2 Willow Road
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.
London
London is a historic, multicultural global capital known for its landmarks, extensive public transport, green spaces, and vibrant arts and finance scenes.
Jewel Tower
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.
London Wall
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.
Wellington Arch
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.
Near Meet the Experts: Wet-Nursing the Foundling Babies
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.
Red House
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.
Ham House
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.
Near Exhibition – Unfinished Business: The Mystery of Margate and Turner’s Bequest
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.
Winchester Palace
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.
2 miles from Bloomsbury’s Best-Kept Secrets Walking Tour
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.
Down House
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.
Carlyle's House
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.
Marble Hill
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.
575 Wandsworth Road
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.
Apsley House
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.
Eynsford Castle
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.
Fenton House, Hampstead
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.
Hay's Galleria
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.
Ranger's House
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.
2 miles from Abolition Song and its Legacies
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.
Rainham Hall
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.
Eastbury Manor House
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.
2 miles from Rainham October Discovery Walk
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.
Lullingstone Roman Villa
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.
Blewcoat School
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 John's Jerusalem
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.
Osterley Park
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.
Morden Hall Park
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.
2 miles from Kitchen Garden Sale at Marble Hill
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.
Sutton House, London
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.
Roman Baths, Strand Lane
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.
Eltham Palace
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.
Wey and Godalming Navigations
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.
2 miles from Home Education Open Day
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.
Chiswick House
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.
3 miles from Guided Tree Tours at Marble Hill
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.
The Homewood
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.
Near Tuesday Tree Walk
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.
Lindsey House
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.
George Inn
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.
Harmondsworth Barn
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.