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Completed in 1895, Two Temple Place is a dazzling neo-Gothic gem on the Victoria Embankment, designed by gothic revivalist architect, John Loughborough Pearson, & commissioned by & built for William Waldorf Astor, as his estate office.

Join us to hear the fascinating stories of women connected to St Alfege Church and the role they played through the centuries - from organists to bellringers, and scientists to suffragettes.

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!

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

Explore the Priory Church of the Order of St John and its twelfth-century Norman crypt, as well as the Victorian interiors of St John’s Gate.

Peer into the crypt's vaults and imagine how these would have looked 200 years ago.

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

Open Day at UK Professional Body for Optometry, including a first opportunity to view the completed refurbishment of the British Optical Association Museum

Join us to take part in a hands-on demonstration of how the Maya prepared their special cocoa drink, and get a chance to taste it yourself!

St Clement Danes is the central church of the Royal Air Force. Explore the church's thousand year history, and the fascinating artefacts connected with the RAF. For the Heritage Open Days, the church's historic crypt will be open to the public.

Are you a new parent? Join us in Cemetery Park for a baby-friendly walking tour, and a chance to spend some time in the fresh air and beauty of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park.

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.

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.

Join us for this recital series by students of the Royal Academy of Music Free admission, donations encouraged Joseph Hancock & Amy Back, Tenor & Piano duo, play Schumann's Liederkreis (op. 39) and other pieces in a free recital from 13.00-14.00

Join us for another in our series of free Sunday recitals featuring up and coming musicians. Free attendance, donations encouraged

Ever WONDERED what happens to your recycling? Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) opens its doors on Saturday 13 September 2025, 10am - 4pm for its annual FREE fun-filled, family-friendly Wonder Day!

Join us for a vibrant celebration of our community and its connection to the collections. This year’s theme is ‘architecture’ and we are hosting a free, fun filled day for all ages, including tours, creative workshops, live performance and activities

Join Sheldon from Cemetery Club on one of three walking tours highlighting some of the stories of people buried in Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park.

Join Cemetery Park Manager, Ken for an evening to celebrate bats as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival. Discover Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park’s flying nocturnal residents.

Get involved in helping us care for the wildlife and plant life of the Cemetery Park, learn about conservation and gain new skills, and meet like-minded people! We supply all tools and equipment.

Keats House is the beautiful Grade I listed Regency villa, set in a romantic garden, where Romantic poet John Keats found inspiration, friendship and love. Visit the house to discover his life and works.

Tour of the Alpine Club Library

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.

Go behind the scenes at The Prince Phillip Maritime Collection Centre, on this family friendly tour we will have a wellbeing element, whilst discovering a unique range of objects from around the world.

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.

Explore University College London's world-famous Egyptology collection after hours! With children’s colouring activities and friendly guides on hand to answer your questions, join us on a 350,000-year journey through the story of Ancient Egypt!

Our church touches many fascinating moments through history.

Join our knowledgeable Tour Guides to discover spaces usually closed to the public and hear about the colourful lives of those who served and worshipped in this amazing space.

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!

Explore our world-famous Zoology collection after hours! With friendly guides on hand to answer your questions, and our all new 'World of Wasp' exhibition and VR experience, join us on a half-billion-year journey through the story of life on Earth!

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.

Discover the hidden stories and striking architecture of Willesden Jewish Cemetery with an Architecture Stories guided walk.

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.

On the 20th September, Grade I & II* listed Union Chapel opens its doors with free guided tours, self-guided tours for both children and grown-ups, and an organ recital on the world famous 1877 Willis organ powered by water hydraulics.

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!

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.

How a building adapts over 200 years to meet changing needs - from Georgian to modern in a neighbourhood church.

An architectural gem designed by the Adam brothers, the Royal Society of Arts is opening its doors to the public for tours, art activities, archival displays and exhibitions. Come learn about RSA's whimsical history and famous fellows!

Join us at West Ham Cemetery in East London for a plaque unveiling commemorating the many south Asian sailors buried here in unmarked public graves during the late 19th and early 20th centuries having died at the nearby Seamen's Hospital.

Guided taster tours of this historic building

Come see our wonderful Grade II* listed architecture, stained glass and sculpture, plus our Grade II listed war memorial. Learn all about the congregants and priests who made it what it is today and enjoy refreshments and a craft fair in our garden.

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.

Heritage Open Day returns to the architectural award-winning Grade II and II* listed heritage buildings of Woolwich Works! Featuring historical talks and tours, a Bean Feast, open rehearsal and more!

Join Will Palin, CEO of Barts Heritage, to hear more about their 'Sharing Historic Barts' conservation and restoration project as they prepare to open the historic North Wing of St Bartholomew's Hospital to the public in October 2025.

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.

Open rarely to the public, The Landmark Trust's Princelet Street is usually occupied by holiday guests. This spacious house, sensitively restored still reflects its 18th-century roots in a vibrant and ever-changing East London.

Drop in from 1100-1700 for FREE entry to the only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin in the world - complete with Grade-I listed Georgian architectural features as well as accounts of Franklin's legacy.

Grade II listed Victorian engine house remodelled to take a pair of 1895 Marshall steam engines, still in working order running on compressed air. A museum celebrating the rich Boroughs and the Lea Valley Region Industrial Heritage.

Get the chance to explore the historic Lyceum Theatre on a guided tour! The building has hosted a variety of entertainment, including the first London Exhibition by Madame Tussauds, served as the English Opera House, and hosted many musical acts!

Tour of the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s Head Office, site of an historic chapel in Islington and the grave of Victorian clown Joseph Grimaldi.