Visit the famous home of Sherlock Holmes, one of London’s great fictional detectives, faithfully maintained as in Victorian times. The home is guarded to protect its historic architecture and the first floor is set out as near to the original rooms in which he worked. You can see the instruments that Sherlock Holmes would have […]
Free! For over 1300 years Fulham Palace was owned by the Bishops of London. It is now a museum showing the historical events that occurred. You can have lunch in the Drawing Room Cafe which overlooks beautiful gardens and the recently restored 18th century walled garden. The current building dates back to 1495 and also […]
This is a beautiful palace with lovely gardens. It was built next to the childhood home of King Henry VIII by the Courtauld family and reflects the intricacy of English architecture with one of the finest displays of Art Deco. Admire the scenery while enjoying a picnic and visit the play area with a worldly […]
The exhibition of this famous ship tells the stories of life on board the warship during the Second world war. As part of the exhibition you can see and imagine how tightly packed the crew on board were. There are 9 decks of British history to explore, some of which include heavily protected Shell Rooms, […]
You’ll appreciate the best of British at Trafalgar Square, home to Nelson’s Column, the iconic Fourth Plinth, the intriguing stone lions and also home to a flock of pigeons. There are always many different events popping up in Trafalgar square. Christmas time in Trafalgar square sees the biggest Christmas tree in London- the annual gift […]
Chapel Market is in the upmarket area of Islington near Angel underground station. Here you will find newly opened trendy shops and a wide variety of eateries and little boutiques. The market is the heart of ‘The Angel’ and the friendly traders makes it a welcoming place to explore. The market holders sell a variety […]
Winner of the Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year 2013, this museum pays homage to one of Britain’s most inspiring and influential designers. In this charming Georgian villa where the family lived after the death of William Morris’s father you will see examples of William Morris’s work, his furniture and textiles, and you […]
The Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens, next to Kensington Palace, the former home of Diana Princess of Wales, is a great place for children up to the age of 12 to play. The main feature is a large pirate ship for children to play on and there is also a sand pit, areas for […]
Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London. It merges into Kensington Gardens where you will find the Diana Memorial Playground which is great for children (see following post). Hyde Park hosts many different events such as concerts and festivals. It is a lovely park to visit, especially on a sunny day […]
Since the 1600s a market has operated on this site. Originally on Sundays only this oldest market in London is now open seven days a week with a variety of daily themes. From fashion to food, from vintage to vinyls, this is a really good shopping destination. There are many independent shops in the area […]
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm Free! The Hunterian Museum is named after its founder John Hunter (1728-1793), a distinguished surgeon, anatomist and collector of anatomical, pathological and zoological specimens which are on display in this museum. Part of the collection includes over 500 animal species (including elephants, bees, starfish and scorpions) and […]
In this museum you will find the story of transport in London over the last 200 years – whether travelling by bicycle or taxi, on the river or by tram, bus or underground and how the different forms of transport played a part in the lives of all those living and working in this city. […]
Free! This is a delightful museum which takes you through the last 400 years to the present day. You will see how homes, particularly in London, have changed. The middle classes and their living rooms are the focus of the museum and the changes in style, fashion and taste are well chronicled. Great for children and […]
Free! At The Bank of England Museum you will learn the history of the Bank of England from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the United Kingdom’s central bank. You can view unique displays of coins, banknote, books, documents, pictures, furniture and in the Rotunda area you can handle […]
Here you will find two floors of more than 250 original British cartoons, caricature, and comic art from the 18th century to the present day. Some of the original artwork on loan from The Beano, the Dandy, and Topper will surely take you back to your childhood. There are classic war cartoons, colour murals from […]
The Dairy Art Centre, so-called because the premises were once a milk depot used by Express Dairies, is a new 12,500 sq ft not-for-profit art centre located near the British Museum. Frank Cohen who earned his fortune through DIY stores, and his partner Nicolai Frahm are both avid art collectors. They are displaying some of […]
Between April and October If you are interested in all things Royal you can take a 45-minute guided tour of the Royal Mews. A Warden in striking red and navy livery will be your guide. Here you will learn about the various forms of transport used for coronations, State Visits and royal weddings. The horses […]
Unique is often a mis-used word, but this house really is. Dennis Severs, an American who died in 1999, lived in this house in Spitalfields which dates from 1724 in much the same way as its original occupants would have lived in the 18th century. The tour of the house will take you through 10 […]
Remember all those toys, posters and adverts, brands and packaging – in fact over 12,000 original items from the Robert Opie Collection can be viewed here. A most fabulous collection of the history of consumer culture and shopping. Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising 2 Colville Mews Lonsdale Road Notting Hill W11 2AR
This delightful museum was designed by the architect himself to house his personal collection of paintings and architectural salvage. On the first Tuesday of each month the museum is open until 9 pm and some parts are lit by candlelight. The Picture Room is now as it was in Soane’s day and features paintings by […]