Days Out in London

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Discover great days out in London at some of the country's most iconic great houses this spring. From the inspiring Wellington Arch and Apsley House to the magnificent gardens of Eltham Palace, there is plenty to do for all the family.

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Apsley House
Apsley House

London

Apsley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington and his descendants, stands right in the heart of London at Hyde Park Corner.

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Eltham Palace and Gardens
Eltham Palace and Gardens

London

When millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld built their 1930s Art Deco mansion by the Great Hall of medieval Eltham Palace, they created a masterpiece of 20th-century design.

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Kenwood House
Kenwood House

London

This outstanding house beside Hampstead Heath was remodelled by Robert Adam between 1764 and 1779. He transformed the original brick building into a majestic villa for the great judge, Lord Mansfield.

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Wellington Arch
Wellington Arch

London

Set in the heart of Royal London at Hyde Park Corner, Wellington Arch is a landmark for Londoners and visitors alike.

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Chapter House and Pyx Chamber
Chapter House and Pyx Chamber

London

Built by the royal masons in 1250, the Chapter House of Westminster Abbey was originally used in the 13th century by Benedictine monks for their daily meetings.

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Jewel Tower
Jewel Tower

London

The Jewel Tower, or 'King's Privy Wardrobe', was built c.1365 to house Edward III's treasures.

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Events : London

Stonehenge: Monumental Journey
Stonehenge: Monumental Journey
Venue: Wellington Arch, London
Date: Wed 9 May - Sun 24 Jun 2012

For centuries, Stonehenge has been a place of wonder and of religious pilgrimage, of celebration and of protest. This exhibition will show how this monument has been experienced over time and how it will be reconnected with the wider landscape.
Art Deco Tours
Art Deco Tours
Venue: Eltham Palace, London
Date: Tues 29 May

Join an expert guide to tour the 1930s house and view its stunning interiors and furnishings, reflecting the high fashion of the 1930s. You will learn more about Art Deco as well as Stephen and Virginia Courtauld who built the house.
Waterloo Festival: Road to Waterloo
Waterloo Festival: Road to Waterloo
Venue: Apsley House, London
Date: Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jun 2012

Join us every weekend in June at Apsley House as we run through significant events in the build up to the Battle of Waterloo. This weekend meet one of our redcoat soldiers as he prepares to head off into battle.
Time Travellers Go... Royal
Time Travellers Go... Royal
Venue: Eltham Palace and Gardens, London
Date: Sun 3 - Wed 6 Jun 2012

See if you have what it takes to join the ranks of royalty in our special royal-themed Time Travellers event. Enjoy games and crafts fit for a king or queen and meet some royal characters of times gone by.
Waterloo Festival: Road to Waterloo
Waterloo Festival: Road to Waterloo
Venue: Apsley House, London
Date: Sat 9 & Sun 10 Jun 2012

Join us every weekend in June at Apsley House as we run through significant events in the build up to the Battle of Waterloo. Bring the whole family this half term weekend to see the Battle re-enacted and enjoy hands on activities.
Art Deco Tours
Art Deco Tours
Venue: Eltham Palace, London
Date: Tues 12 Jun

Join an expert guide to tour the 1930s house and view its stunning interiors and furnishings, reflecting the high fashion of the 1930s. You will learn more about Art Deco as well as Stephen and Virginia Courtauld who built the house.
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