London EC4M
Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of... More

Spencer HouseSpencer HouseSpencer family's 18th London residence. The ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Spencer family hasn’t lived in this, their London residence, since 1926....2023/10/03 Where:

Spencer House, 27 St James's Place St James's SW1A

Category: Historic Buildings

Spencer House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
27 St James's Place, St James's, London SW1A
Spencer family's 18th London residence. The ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Spencer family hasn’t lived in this, their London residence, since 1926.... More

Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace England's most famous royal palace, and the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace opens the doors of its State Rooms to the public...2023/10/03 Where:

Buckingham Palace , Buckingham Palace Road SW1A

Category: Historic Buildings

Buckingham Palace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Buckingham Palace Road, SW1A
England's most famous royal palace, and the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace opens the doors of its State Rooms to the public... More

The MonumentThe MonumentFollowing an 18-month closure which began in 2007, The Monument reopened in February 2009 revealing the effects of a £4.5 million renovation. If you're feeling...2023/10/03 Where:

The Monument, Fish Street Hill City EC3R

Category: Historic Buildings

The Monument
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fish Street Hill, City, London EC3R
Following an 18-month closure which began in 2007, The Monument reopened in February 2009 revealing the effects of a £4.5 million renovation. If you're feeling... More

Sutton HouseSutton HouseThe royal connections of this rare, red-brick Tudor manor house reach back to Henry VIII whose Principal Secretary of State, Sir Ralph Sadler, built Sutton...2023/10/03 Where:

Sutton House, 2 & 4 Homerton High Street E9

Category: Historic Buildings

Sutton House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
2 & 4 Homerton High Street, E9
The royal connections of this rare, red-brick Tudor manor house reach back to Henry VIII whose Principal Secretary of State, Sir Ralph Sadler, built Sutton... More

Hogarth's HouseHogarth's HouseWith its location next to one of the busiest roads in London, it's hard to believe that Hogarth's House, William Hogarth's country home and museum,...2023/10/03 Where:

Hogarth's House, Hogarth Lane, Great West Road W4

Category: Historic Buildings

Hogarth's House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hogarth Lane, Great West Road, W4
With its location next to one of the busiest roads in London, it's hard to believe that Hogarth's House, William Hogarth's country home and museum,... More

18 Stafford Terrace (Linley Sambourne House) 18 Stafford Terrace (Linley Sambourne House) For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit this delightful building. One of the only genuine Victorian townhouses remaining and virtually...2023/10/03 Where:

18 Stafford Terrace (Linley Sambourne House) , 18 Stafford Terrace Kensington W8

Category: Historic Buildings

18 Stafford Terrace (Linley Sambourne House)
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
18 Stafford Terrace, Kensington, London W8
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit this delightful building. One of the only genuine Victorian townhouses remaining and virtually... More

2 Willow Road2 Willow RoadManaged by the National Trust, 2 Willow Road is, in fact, a Modernist terrace of three Hampstead houses originally designed and inhabited by Hungarian architect...2023/10/03 Where:

2 Willow Road, 2 Willow Road NW3

Category: Historic Buildings

2 Willow Road
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
2 Willow Road, NW3
Managed by the National Trust, 2 Willow Road is, in fact, a Modernist terrace of three Hampstead houses originally designed and inhabited by Hungarian architect... More

Houses of ParliamentHouses of ParliamentNow more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor....2023/10/03 Where:

Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, St Margaret's Street Westminster SW1A

Category: Historic Buildings

Houses of Parliament
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, St Margaret's Street, Westminster, London SW1A
Now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor.... More

Ranger's House - The Wernher CollectionRanger's House - The Wernher CollectionRanger's House is an 18th century, Grade I listed, red brick villa built in 1723 which became the official residence of the 'Ranger of Greenwich...2023/10/03 Where:

Ranger's House - The Wernher Collection, Chesterfield Walk, Greenwich Park SE10

Category: Historic Buildings

Ranger's House - The Wernher Collection
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Chesterfield Walk, Greenwich Park, SE10
Ranger's House is an 18th century, Grade I listed, red brick villa built in 1723 which became the official residence of the 'Ranger of Greenwich... More

Southwark CathedralSouthwark CathedralDating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials...2023/10/03 Where:

Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge Bankside SE1

Category: Historic Buildings

Southwark Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1
Dating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials... More

Chiswick House and GardensChiswick House and GardensA former royal residence and stunning example of classical 18th-century design, Chiswick House originally belonged to the "architect Earl" Lord Burlington, an avid traveller and...2023/10/03 Where:

Chiswick House and Gardens, Burlington Lane W4

Category: Historic Buildings

Chiswick House and Gardens
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Burlington Lane, W4
A former royal residence and stunning example of classical 18th-century design, Chiswick House originally belonged to the "architect Earl" Lord Burlington, an avid traveller and... More

Ham House & GardensHam House & GardensPerched on the edge of the River Thames and first built in 1610, this ornate but almost melancholic Stuart mansion combines extensive formal gardens with...2023/10/03 Where:

Ham House & Gardens, Ham Street, Ham, Richmond TW10

Category: Historic Buildings

Ham House & Gardens
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, TW10
Perched on the edge of the River Thames and first built in 1610, this ornate but almost melancholic Stuart mansion combines extensive formal gardens with... More

Old Royal Naval CollegeOld Royal Naval CollegeThe Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born....2023/10/03 Where:

Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk SE10

Category: Historic Buildings

Old Royal Naval College
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
King William Walk, SE10
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born.... More

Fulham PalaceFulham PalaceA hugely popular afternoon out for weekending West London families, Fulham Palace is truly beautiful. Originally a country retreat for London's bishops (it only stopped...2023/10/03 Where:

Fulham Palace, Bishops Avenue SW6

Category: Historic Buildings

Fulham Palace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bishops Avenue, SW6
A hugely popular afternoon out for weekending West London families, Fulham Palace is truly beautiful. Originally a country retreat for London's bishops (it only stopped... More

18 Stafford Terrace18 Stafford Terrace For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit Edward Linley Sambourne a delightful museum and one of the few genuine...2023/10/03 Where:

18 Stafford Terrace, 18 Stafford Terrace Kensington W8

Category: Historic Buildings

18 Stafford Terrace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
18 Stafford Terrace, Kensington, London W8
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit Edward Linley Sambourne a delightful museum and one of the few genuine... More

Westminster CathedralWestminster CathedralNot to be confused with Westminster Abbey, the nearby Westminster Cathedral in Victoria is London's only example of neo-Byzantine architecture, described by the poet John...2023/10/03 Where:

Westminster Cathedral, 42 Francis Street Westminster SW1P

Category: Historic Buildings

Westminster Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
42 Francis Street, Westminster, London SW1P
Not to be confused with Westminster Abbey, the nearby Westminster Cathedral in Victoria is London's only example of neo-Byzantine architecture, described by the poet John... More

Temple ChurchTemple ChurchTemple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of...2023/10/03 Where:

Temple Church, Fleet Street, Temple Holborn EC4Y

Category: Historic Buildings

Temple Church
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, Temple, Holborn, London EC4Y
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of... More

Osterley Park and HouseOsterley Park and HouseOriginally built in 1575, architect Robert Adam was later commissioned in 1761 to transform the original Tudor mansion built on this site into an elegant...2023/10/03 Where:

Osterley Park and House, Jersey Road, Isleworth TW7

Category: Historic Buildings

Osterley Park and House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7
Originally built in 1575, architect Robert Adam was later commissioned in 1761 to transform the original Tudor mansion built on this site into an elegant... More

Strawberry Hill HouseStrawberry Hill HouseThis sinister Gothic castle is an exotic concoction of mysterious turrets, gilded ceilings and dazzling stained glass windows. Starting life as an unassuming cottage in...2023/10/03 Where:

Strawberry Hill House, 268 Waldegrave Road TW1

Category: Historic Buildings

Strawberry Hill House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
268 Waldegrave Road, TW1
This sinister Gothic castle is an exotic concoction of mysterious turrets, gilded ceilings and dazzling stained glass windows. Starting life as an unassuming cottage in... More