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The Glades is a large indoor shopping centre in Bromley, Greater London, featuring 135 stores including major brands, a restaurant terrace, and extensive parking. It offers a comprehensive retail experience with an array of shops and eateries.
The Wellington Arch is a Grade I-listed neoclassical triumphal arch in central London, featuring historical exhibits and offering elevated terrace views. It is notable for housing the largest bronze quadriga sculpture in Europe and its significance as a London landmark near Hyde Park Corner.
Harmondsworth Great Barn is a Grade I listed medieval barn in Greater London, renowned as the largest timber-framed building in England and a masterpiece of medieval carpentry. Built in the early 15th century, it is open to the public for free from April to October and managed by English Heritage and local volunteers.
Lindsey House is a historic Grade II* listed villa on Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, known as the oldest house in Kensington and Chelsea. Owned by the National Trust and open only by special arrangement, it features distinguished gardens designed by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll, and has been home to notable figures including engineer Marc Brunel and his son Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
9 Oct
A talk exploring the history of wet-nursing in England and its role in feeding babies brought to the Foundling Hospital. Attendees can hear about the experiences of wet nurses and infants, followed by an opportunity to ask questions; the talk is available in person or online.
Lullingstone Roman Villa is an archaeological site and museum featuring a Romano-British villa from the 1st to 5th century AD, notable for its early Christian chapel murals, intricate mosaics, and marble busts. Visitors can explore both the villa ruins and the surrounding grounds, gaining insight into Roman Britain's history and early Christianity.
Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock, Essex is a large indoor retail complex featuring over 250 shops, numerous dining options, a cinema, and a leisure area including a lake with a diving school. It offers extensive parking and direct public transport links, making it a major regional shopping and leisure destination.
Dartford is a historic market town in Kent, England, with a rich industrial and religious heritage, accessible by rail and serving as a cultural and shopping hub for visitors.
The Homewood is a Grade II listed modernist house near Esher, Surrey, designed by architect Patrick Gwynne and preserved by the National Trust. Visitors can explore its distinctive modern architecture, flexible living spaces, original furnishings and artworks, as well as its terrace, garden with ponds and swimming pool. The house offers a unique insight into mid-20th century English modernist design combined with a harmonious integration of indoor and outdoor spaces.
9 Jun, 7 Jul…
A Heritage Volunteer leads a one-hour guided walk around Claremont Landscape Garden, exploring a different tree-related subject each month. Attendees can learn about the garden’s trees and see areas of the grounds along the way.
Broadway Shopping Centre is a large indoor retail complex in the centre of Bexleyheath, Greater London, featuring over 59 shops including major chains. It offers covered malls that meet at a central square and ample parking, making it a principal shopping destination in the area.
8–9 Oct, 15–16 Oct…
An exhibition at Red House presents personally significant domestic objects selected by architects, designers, local residents and young people from Bexley, exploring the memories and stories connected with everyday possessions. It can only be visited as part of a guided tour of the house.
Putney Exchange is an indoor shopping centre located in Putney, London featuring 44 shops including a large Waitrose supermarket, with convenient entrances and rooftop parking.
The Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford is a large indoor retail destination featuring over 100 shops, a single-floor layout, and significant redevelopment in 2003. It offers ample parking and connections to nearby shopping areas, providing a comprehensive shopping experience in Greater London.
Claremont Landscape Garden is a historic 18th-century English landscape garden in Surrey, featuring original design by notable landscape gardeners and landmarks like the Belvedere Tower and an amphitheatre. It offers an outdoor experience with scenic lakes, historic structures, and gardens.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Families can follow an interactive garden trail based on Rachel Bright’s children’s book, helping squirrels Cyril and Bruce work together to find the last nut of the season. The trail includes games and takes place along the pathway around the lake.
Centrale is a large indoor shopping centre in Croydon, South London, featuring over 60 stores, an indoor food court, and its own Tramlink stop, making it a key retail destination in Greater London.
Apsley House is the London townhouse of the Dukes of Wellington, featuring neoclassical architecture and serving as a museum with historic artworks and memorabilia related to the 1st Duke of Wellington. It is a Grade I listed building located at Hyde Park Corner in London and includes public museum rooms as well as private family apartments.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A digital folklore adventure in which groups use the Stranger Folk app to follow magical tasks, find mythical creatures and decide their fate while exploring Morden Hall Park. It is designed for children aged 7–11 to play with imaginative adults.
The Ashley Centre is a shopping centre in Epsom, Surrey, featuring a mix of shops, office spaces, and a theatre space with accessible facilities including a multi-storey car park and Shopmobility service, conveniently located near public transport.
Princes Arcade is a historic shopping arcade in Westminster linking Piccadilly and Jermyn Street, featuring small menswear shops and boutiques in an indoor setting. It was refurbished in 2018 to offer space for innovative retail brands.
Fenton House is a 17th-century merchant's house in Hampstead, North London, featuring historically significant interiors, a notable collection of early keyboard instruments, paintings, and porcelain, alongside extensive walled gardens including an orchard and kitchen garden. It offers visitors a combined indoor and outdoor heritage experience.
Piccadilly Arcade is a historic Grade II listed shopping arcade in London featuring 28 shops along its ground floor, a hotel on the first floor, and a bronze statue of Beau Brummell. It offers a unique indoor shopping experience within a restored early 20th-century building.
The George Inn is a Grade I listed historic public house in Southwark, London, known as the only surviving galleried coaching inn in the city. Visitors can enjoy a traditional pub experience in a partly timber framed building with historic significance including ties to Charles Dickens and medieval London theatre.
11 Oct (this Sunday)
A guided walking tour through Bloomsbury explores stories of people and events that shaped the area, including its literary and LGBTQ+ history. The tour starts outside the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel and ends at the Foundling Museum.
Selsdon Wood is a 200-acre local nature reserve woodland in Croydon, London, offering outdoor trails, wildlife corridor, and historical significance as a preserved natural area within the London green belt.
Burlington Arcade is a historic covered shopping arcade in London, known for its luxury retail shops, elegant Regency decorum, and traditional beadles. It offers a unique upmarket shopping experience in a heritage setting dating from 1819.
The Jewel Tower is a historic 14th-century medieval tower in Westminster, London, originally built to house King Edward III's personal treasure. It offers visitors an indoor experience with architectural and historical exhibits including parliamentary history and weights and measures displays. The tower survived major fires and is managed by English Heritage as a notable heritage site.
2 Willow Road is a Modernist terraced house in Hampstead, London, designed by architect Ernő Goldfinger, featuring a notable spiral staircase and a collection of 20th-century art, open to the public under the National Trust.
The London Wall is an ancient Roman defensive city wall built around AD 200 in central London. Visitors can explore surviving fragments of the wall and bastions, mainly outdoor ruins with historic significance spanning Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and medieval periods. A marked walking route follows the line of the wall with informative panels along the way. Many sections are scheduled monuments and partially accessible to the public free of charge.
16 Oct (next Friday)
A six-musician ensemble performs rarely heard British anti-slavery songs from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, alongside readings from Black writers of the period. The concert concludes with an open discussion about the music’s legacy, memory and ongoing struggles for justice.
St George's Shopping Centre in Harrow, London is an indoor covered retail and leisure hub featuring a variety of shops, restaurants including Nando's, a cinema, and fitness facilities across three floors.
Surrey Quays Shopping Centre is a retail complex in Rotherhithe, London, featuring over 40 shops including a Tesco supermarket, a food court, and ample parking. It is well connected by public transport and undergoing redevelopment for new stores and green spaces.
Lewisham Shopping Centre is a major indoor shopping mall in Lewisham, London, featuring around 70 stores, a street food market, and the Migration Museum, with plans for extensive redevelopment including new homes and public spaces.
Red House in Bexleyheath, London is a seminal Arts and Crafts building designed by William Morris and Philip Webb, featuring medieval-inspired architecture and original Pre-Raphaelite art. It serves as a historic house museum managed by the National Trust, showcasing Morris' pioneering design ethos and craftsmanship.
17&Central is a large indoor shopping centre in Walthamstow, London, featuring over 60 stores and eateries including Subway, with a history of refurbishment and redevelopment.
Bentall Centre is a large indoor shopping centre in Kingston upon Thames featuring a wide variety of stores, unique architectural elements including the highest atrium ceiling in UK shopping centres and the largest single-truss escalator in the world, with free public access and a no-smoking policy.
8–25 Oct (another 16 days)
An exhibition explores J.M.W. Turner’s painting *Margate (?), from the Sea* and the history of his bequest to the nation. Visitors can see the painting alongside archival documents, letters and works by artists influenced by Turner.
London Designer Outlet is a semi-outdoor shopping centre in Wembley, offering over 70 stores including outlet shops, various dining options, and a Cineworld cinema. It is notable for being the first outlet centre in Greater London and is located next to Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena.
Carlyle's House is a historic Georgian terraced house in Chelsea, London, preserved as a museum showcasing the home and belongings of Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle. Visitors can explore well-maintained Victorian period interiors, original furniture, books, artworks, and a small garden. The house offers a unique glimpse into literary history and Victorian middle-class life.
The Broadwalk Centre is a single-storey shopping centre in Edgware, Greater London, featuring over 40 shops including major retailers and facilities such as a car park and public meeting room, conveniently accessible near public transport.
Oriental City, formerly Yaohan Plaza, was a prominent Japanese shopping centre in North London featuring Japanese and other East Asian shops, restaurants, and cultural events, that closed in 2008 and was demolished in 2014.
16 Oct (next Friday)
Obsidian Baroque perform instrumental chamber music by women composers of the Baroque era, alongside a new work by a contemporary female composer. The concert also explores the composers’ stories and their place in music history.
Ranger's House is a Grade I listed Georgian mansion in Blackheath, London, adjacent to Greenwich Park, housing the Wernher Collection of fine art and decorative objects from the Renaissance to the 19th century. Visitors can explore its historic architecture and rich art collection inside the mansion, reflecting its history as an official residence of the Ranger of Greenwich Park.
Eynsford Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Kent, featuring extensive stone ruins including a curtain wall, a moat, and the foundations of a great hall and gatehouse. Visitors can explore the historic site managed by English Heritage, situated overlooking the River Darent.
575 Wandsworth Road is a Georgian terraced house in London, decorated with intricate Moorish-inspired fretwork by Kenyan poet Khadambi Asalache, now open to the public for pre-booked guided tours as a museum.
Whiteleys is a historic former department store in Bayswater, London, now redeveloped into a mixed-use complex featuring residential apartments, the UK's first Six Senses hotel, and retail spaces, housed in a Grade II listed building designed by Norman Foster.
Strand Lane Baths in London comprise a 17th-century water cistern later converted into a Georgian cold plunge bath, reputed but not actually Roman, preserved by the National Trust, and accessible to the public primarily during special events like Open House London and guided tours.
The Mercury Mall is an enclosed shopping centre in Romford, Greater London, featuring around 45 stores, food outlets including McDonald's, a cinema, and a bingo hall, with a distinctive glass dome enclosure and underground connection to The Liberty shopping centre.
Eden Walk is an indoor shopping centre in Kingston upon Thames with over 20 stores including major retailers like Marks & Spencer and Primark, alongside food outlets. It has ample parking and is a central retail hub in the area.
The Kensington Arcade is a shopping centre located in Kensington, London, featuring 15 stores including restaurants and a bakery, with direct access to High Street Kensington tube station within the arcade building.
13 Oct, 20 Oct…
A weekly adult knitting group where crafters work on their own projects alongside one another and enjoy a knit and natter at the Coach House Cafe.
Down House is the historic home of naturalist Charles Darwin where he developed his theory of evolution. Visitors can explore the restored Georgian house with original furnishings, Darwin's greenhouse, and extensive gardens including the Sandwalk woodland path. The site offers both indoor historical exhibits and outdoor natural landscapes.
Eltham Palace in southeast London is a historic royal residence featuring a medieval great hall with the third-largest hammerbeam roof in England and an attached Art Deco house from the 1930s. Visitors can explore both the indoor period rooms and outdoor gardens with ruins, making it a unique architectural and historic experience.
Eastbury Manor House is an Elizabethan Grade I listed manor house in Barking, London, open most of the year as a museum presenting its rich historical heritage and architecture.
Edmonton Green is a large indoor shopping centre in north London featuring over 100 stores, a covered market, a large ASDA supermarket, and various facilities including a library and offices. It offers a vibrant shopping experience with a mix of retail and market stalls in a structure dating back to 1967 with notable brutalist architectural elements.
Brent Cross Shopping Centre is the UK's first out-of-town, American-style indoor shopping centre in Hendon, North London, featuring over 120 stores including Fenwick, John Lewis and Marks & Spencer, with extensive parking and public transport links.
16 Oct (next Friday)
A volunteer musician guides visitors through Fenton House’s rare plucked-string keyboard instrument collection, with musical demonstrations and serenades along the way.
Rainham Hall is a well-preserved Georgian merchant's house in London with historic interiors, exhibitions, and an on-site café, showcasing a unique blend of domestic and commercial history from the 18th century onwards.
15 Oct (next Thursday)
Join National Trust staff and volunteers on a gentle circular walk from Rainham Hall, exploring the garden and the hidden history of Rainham Village.
The Spires Barnet is a shopping centre in north London featuring twin spires from a former church, open-air atria, cafes, and a large multi-storey car park, offering a convenient and historic shopping experience.
Livat Hammersmith is a major shopping centre in Hammersmith, London, featuring retail stores including IKEA, Primark, and Sainsbury's, alongside residential apartments and office buildings, with ample parking and transport links.
Ealing Broadway is a shopping centre in west London featuring 85 retail units indoors and in an outdoor courtyard, along with a town square and a library. It offers a mixed indoor and outdoor shopping experience and is easily accessible near Ealing Broadway station.
W12 is a large indoor shopping centre in Shepherd's Bush, London, featuring a variety of retail stores, a cinema, gym, restaurants, and a hotel, providing a modern shopping and leisure experience.
The Mall Wood Green is a large indoor shopping centre in north London with over 100 retail shops and market stalls. It is known for its unique layout where a main road runs through the complex and has ample parking facilities. The centre forms a major commercial hub for the London Borough of Haringey.
Winchester Palace is the historic ruins of a 12th-century bishop's palace in London, notable for its surviving great hall and rose window. The site is managed by English Heritage and reflects medieval and Tudor architecture, offering visitors a glimpse into its rich history as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
Saraband performs a concert at Kenwood featuring chamber organ, violins and cello.
The Chimes is a shopping centre in Uxbridge, Greater London, featuring a wide range of shops, eateries, and a multi-screen Odeon IMAX cinema. It integrates historic buildings and offers modern shopping and entertainment facilities near Uxbridge tube station.
Ham House is a well-preserved 17th-century Stuart era house in London known for its rare survival of original interiors, lavishly furnished state apartments, and extensive formal gardens along the River Thames. Visitors can explore the historic interiors, art collections, and enjoy the restored gardens, with facilities including a café. It is also a popular location for film and television productions.
7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…
An exhibition of intricately embroidered wedding shawls, baghs and phulkaris from the Karun Thakar Collection, displayed in the neoclassical rooms at Osterley. The textiles were made by young women in undivided Punjab for ceremonial use.
Harlequin Watford is a large indoor shopping centre in Hertfordshire featuring over 145 stores, a cinema, restaurants, and extensive parking, providing a comprehensive retail and leisure experience.
Watford is a historic market town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, offering a walkable town centre with rich cultural venues, historic sites, parks, shopping centres, and excellent rail and local transport connections.
Osterley Park is a Georgian era country estate in west London featuring a historic house with notable neoclassical interiors by Robert Adam and extensive parkland open to visitors. The National Trust manages the property, which includes a café, formal gardens, and woodland footpaths suitable for outdoor walks and cultural exploration.
Chiswick House is a Neo-Palladian villa in London with historic gardens designed by William Kent, featuring notable architecture and a significant cultural heritage, now maintained by English Heritage and open to visitors.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
Join the Osterley ranger team for a guided dusk walk to learn about bats, listen to their echolocation calls using bat detectors and watch for them as they emerge.
Westfield Stratford City is a large urban shopping centre in East London, featuring over 350 stores, anchor department stores like John Lewis and Marks & Spencer, a 20-screen cinema, numerous restaurants, and extensive parking. It is adjacent to major transit hubs and offers a comprehensive indoor shopping and leisure experience.
The River Wey and Godalming Navigations offer a 20-mile navigable waterway in Surrey, featuring historic locks and scenic towpaths managed by the National Trust, with connections to other canals and a visitor centre at Dapdune Wharf showcasing historic barges.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
A home education open day at RHS Garden Wisley for home-educating groups and families, with planting, seed exploration, herbarium sessions, talks, mini-beast activities, pond dipping, habitat mapping, leaf activities and access to library collections. Most activities are drop-in, while herbarium sessions require booking.
St John's Jerusalem is a National Trust property in Kent featuring a 13th century Knights Hospitaller chapel and a garden moated by the River Darent, with historical medieval buildings and landscaped grounds accessible to the public.
The Pavilions is an indoor shopping centre in Uxbridge, Greater London, featuring around 60 stores and built around the historic Uxbridge Market square. It offers a covered environment for shopping with a history dating back to 1973.
Sutton House is a Tudor manor house built in 1535 located in Hackney, London, featuring historic interiors and operated as a museum with a café, art gallery, and community programs for children. It offers visitors an immersive combination of indoor historical exploration and outdoor access to its Tudor courtyard.
Bluewater Shopping Centre is a major indoor retail and leisure destination in Kent, England, featuring over 300 stores, multiple dining options, a large cinema, and extensive free parking. It serves millions of visitors annually and offers a comprehensive shopping experience in a unique triangular architectural layout.
Stratford Centre is a large indoor shopping mall and market in Stratford, London, featuring numerous retail units and food outlets, with a 24-hour public thoroughfare and convenient transport links.
Whitgift Centre is a major indoor shopping centre in Croydon, England, offering extensive retail space over three floors with popular stores and offices, managed by Hammerson Leasing and owned by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.
Hay's Galleria is a historic dock and warehouse complex on the south bank of the Thames in London, redeveloped into a mixed-use venue with shops, restaurants, offices, and public spaces beneath a glass roof, featuring a distinctive bronze sculpture and panoramic riverside views.
Exchange Ilford is a major indoor shopping mall located in the town centre of Ilford, east London, featuring over 90 retail stores across three levels, a food court, and extensive parking facilities.
Southside Wandsworth is a large indoor shopping centre in London featuring over 100 shops, a 14-screen cinema, children’s play area, diverse dining options, and an indoor go-karting track, providing a comprehensive retail and entertainment experience.
East Sheen Common is a spacious urban park in London featuring woodland, sports facilities including a cricket field, tennis courts, and a bowling green, as well as a newly added woodland play area and nature trail for children.
The Brunswick Centre is a Grade II listed brutalist residential and shopping complex in Bloomsbury, London, featuring 560 flats, a range of shops, cafés, restaurants, a Waitrose supermarket, and a Curzon cinema in an architecturally significant setting.
The Mall in Bromley is a small indoor shopping centre offering a range of retail stores and accessible by train and bus, redeveloped to enhance visitor experience.
The Treaty Centre is an enclosed shopping mall in Hounslow, Greater London, offering over 270,000 square feet of retail space with 51 stores including Wilkinsons, and ample parking.
8 Oct, 15 Oct…
A weekly sale of seasonal produce grown by Marble Hill’s volunteer gardeners, including fresh vegetables and cut flowers. Visitors can browse and buy produce at the north-east corner of Marble Hill Park.
One New Change is a large modern shopping centre in the City of London featuring sixty shops, restaurants, and a roof terrace with views of St Paul's Cathedral. It is known for its contemporary architecture and public art, offering an urban retail experience in a historic area.
The Brewery is a major shopping and leisure centre in Romford featuring retail stores, a cinema, bowling, restaurants, and an amusement arcade. It is situated on the historic site of the former Star Brewery and offers a comprehensive indoor experience for visitors.
Westfield London is the largest shopping centre in Europe located in White City, London, offering over 300 stores including luxury brands, a large Vue cinema, numerous dining options, and extensive transport connections. It provides a comprehensive indoor retail and leisure experience suitable for all ages.
The Blewcoat is a historic building in London originally built in 1709 as a charitable school for poor children. It later served various roles including a National Trust shop and is now a boutique for a fashion designer.
St. Anns Shopping Centre in Harrow, London, is a large indoor retail complex featuring over 40 high street stores including Primark, M&S, and Boots, along with a food court and ample parking.
Morden Hall Park is a large National Trust park in Morden, London, featuring historic buildings including Morden Hall, snuff mills, and a garden centre, set on the River Wandle with extensive parkland, footbridges, and a dog-friendly café.
Marble Hill House is an early 18th-century Neo-Palladian villa in Twickenham, London, famous for its architectural design and historical associations with British royalty. Visitors can explore its richly decorated interiors and extensive parklands offering leisure and sports facilities, with a restored Georgian ambiance.
9 Oct, 13 Nov
Volunteer guides lead a walk around Marble Hill Park, introducing its varied tree collection and explaining work to help the trees thrive.