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Valence House Museum is the only surviving manor house in Dagenham. It dates back to Medieval times and is still partially surrounded by a moat. Following extensive refurbishment, exciting new Galleries tell the story of Barking and Dagenham and i...
Upminster Windmill is considered to be one of the finest examples of a "Smock" windmill remaining in England. It was built in 1803 by James Noakes, a local farmer. Additional milling capacity was provided by the building of a steam mill in 1811. In ...
Number 48 Doughty Street was an important place in Charles Dickens's life where he resided from 1837 until 1839. Dickens described the terraced Georgian dwelling as 'my house in town'. Two of his daughters were born here, his sister-in-law Mary di...
Bromley Museum houses a considerable collection of archaeologically excavated finds from across the London Borough of Bromley, with many of the finest items on display. These range in date from the Roman period to the 19th and 20th centuries and incl...
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...
Gambado offers children the chance to play, learn, explore and party in some of the most exciting indoor play venues in the world. Bring the children to Gambado and let them play in a healthy, fun and above all safe environment whilst learning som...
Here at the Pottery Cafe you can choose from our menu of hand made pottery, select your paints and sponges then roll up your sleeves and have a go! If you aren’t comfortable decorating freehand, don’t worry – we have our own unique range of de...
Here at the Pottery Cafe you can choose from our menu of hand made pottery, select your paints and sponges then roll up your sleeves and have a go! If you aren’t comfortable decorating freehand, don’t worry – we have our own unique range of dec...
Here at the Pottery Cafe you can choose from our menu of hand made pottery, select your paints and sponges then roll up your sleeves and have a go! If you aren’t comfortable decorating freehand, don’t worry – we have our own unique range of dec...
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....
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...
To join in the St Katharine Dock and the Tower Trail simply purchase a Trail booklet, then, at your leisure, begin your Trail. Follow the directions, hunt for clues, find hidden London treasures, learn facts and enjoy the sights as you work together ...
London’s Death Trap invites you to go into the depths of County Hall to visit a terrifying secure unit which houses some of the most dangerous inmates from the past 20 years. GROUPS Groups are 10 or more and receive £1 off per individual...
Tours of the Olympic Park area A worldwide audience of 4 billion was glued to the TV all summer watching the heroics of the world’s greatest athletes as they competed in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Now we all have new sporting heroes. ...
London has been a source of fascination for at least three hundred years, and for over a hundred of these its moving image has attracted audiences around the world. Indeed London was one of the cities where moving pictures began, in the 1890s, and Qu...
At the London Film Museum visitors can discover exciting new insights into the life and career of Charles Chaplin, the boy from the London slums who won universal fame with his screen character of the Tramp, and went on to become a Knight of the Brit...
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...
The London Waterbus Company cruises along the historic Regents Canal as it slips quietly along the green and leafy fringes of Regents Park. The London Waterbus Company Trips from Brownings Pool at Little Venice, where the island is surrounded by...
London RIB Voyages was established in 2006 to provide unique Thames speed boat experiences. We provide the original Thames RIB trips and we aim to offer you a Thames boat trip with a difference. The starting point for all of our London boat trips...
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...
Vertical Chill opened in June 2003 and is situated inside Ellis Brigham's Tower House Covent Garden Store. The wall itself is located within a refrigerated unit starting in the basement and going through on the ground floor of the shop, where there a...
What used to be known as Playstation Skatepark for several years, then once Xbox took on the sponsorship of the park it became Bay Sixty 6, now Nike SB have just finished refurbishing the park. Bay Sixty 6 a skateboard and BMX park in the heart of...
Welcome to Westway Climbing Centre, the premiere Climbing Centre in London and the South East. The Westway Climbing Centre has something for everyone, whether you are trying out climbing for the first time or you are an experienced climber wantin...
Come and join the Harry Potter Bus Tour of London Locations and take a magical fun packed bus tour of the film locations and inspirations in the muggle capital. The 3 hour luxury air-conditioned mini coach tour includes many of the film locations...
London Palace Superbowl offers great family tenpin bowling. With over thirty years experience in bingo management across the UK Patrick has learned that customers want, more than anything else, value for their money, an enhanced prospect of winni...
High Sports Brixton offers great climbing walls. If you haven't already tried it, come down this is amazing fun and a great way to exercise too. Our Brixton climbing centre offers guests the following facilities: •Top rope and traversing wal...
It's a Kids Thing offers a more sociable, small-scale outfit. Children swarm over the two-tier play zone and soft-play area while their parents look on from the café; there's a decent kids' menu, with the option to swap chips for mash, potato wedges...
Located on the bank of the River Thames in Bankside's cultural quarter Shakespeare's Globe welcomes thousands of tourists every day to experience world renowned productions of Shakespeare and cutting edge new writing, alongside an exciting programme ...
Burgess Park Kart Track is Go karting for individuals or groups. Come along and test out your driving skills and learn how to maintain a go-kart. Group sessions are for a maximum of 10 people. Beginners are welcome at Burgess Park Kart Track ...
Brockwell Park Miniature Railway has been operating in the grounds of Brockwell Park since 2003 and has been enjoyed by thousands of families looking for something different to do in London. Enjoy a ride behind our unique Intercity 125 or LNER Y6...
The history behind the Horror of the The London Bridge Experience Become part of London's gruesome history and travel back in time to an age of adventure and uncover the dark secrets that lie beneath the world's most famous and most haunted br...
London Dungeon lies deep beneath the pavement at locations across Europe, chilling tales and petrifying aspects of our history are reenacted, providing eerie, spine-chilling fun for anyone who dares enter the world of the Dungeons! Delve into the ...
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...
Team Sport Tower Bridge in London, Tower Bride is a stunning 2 Tier Go Karting track. Team Sport Tower Bridge Go Karting has all the thrills and spills and are enough to keep anyone satisfied; it possesses hair-raising bends and elevated flyovers...
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...
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 ...
High Sports Hackney offers great climbing walls. If you haven't already tried it, come down this is amazing fun and a great way to exercise too. Our Hackney climbing centre offers guests the following facilities: •Small top roped climbing wa...
The Musical Museum contains one of the world’s foremost collections of automatic instruments. From the tiny clockwork Musical Box to the self playing ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’, the collection embraces an impressive and comprehensive array of sophisti...
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...
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...
When it comes to bowling at Acton, we at Tenpin are the experts. At Tenpin you'll find plenty of lanes where you can show off your strike to your friends, family or colleagues. We offer children, teen and adult parties, corporate celebrations, gre...
The David Lloyd Bowling venue is the ultimate bowling venue for adults and children. At the David Lloyd Bowling you can enjoy bowling at its best in this beautifully designed setting. We've raised the standard of bowling and have created the perfe...
High Sports Hendon offers great climbing walls. If you haven't already tried it, come down this is amazing fun and a great way to exercise too. Our Hendon climbing centre offers guests the following facilities: •Top rope and lead climbing (8m...
About The Castle Climbing Centre The Castle Climbing Centre is run by climbers for climbers and as the premier indoor climbing centre in South East England, we receive more annual visits than any other climbing centre in the U.K. It is constru...
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...
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 (...
Experience the new Emirates Stadium Tour - Hear it from Heroes. See it for yourself Arsenal Emirates Stadium Self-Guided Audio Tour Let a host of Arsenal stars share their match-day experiences with you as you explore behind-the-scenes at ...
If you're looking for an unusual and different restaurant and bar to host your next group booking or corporate event, look no further than Rainforest Cafe London. Centrally located in the heart of the West End, Rainforest Cafe brings the sights an...
Revolution Karting is London's go kart track. 750 metres of challenging racing on electric karts, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph. Within walking distance of Canary Wharf, close to the City Airport and two stops from Liverpool Street station. FREE ...
Topsy Turvy World houses a multi-level maze of tunnels, climbs, drops, slides and ball cannons providing endless energetic entertainment for children up to the age of twelve and accompanying adults. For the little ones there is a dedicated under 3...
The Wembley Stadium Tour From England's glorious World Cup victory in 1966, the unforgettable Live Aid concert in 1985, FC Barcelona's stunning UEFA Champion's League triumph in 2011 or the historic ongoing tradition of the FA Cup Final, the W...
Mudchute Park and Farm is one of the largest inner City Farms anywhere in Europe. We pride ourselves on our wonderful collection of British rare breeds and currently have over 200 animals and fowl on our farm! That's one pretty big family to look aft...
Climb London welcomes you to our climbing wall in the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Climb London CPNSC is a new and modern facility with extensive bouldering and roped lines. There are a full range of climbing courses, clubs, parties...
Crystal Palace Park Farm reopened to the public in April 2008 and now provides facilities for members of the local community who are interested in developing their skills and knowledge in animal care and welfare. School Visits The visits al...
Kidzmania is an indoor children’s playground in the heart of Hackney. Our new management is looking forward to welcoming you. Rain or shine your children will love climbing, running, balancing, jumping and sliding on our extensive equipment. Our...
Little Dinosaurs indoor play centre, along with the our outdoor parkland enclosure and activities makes us a great place to bring the kids all year round. You can get together with friends for a delicious breakfast or lunch, meet other new mums i...
The Ice Rink at Ally Pally is great for all ages and we have everything under one roof: ■Public skating sessions every day ■Ice Nation – disco on ice ■Figure skating classes (group & private) ■Ice hockey training ■Toddlers on ...
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 ...
ZEBRA Ceramics is the ideal place for individuals and groups, to relax and enjoy quality time together creating unique, lasting ceramic mementos, silver fingerprint jewellery and gifts. You can also commission us for beautiful personalised presents a...
Twickenham Stadium Tour A tour of Twickenham Stadium is a fantastic way to discover more about the iconic home of England rugby. Every corner of this unique venue holds a special piece of history and our highly knowledgeable guides will ev...
Welcome to the centre of excellence for ice sports and ice skating in London and the South East. Lee Valley Ice Centre offers an international sized (56m x 26m) ice pad that creates a magnificent facility for up to 800 skaters; we also have seatin...
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...
All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe offers a wide range of ceramic items that can be hand painted, ranging from plates, mugs, piggy banks and flower pots. Let your children's creative side explode! How All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe started All Fire...
Following the success of the Holborn original, All Star Lanes has brought its unique blend of great food and 50s fun to trendy West London. Just minutes from Bayswater station, the venue boasts eight bowling lanes, a cocktail bar and a retro diner...
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...
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...
A visit to the world famous Battersea Park Children's Zoo in the heart of South London is a must see stop for all children - and even the adults, living in or visiting the capital! We offer an exciting animal experience that combines a zoo, animal...
Our entertaining and informative guides will bring to life the work of the BBC's brand new, state of the art, multimedia broadcasting centre in the heart of London. On a tour some of the things you're likely to experience include a camera's eye v...
Hurry! BBC Television Centre is closing in early 2013, and tours will cease on 22 February 2013. So book now before the home of BBC Television closes its doors for the last time! You have been inviting the BBC into your homes for many years, a...
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...
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. ...
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...
At 135 metres, the British Airways London Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual flight (ride) in one of the 32 high-tech and fully enclosed glass capsules takes approximately 30...
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...
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...
Wat Buddhapadipa in London was the first Buddhist temple in the United Kingdom. It was established by the London Buddhist Temple Foundation to spread Buddhist teachings in Europe. The present beautiful and remarkable building was created in 1976. ...
Our beautiful 30 acre estate, first established in the late 13th century, provides a colourful and scented oasis surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables. It offers a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes at Greater London's ...
Situated in the heart of London, Chelsea Physic Garden has a unique living collection of around 5,000 different edible, useful, medicinal and historical plants. This ‘hidden gem’ is also a peaceful green oasis in which to enjoy a relaxing stroll ...
Chiswick House is a magnificent neo-Palladian villa set in beautiful historic gardens in west London. Built by the third Earl of Burlington in 1729 to showcase his art collection and to enthral his guests, the House continues to display some spectacu...
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...
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...
City Cruises operates sightseeing cruises and evening dinner & dance cruises on London's River Thames all year round. At City Cruises we're proud of our international reputation for quality and reliability. The winner of numerous awards, including...
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...
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 world renowned museum of design, fashion and architecture, the Design Museum has a varied programme of exhibitions combining design history with the most exciting innovations in contemporary design. With a fantastic riverside location near Tower Br...
Firepower - The Royal Artillery Museum History The original Museum building was burnt out in 1802 and the surviving artefacts housed in the Old Royal Military Academy. In 1820 the main collection was moved to the Rotunda on Woolwich Common. ...
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 holds a unique collection of artefacts and is the only place where you can learn the full story of this remarkable woman. The Museum is independent and opened in 1989. It has over 2000 artefacts and aims to show the extraordinary life ...
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...
The Freud Museum, at 20 Maresfield Gardens in Hampstead, was the home of Sigmund Freud and his family when they escaped Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938. It remained the family home until Anna Freud, the youngest daughter, died in 1982. The centrep...
Fulham Palace is a remarkable place. The estate was owned by the Bishops of London for over 1300 years and the Palace was their country home from at least the 11th century. Vacated by the Bishops in 1975, the Palace is now managed jointly by Hammersm...
Funland is NOW CLOSED. Funland is located in the Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly Circus and is one of London’s largest entertainment venues....
Middlesex University's MoDA has rapidly become known as the museum of the history of the home. Varied exhibitions give a vivid picture of domestic life in the first half of the twentieth century whilst also looking at contemporary design, art and iss...
Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s turbulent past. Discover prehistoric London, see how the city changed under Romans and Saxons, wonder at medieval London and examine the tumultuous years when Londo...
From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic warehouse. Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries, including Mudlarks,...
The Operating Theatre (operating or emergency room) is found in the roof space of an English Baroque Church. At first glance this placement seems bizarre. But it makes more sense when it is realised that the wards of the South Wing of St. Thomas's Ho...
The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes. The Museum is part of the V&A family of mu...
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...
The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place. Through a large glazed partition visitors can see the horses in the working stables stalls and at certain times troopers tending to them. Several ...
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...
The Bramah Museum, only two minutes from London Bridge Station, is the world's first museum devoted entirely to the history of tea and coffee. It tells the commercial and social 400 year old history of two of the world's most important commodities si...
The British Museum's collection of seven million objects representing the rich history of human cultures mirrors the city of London's global variety. In no other museum can the visitor see so clearly the history of what it is to be human.
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The Cartoon Art Trust is dedicated to preserving and promoting the best of British cartoon art and caricature and to establish a museum of cartoon art....
The Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, London's first home for abandoned children and of three major figures in British history: its campaigning founder the philanthropist Thomas Coram, the artist William Hogarth and the comp...
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...
The Museum of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust is devoted to the history of the hospital and personalities connected with the hospital since its inception in 1852. Part of the Museum and Archive Service, the museum shows artefacts,...
The Petrie Museum houses an estimated 80,000 objects, making it one of the greatest collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology in the world. It illustrates life in the Nile Valley from prehistory through the time of the pharaohs, the Ptolemaic,...
Housed in what was once London's biggest Ragged School, this popular, family-friendly museum welcomes people of all ages to taste a slice of Victorian life. Located beside the Regent's Canal
the Museum offers, through roleplay, hands-on exhibits a...
Kew Bridge Steam Museum is housed in the former Kew Bridge Pumping Station which dates from 1838. During its active life the Station pumped water to west London. Of particular interest to engineers and steam enthusiasts, five of the original stea...
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, ...
Visit the National Army Museum and find out how Britain’s past has helped to shape our present and our future. Discover the impact our Army has had on the story of Britain, Europe and the world, and see how the actions of a few can affect the futu...
Private terraced house now converted into a museum which is devoted to Soseki Natsume, one of the distinguished Japanese novelists, who lived here from 1900 to 1902. Natsume Soseki was born in Tokyo in 1867, the year before the Meiji restoration, and...
The Honourable Artillery Company was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII. Regiments of the Company have fought with distinction in both World Wars and its current Regiment, which forms part of the Territorial Army, has a demandi...
The Museum and Library of the Order of St John is housed in the 16th century gatehouse, St John's Gate, that formed the southern entrance to a Priory covering 10-acres of Clerkenwell in medieval times....
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...
Explore road and rail vehicles from the past, present and future and discover over 370,000 objects including tours of the Museum's poster and artwork store. Ride on the Museum's miniature railway which features steam and electric trains. A heritage...
The V&A Theatre Collections hold the British national collection of material relating to the performing arts. From March 2009 new galleries will show the process of performance from the initial idea through to the opening night. Research facilities, ...
The LMM - London’s only motorcycle museum - is the capital’s friendly focus for Britain’s biking history and heritage.
Not only do we have some 80 machines and other exhibits on permanent display – we have another 50/60 machines in reserve...
The Fan Museum is the only museum in the world devoted entirely to every aspect of fans and fan making. The Fan Museum is home to a collection of more than 4,000 predominantly antique fans from around the world dating from the 11th century to the pr...
The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich consists of three linked sites: the Maritime Galleries, the Royal Observatory and the 17th-century Queen's House. Set among the beautiful scenery and architecture of Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, the ...
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-...
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...
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...
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?...
Soane was born in 1753, the son of a bricklayer, and died after a long and distinguished career, in 1837.
Soane designed this house to live in, but also as a setting for his antiquities and his works of art. After the death of his wife (1815), he ...
Leighton House Museum is the former home of the Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896). The only purpose-built studio-house open to the public in the United Kingdom, it is one of the most remarkable buildings of the nineteenth century, ...
At the London Canal Museum you can see inside a narrowboat cabin, learn about the history of London's canals, about the cargoes carried, the people who lived and worked on the waterways, and the horses that pulled their boats. Peer down into the uniq...
Garden Museum is quickly becoming the country’s leading venue for exhibitions and debate on gardens and garden design. Founded in 1977 as The Museum of Garden History it re-opened with its new name in 2008 following a dramatic redesign that created...
The Handel House Museum is a museum in Mayfair, London dedicated to the life and works of the German-born baroque composer George Frideric Handel, who made his home in London in 1712 and eventually became a British citizen in 1727. Handel was the fir...
Pollock's Toy Museum occupies two houses joined together in the heart of Fitzrovia, one 18th century, one 19th; the rooms are small and connected by narrow winding staircases. The whole place exudes atmosphere and evocations of those special times of...
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John H. Watson lived at 221b Baker Street between 1881-1904, according to the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The house was last used as a lodging house in 1936 and the famous 1st floor study overlooking Baker St...
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's first project, with his father Sir Marc, scheduled ancient monument and international landmark site, now a museum, the Thames tunnel, the first under a river, is the oldest section in the London underground. Watercolours, pe...
The Pumphouse Educational Museum incorporates The Rotherhithe Heritage Museum and the Lavender Pond & Nature Park, and is a unique resource in the Surrey Commercial Docks area of Rotherhithe. The Pumphouse was built in 1929 to regulate the water leve...
The world's most notorious medieval prison! Get a hands-on experience of all torture devices, many of which are original. Learn about the amazing history behind The Clink Prison, with links to the Mayflower, Gunpowder Plot, Babington Plot and many mo...
The Royal College of Music's Museum of Instruments, forming part of the Centre for Performance History, houses an internationally renowned collection of over 800 instruments and accessories from c.1480 to the present (700 European, keyboard, stringed...
Hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits. Highlights include 'Dinosaurs', the ultimate dinosaur exhibition; 'Creepy-Crawlies', guaranteed to have you scratching in minutes; 'Human Biology', the must-see exhibition about ourselves; 'Ecology' and 'Ma...
With the termination of hostilities in 1945 and the recognition by the Allies of the Soviet imposed Communist Government in Poland, it became obvious that the overwhelming majority of Polish ex-servicemen and civilian nationals would not choose to re...
The Science Museum is the world's pre-eminent science museum. It houses outstanding collections relating to science, technology and medicine, and is one of the most prestigious and respected organisations dedicated to the promotion of public science ...
Kirkaldy Testing Museum is open on the first Sunday of each month. The Kirkaldy Testing Museum is a museum in Southwark, south London, England, located on the site of David Kirkaldy's testing works. It houses Kirkaldy's huge testing machine, a...
Built in 1820, Winchester House in Southwark Bridge Road was both home and workplace to London's chief fire officers between 1878 and 1937. This imposing building now houses one of the most comprehensive collections of firefighting equipment and memo...
Welcome to the official website of the Guards Museum in London. The museum contains a wealth of information and artefacts relating to the five regiments of Foot Guards namely Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards. Along with the two r...
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 Jewish Military Museum is a treasure chest bursting with a fascinating mix of history and memorabilia, belonging to British Jewish Servicemen and Women, who fought and often lost their lives serving their country at war.
Research has produced ...
The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance into the 20th century and is particularly renowned for the unrivalled collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painti...
The museum shows the history of the development of the sewing machine both domestic and industrial from 1850-1950. Three of the feature attractions are the first singer machine, a unique machine originally owned by Queen Victoria's eldest daughter an...
The collection of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) covering its history from 1685 to 1968 and of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers from 1968 onwards. The exhibits include uniforms, weapons, equipment, Colours and Dioramas of the battles of...
The thatched building the museum is located in dates from the 15th century and is comMuseumly known as the Tithe Barn , however there is no evidence to suggest it was ever used for the collection of tithes . Upminster station is the nearest National ...
Vestry House Museum presents the history of Waltham Forest. Attractively located in the Grade II listed Vestry House, the Museum can be found in the delightful historic Walthamstow Village. Originally built as a workhouse in 1730, Vestry House has si...
The Cuming Museum is the home of the worldwide collection of the Cuming Family and the museum of Southwark's history. It houses a diverse collection that includes archeology, ethnography, social history and natural history. A mix of permanent and cha...
The Fashion and Textile Museum is thrilled to announce that its retrospective exhibition Foale and Tuffin – Made in England is now open to the public.
Foale and Tuffin – Made in England presents a vibrant and inspiring representation of
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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...
Set in the historic North Wing of St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the Museum tells the story of this renowned institution, celebrates its achievements and explains its place in history.
A video relates the foundation of the hospital and life-size mod...
The London (founded 1740) became Britain's largest voluntary hospital. Its story is told in the crypt of the former Hospital Church. Exhibits feature dentistry, surgery, paediatrics, nursing, the NHS, uniforms, helicopter ambulance, x-rays and videos...
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum Highlights Explore the game's evolution from a garden party pastime to a multimillion dollar professional sport played world-wide: with exciting interactives and films, easy-to-use touch screens, and audio guides i...
A small intimate museum in which we show you, in pictures, words and objects, the three thousand year history of Wimbledon. The staff you'll meet there are friendly local people who are proud of our history and will gladly help you in any way they ca...
The Windmill on Wimbledon Common has been a distinctive landmark since it was built in 1817 to serve the local community. However it only operated until 1864, when the machinery was removed and it was converted to residential accommodation.
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Located in the station building that was previously part of the North London Line and, before that, the Great Eastern Railway, the museum features a reconstructed 1920s ticket office, plus locomotives, carriages, models and railway memorabilia....
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...
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...
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...
Important brick-built Tudor gentry house, completed about 1573, little altered since. Early 17th-century wall-paintings showing fishing scenes and a cityscape grace the former Great Chamber. Evocative exposed timbers in attic, fine original spira...
Handsome 17th-century merchant's house with walled garden. Set in the winding streets of Hampstead village, this late 17th-century house contains an outstanding collection of porcelain, 17th-century needlework pictures and Georgian furniture, and the...
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....
Ham House is a unique 17th-century treasure trove. One of a series of grand houses and palaces alongside the River Thames, Ham House and Garden impressed in its day and continues to do so today. Rich in history and atmosphere, it is mainly the...
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 ...
Open space oasis in the heart of suburbia. The parkland covers over 50 hectares (125 acres) with the River Wandle meandering through. The river plays an important role in the park with an old Snuff Mill, now used as an education centre, and a variety...
Neo-classical house with Adam interiors, landscaped park and pleasure grounds. In 1761 the founders of Child's Bank commissioned Robert Adam to transform a crumbling Tudor mansion into an elegant neo-classical villa. This was their house in the count...
Elegant Georgian house in the Dutch style. Built in 1729 for merchant and ship owner John Harle, the house has fine wrought-iron gates, carved porch and interior panelling and plasterwork....
Home of William Morris, artist, craftsman and philosopher. Commissioned by William Morris in 1859 and designed by Philip Webb, Red House is of enormous international significance in the history of domestic architecture and garden design. The building...
Remains of a bath -- possibly Roman. Restored in the 17th century, the Bath's origins are disputed - it is believed by some to be Roman....
Tudor house with a fascinating history. A unique survival in London's East End, Sutton House was built in 1535 by Sir Ralph Sadleir, a rising star at the court of Henry VIII. It became home to successive merchants, Huguenot silk-weavers, Victorian sc...
1930s Modernist house designed by Erno Goldfinger. The architect Erno Goldfinger designed and built the house as his family home in 1939. The central house of a terrace of three, it is one of Britain's most important examples of Modernist archite...
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...
Please Note: The Tropical Forest is NOW CLOSED... The Tropical Forest is an exciting, indoor exhibition of tropical birds, animals, insects, fish and amphibians. This popular attraction, set in Syon Park, West London, brings the exotic life of...
The Tropical Zoo is NOW CLOSED, but many of the animals have moved to the Urban Farm in Feltham, London. The Tropical Zoo, based in London is an interactive Zoo that allows you to get close to the animals and touch and hold them. We are also a...
HOUNSLOW URBAN FARM is one of London's largest community farms. Covering 29 acres it is an important educational resource and leisure facility for all the family. Visitors can enjoy a variety of colourful and unusual farm animals close-up, including ...
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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