Two Temple Place - Open House
2 Temple Place, London, Greater London, WC2R 3BD
Commissioned and built for William Waldorf Astor in the 1890s, Two Temple Place is an extraordinary feat of architecture and craftsmanship. The fantastical and opulent interior reflects Astor's life through his interests of literature, history and modern technologies as well as showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and architectural design.
During the opening, our friendly volunteer gallery stewards will be on hand to answer any questions and tell you about the building’s craftsmanship & history!
Our interactive family trails will also be available to help our younger visitors explore the stories and find the characters carved into the buildings walls. There will be an Art Cart with self-led crafts, drawing, and colouring, for visitors of all ages.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 10:00am - 4:30pm
- Sunday 21 September:
- 10:00am - 4:30pm
Location & directions
2 Temple Place, London, Greater London, WC2R 3BD
- Directions:
- We are on the north bank of the Thames, a 5 minute walk from Temple Station (District & Circle Lines) and within a 15 minute walk of Blackfriars and Charing Cross rail stations.
- Contact on day:
- Alexa King
- Telephone number:
- +442078363715
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
As a historic building, there is a short flight of stone steps leading up to our entrance, and wheelchair access to the building can be gained via a Baronmead Stairmate Major. We advise looking at the manufacturer’s website (https://baronmead.com/stairmate-major/) to see how the stairclimber works. Please call us on 020 7836 3715 before visiting to discuss how we can support your visit. For your safety and the safety of our staff, it might not be possible for large electric wheelchairs to use the stairclimber. The building is fully accessible once inside.
