Greater London

Properties and events in Greater London

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'Introduction to Enigma'

238-246 King Street, London, Greater London, W6 0RF
In person
Pre-booking preferred

To celebrate Heritage Open Days we will be open to the public on Saturday, 20th September with a talk "Introduction to Enigma" delivered by Jerry McCarthy. See the Enigma and her successors Fialka and NEMA.

1-4 Suffolk Street: Uni of Notre Dame & G.K Chesterton tours

1-4 Suffolk Street, London, Greater London, SW1Y 4HG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Built for the United Universities Club, 1-4 Suffolk Street is now home to the University of Notre Dame and its G.K Chesterton Collection. Visitors will be able to enjoy both this Edwardian listed building and the unique collection within.

A Georgian Gem Revealed

21 Portland Place, London, Greater London, W1B 1PY
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Explore our historic building, uncover our rich history and learn the tricks of the trade from anaesthetists in fun, hands-on activities for all ages! Delve deeper into the specialty's past in our museum, which is usually closed on weekends.

Aerial under the Arches: Discover how an abandoned church became the UK’s home of contemporary circus

Jacksons Lane, 269A Archway Road, London, Greater London, N6 5AA
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us at Jacksons Lane to celebrate 50 years of transformation from an abandoned Methodist church to the vibrant home of contemporary circus. Explore our striking architecture, discover stories from the community, and experience circus workshops.

Arches of Southwark: A Walk Through Time

The Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, London, Greater London, SE1 9DE
Online & In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore Bankside’s hidden history with this free digital trail. From medieval ruins to market arches, uncover the quirky stories behind Southwark’s architecture - including stops at The Old Operating Theatre, The Rose Playhouse and more!

Art Cart

Headstone Manor, Pinner View, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 6PX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Tuck in to our Architecture inspired art and craft activities!

Bank of England Architecture Walking Tours

Batholomew Lane, London, Greater London, EC2R 8AH
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore 300 years of the Bank of England’s architectural history through our walking tour for Open Heritage Days.

Barracks, Bombs and Buckingham Palace - The Guards Museum

Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London, Greater London, SW1E 6HQ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join us for a weekend filled with family fun in the heart of central London. You will journey through 400 years of history behind the iconic King’s Guard – with re-enactors, music, themed talks, object handling, and more!

Barts Pathology Museum Open Afternoon

Barts Pathology Museum, 3rd Floor Robin Brook Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, Greater London, EC1A 7BE
In person
Pre-booking required

Barts Pathology Museum will be open to the public, for free, as part of the festival.

Be a part of Finchley's history!

St Mary-at-Finchley, 26 Hendon Lane, London, Greater London, N3 1TR
In person
Pre-booking required

Be a part of something special and make your mark on Finchley's rich history! We will be conducting tours of our Grade II* listed church and churchyard to celebrate Heritage Open Days.

Behind the scenes tour of The Royal Philatelic Society London

15 Abchurch Lane, London, Greater London, EC4N 7BW
In person
Pre-booking required

The Royal Philatelic Society London is the oldest philatelic society in the world. Come and join us for a behind the scenes tour and discover that there is more to philately than stamps!

Bow Beasties

Cemetery Lodge, Southern Grove, London, Greater London, E3 4PX
In person
Pre-booking required

Bow Beasties is our monthly wildlife club for families! Join Ken for an exciting range of environmental and outdoor activities that celebrate the seasons and the wildlife that can be found here within London’s most urban woodland.

Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice

Bow Street Museum, Martlett Court, 28 Bow Street, London, Greater London, WC2E 7AW
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Bow Street Museum will be open free of charge on Friday 12th September for self-guided visits. Telling the story of the Bow Street Runners and the Metropolitan Police officers who patrolled the streets of Covent Garden in their footsteps.

British Vintage Wireless and Television Museum

23 Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, Greater London, SE21 8DS
In person
Pre-booking required

Celebrate Britain's electronics industry. Join a tour to explore our vast collection of radio and television receivers and historic recordings through which we learn of the contributions the industry has made to UK society.

Brixton Windmill

Windmill Gardens, 100 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill, London, Greater London, SW2 5DA
In person
Pre-booking not required

A wonderful reminder of Brixton's rural past and inner London's last windmill. Built in 1816 by the Ashby family who produced flour until 1934. Restored 2011. Still producing flour today using a historic modular mill, thanks to our volunteer millers.

Brixton Windmill Inside Out Creative Workshop

Windmill Gardens, 100 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill, London, Greater London, SW2 5DA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Drop-in workshop with Rose Miller exploring the design of Brixton Windmill through the creation of a collective printed collage.

Build Your London - From Rubbish to Residence

The Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, London, Greater London, SE1 9DE
In person
Pre-booking required

A hands-on, family-friendly workshop onboard The Golden Hinde where you can create London landmarks and dream homes from recycled materials. Explore architecture, sustainability, and history while helping build a giant map of Southwark’s skyline!

Building Faith: The Architecture of Southwark Cathedral Tour

Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, London, Greater London, SE1 9DA
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore Southwark Cathedral’s rich architecture—from 12th-century Norman remains to 21st-century additions, including early Gothic elements, grand 17th-century monuments, and striking Victorian Gothic Revival features.

CANCELLED Eltham Palace Open Weekend

Eltham Palace and Gardens, Court Road, Eltham, Greater London, SE9 5NP
In person
Pre-booking not required

In 1936, eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld decided to build their magnificent art deco mansion right next to the medieval Great Hall of Eltham Palace - creating a masterpiece of modern interiors. Come and visit this open weekend!

CANCELLED Secrets of the Palace Servants

Eltham Palace and Gardens, Court Road, Eltham, Greater London, SE95NP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Follow a family friendly trail revealing the lives of Eltham Palace’s staff, ending in a new exhibition in the servants’ quarters with never-before-seen stories and displays.