Days Out in London

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Discover great winter days out in London at some of the country's most iconic great houses. There are plenty of fun half term events to keep the kids entertained in February.

Our winter opening hours have changed: more properties are now open at weekends, but with restricted access during the week. Please check times before travelling.

 

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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

The Queens of Eltham Palace – LGBT History Month
The Queens of Eltham Palace – LGBT History Month
Venue: Eltham Palace, London
Date: 5, 12, 19, & 26 February

Come and explore the LGBT History of Eltham Palace and the Art Deco movement
Family Fun Trail
Family Fun Trail
Venue: Eltham Palace and Gardens, London
Date: Sun 12 - Wed 15 Feb

Join us this February half term for our Family Fun Trail, find the hidden clues to solve the puzzle and win a yummy prize.
Free Guided Tours for Members
Free Guided Tours for Members
Venue: Chiswick House and Gardens, London
Date: Tue 14 Feb

Make the most of your membership with English Heritage this winter by joining us for a free special guided tour. Tours are available at a variety of sites and exclusively for members.
Meet the Head Gardener: Border Design
Meet the Head Gardener: Border Design
Venue: Eltham Palace and Gardens, London
Date: Wed 15 Feb

Join Head Gardener Jane Cordingly on a tour of the stunning gardens at Eltham Palace and learn how to design an impressive border.
Camellia Festival
Camellia Festival
Venue: Chiswick House and Gardens, London
Date: 18 Feb-18 Mar

Chiswick House and Gardens Trust will bring a burst of glorious colour to the winter season with the second annual Camellia Festival.
Conservation in action: Housekeepers Secrets
Conservation in action: Housekeepers Secrets
Venue: Kenwood House, London
Date: Wed 22 Feb

Have you ever wondered how we maintain our stunning collections? Come and join us at Kenwood House for a practical look at conservation in action and learn some of our housekeeping secrets.
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