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...
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...
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...
In the East Cloister is the 'incomparable' octagonal Chapter House, dating from the 1250s. It is one of the largest in England. The monks met here every day for prayers and to read a chapter from the rule of St Benedict and discuss the day's work...
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...
The Fleming Collection is widely recognised as the finest collection of Scottish Art in private hands and was originally conceived as a corporate collection in 1968 for Robert Fleming Holdings Ltd in the City of London. Since 2000 the collection has ...
Somerset House is a spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London, sitting between the Strand and the River Thames. During summer months 55 fountains dance in the courtyard, and in winter you can skate on London's favourite ice rink. Some...
You can find hundreds of the most famous and beautiful paintings in the world at the National Gallery. The pictures in the collection belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.
More than 2,000 Western European paintings are on show, d...
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...
London Friday Night Skate (LFNS) and Sunday Stroll are weekly marshalled street skates in central London. London Friday Night Skate (LFNS) departs from Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner every Friday at 8pm. The Sunday Stroll departs from ...
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...
The Hamiltons gallery is celebrating its 30th year as as one of London's foremost photography galleries. Over the years it has represented some of the greatest names in its field and is proudly presenting a show of Helmut Newton's work. Occasional...
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....
Parliament is open to all members of the UK public and overseas visitors. You can attend debates and watch committee hearings, tour the buildings or climb the famous Clock Tower and see Big Ben....
A small collection housed in a classical George II building (1760 approx) in Lincoln's Inn recording the most unusual history of the Regiment and its predecessor units going back to 1584 when the members, all lawyers, were formed to defend London aga...