Westminster
Properties and events in Westminster
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
College of Optometrists
Open Day at UK Professional Body for Optometry, including the British Optical Association Museum, the only museum where the exhibits look at you!
Everyday Histories of Bow Street Police Station
Bow Street Museum will be open free of charge on Friday 11th 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.
Illuminated River Walk: An Everyday History of London’s Bridges
Join guide Katie Wignall for a riverside walk from Westminster to Bankside with Illuminated River. Discover hidden details and stories along the Thames and explore how its iconic bridges have shaped the area and continue to influence London today.
London Fo Guang Shan Temple
Guided tour of the heritage Grade II* building, Chinese calligraphy, tea & zen, meditation, and sutra transcription. Some of these activities will be done at specified times, please see below:
The Cartoon Museum Gallery Tour
Participate in the power of line and laughter in this special tour of The Cartoon Museum's gallery. Discover how British cartoons have spoken truth to power, sparked discourse, incited activism and inspired the next generation.
The Guards Museum: Everyday Heroes
Discover how the Crimean War transformed public perception towards Britain’s ‘Everyday Heroes’ – nurses and soldiers.
Two Temple Place
Two Temple Place will be open for Heritage Open Days on September 13 & 20 2026. Visitors can explore the beautiful interiors of this neo-Gothic mansion, chat to our knowledgeable guides and participate in various activities. No pre-booking required.