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Visit - London

Discover great days out in London at some of the capital's most iconic houses and gardens this season. From the inspiring house at Kenwood to the Art Deco decadence of Eltham Palace. Whether you are visiting London, or looking to escape the City for a day out - there is plenty to do for all the family.

Eltham Palace and Gardens

Re-live the glamour of the 1930s

Kenwood

World class art on Hampstead Heath

Down House

The home of Charles Darwin

Highlights from London

Uncover historic art, discover hidden treasures and marvel at views of the London skyline from our sites across the capital. 

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Upcoming events in London

Join us for our Legendary joust in the medieval Eltham Palace and Gardens and get up close to the action.

Book your tickets in advance and you can save up to 15% on your admission. 

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Soak up the last of the Summer

Celebrate a classic Great British Summer at our sites across the country.

Enjoy the fairground activities, pick up new tricks at the circus skills station and dive in to some puppet antics. Kick back in a deck chair with a delicious ice cream and enjoy the last week of the holidays.

Plus, kids can grab a souvenir passport and collect special stamps to complete their summer adventure.

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5-star membership. Explore over 400 historic sites

Join today and enjoy unlimited historic days out across over 400 sites for the entire year and with free kids entry, there’s no better time to join and start making new memories all year round.

Plus your support for us as a charity means you're helping to protect heritage sites for generations to come.

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London Travel

  • A Long Weekend in London

    London is one of the world’s most famous cities. It’s a centre for everything from fashion to finance, politics to pop music, and monarchy to media – and it’s been at the heart of English history for thousands of years.

  • Spotlight On Eltham Palace

    Wander through a medieval hall, see glamorous examples of art deco design and explore a basement converted into a Second World War bunker. Plus, meet the owner's pampered pet lemur, Mah-jongg.

  • Step Inside Apsley House and Wellington Arch

    On the corner of London's Hyde Park, Apsley House was a city home to the Duke of Wellington. Across the road, the well-known landmark of Wellington Arch houses an exhibition on Wellington's life.

  • London's Blue Plaques

    London’s blue plaques celebrate the links between notable figures of the past and the buildings in which they lived and worked. Founded in 1866, it has inspired many similar schemes in the UK and around the world.