Greater London
Properties and events in Greater London
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
'Introduction to Enigma'
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.
Art Cart
Tuck in to our Architecture inspired art and craft activities!
Bank of England Architecture Walking Tours
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
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 will be open to the public, for free, as part of the festival.
Be a part of Finchley's history!
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
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!
British Vintage Wireless and Television Museum
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
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.
Building Faith: The Architecture of Southwark Cathedral Tour
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.
Cardboard Shanty Towns Family Workshop
Join us for an exciting family workshop where you'll transform everyday recycled materials into your own magical miniature village, inspired by Harrow's beautiful townscape and international architecture from around the world.
Changing Times, Changing Places
How a building adapts over 200 years to meet changing needs - from Georgian to modern in a neighbourhood church.
College of Optometrists
Open Day at UK Professional Body for Optometry, including a first opportunity to view the completed refurbishment of the British Optical Association Museum
Conservation open house at the British Library
Join us for a behind-the-scenes view of the British Library Centre for Conservation and learn about the work conservators do to help preserve and make the Library's collections accessible.
Crypt Open Day
Peer into the crypt's vaults and imagine how these would have looked 200 years ago.
Dorich House Museum
Dorich House Museum is the 1930s former studio home of the sculptor Dora Gordine and her husband Richard Hare. Visitors can enjoy the house and its collections, which include many of Gordine's works, our garden and studio café.
Exploring Harrow's Architectural Heritage Pop-up Exhibition
Join us for a special Heritage Open Days mini exhibition celebrating the architecture of Harrow.
Exploring Jewish and Victorian Cemetery Architecture and Heritage
Discover the hidden stories and striking architecture of Willesden Jewish Cemetery with an Architecture Stories guided walk.
Exploring Sutton New Town's Architectural Heritage
Discover Sutton New Town's rich history through images, stories, and artefacts showcasing its growth, industry, faith, and progress from the 19th to the 20th century.
Florence Nightingale Museum
Did you know Florence Nightingale was the first female member of the Royal Statistical Society? That she owned over 60 cats throughout her life and helped design St. Thomas's Hospital? You can learn about these subjects and even more when you visit!