Charlton House, a fine example of Tudor style, was built between 1607 - 1612 for Sir Adam Newton, tutor to the eldest son of James I, Henry, Prince of Wales. The walled ... read more
Chelsea Physic Garden dates back to 1673, and was established by the Apothecaries, in order to grow medical plants for them. It covers 1.6 ha (4 acres) near the Thames. ... read more
Eltham Palace is the former residence, built in the 1930s in Art Deco style, of the eccentric millionaire couple Stephen and Viriginia Courtauld. The site has been a ... read more
Fulham Palace is the former country residence of the Bishop's of London, from at leat the 11th century. Today, still owned by the church, is used as a museum and art ... read more
The Garden Museum is dedicated to British gardens and gardening through its collection, temporary exhibitions, events, symposia and garden. The garden is a more recent ... read more
Gunnersbury Park, today a museum, was commissioned mid 17th century by Sir John Maynard, and was designed by John Webb. It has passed through several hands such as the 1 ... read more
Holland Park is a large, 22.5 ha, area with woodland, gardens, sports areas, children’s play facilities, and in particular the beautiful Kyoto garden, which was a ... read more
Horniman Museum, founded by Frederick John Horniman, was opened in 1901, and contain collections of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments, as well as ... read more
Inner and Middle Temple date back to the Knight's Templar and Knights Hospitallers. The Temple was seized by Henry VIII in 1540 and belongs since then to the Crown. ... read more
Kensington Palace was the residence of the (Dutch) Stadholder-King William III and his English wife, Mary Stuart. The house was remodelled for them by Sir Christopher ... read more
Kenwood House dates from the 17th century, but has been remodelled and improved several times. It has beautiful interiors and a magnificent art collection, including ... read more
Spencer House, built in 1756 for John,1st Earl Spencer, still belongs today to the Spencer family. However it is leased out to RIT Capital Partners, a family company of ... read more
Stephens House & Gardens was the work of Henry 'Inky' Stephens (1841 – 1918), heir of the Stephens Ink Company, MP for Hornsey and Finchley, who was also ... read more
The Hill Garden were laid out between 1905-1925 by Thomas Mawson for Lord Leverhulme for his residence Inverforth House, or 'The Hill'. Today the garden ... read more
Victoria Park (86.18 ha) is the oldest public park in London and attracts 9 million visitors a year. It was created in 1842 and designed by James Pennethorne. The park ... read more
WWT London Wetland Centre, started in 2000, is a 42 ha (100 acres) wetland wildlife reserve, formerly consisting of several small reservoirs. It includes now several ... read more