Visit - London
Discover great days out in London at some of the capital's most iconic houses and gardens this season. From the inspiring Wellington Arch with its year-round programme of exhibitions 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.
Day Trips from London
-
London to Stonehenge in 2 hours
Getting to Stonehenge from London is easy and there are several ways to travel. There is a direct line from London Waterloo which takes around 1h30m to Salisbury Station where you can take the Stonehenge Tour Bus.
-
London to Dover Castle in 80 minutes
Plan your journey to Dover Castle and use our interactive map to help you choose the best route. You can catch a direct train from London St Pancras to Dover in 80 minutes. If you travel to Dover Castle by train, bus or bike, you can get 20% off your walk-up ticket!
-
Northeast London to Audley End in 1 hour
Audley End House and Gardens the best place in England to discover how a great house worked in the past. Escape the city for the day to explore acres of beautiful award winning parkland, and a unique insight into ‘below stairs’ during the 1880s.
-
Northwest London to Wrest Park in 1 hour
A 19th-century mansion in the style of a French chateau, but its grand gardens are its real glory – and they’re a great place for a fantastic day out. Visit the opulently decorated ste rooms inside the mansion , explore parterres and woodland and take a break in our walled garden café.
Heiress exhibition at Kenwood
Experience the power and glamour of John Singer Sargent’s portraits in Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits.
Book your ticketsSee stunning art collections
Upcoming Events
-
Wellington’s Dutch Masterpieces
Until Christmas 2025 Apsley House -
Tree Tour at Marble Hill
Every 2nd Friday of the Month Marble Hill, Richmond -
Community Yoga
Every Saturday from April, 8am Marble Hill, Richmond -
Landscape Walk
First Friday Every Month Marble Hill -
Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits
Fri 16 May - Sun 5 Oct 2025 Kenwood -
Sunday Music at Eltham Palace and Gardens
Sun 6, Sun 13 & Sun 20 July 2025 Eltham Palace and Gardens -
Wine tasting with Laithwaites - Eltham Palace and Gardens
Thu 10 Jul Eltham Palace and Gardens -
Members' event: London Walk: Tales from the Thames Path
Sat 12 Jul 2025 Rotherhithe overground station -
Come Play ft. TV’s Taskmaster at Eltham Palace and Gardens
Sat 19 July - Sun 31 August 2025 Eltham Palace and Gardens -
Wine tasting with Laithwaites - Wellington Arch
Tue 22 Jul Wellington Arch -
Wine tasting with Laithwaites - Kenwood
Thu 31 Jul Kenwood -
Legendary Joust at Eltham Palace and Gardens
Sat 2 - Sun 3 Aug 2025 Eltham Palace and Gardens -
The Lord Chamberlain's Men present Twelfth Night
Sun 24 Aug 2025 Kenwood -
Behind Gilded Doors
Sat 27 Sept 2025 Apsley House -
Halloween at Kenwood
Fri 17 Oct - Sun 2 Nov 2025 Kenwood -
Diwali at Marble Hill
Sat 18 Oct 2025 Marble Hill -
The Apsley House Mystery
Sat 18 Oct 2025 Apsley House -
Halloween Half Term at Eltham Palace and Gardens
Sat 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov 2025 Eltham Palace and Gardens -
Neverland at Kenwood
21 Nov 2025 - 3 Jan 2026 Kenwood -
The Duke's Guest
Fri 21 Nov 2025 Apsley House -
Father Christmas at Kenwood
Weekends from 29 Nov - 21 Dec 2025 Kenwood -
Father Christmas at Marble Hill
Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec, Sat 13 & Sun 14 Dec, Sat 20 & Sun 21 Dec 2025 Marble Hill -
Carol Concert at Apsley House
Fri 5 Dec 2025 Apsley House
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.
Join today for a whole year of adventures from just £42
Membership unlocks unlimited days out at over 400 amazing historic places along with loads of other benefits.
What's more, as a member, you'll be part of a charity that's on a mission to bring millions of people closer through heritage.
Join todayMillion and More Appeal
More than 85% of our collections are protected within stores across the country, that's more than a million historic objects. Every piece in our collections tells a story about England's past and helps us to understand our present. We care for these objects to safeguard the stories that define who we are and to ensure they last for future generations.
We urgently need your help to protect these stories and stop them being lost forever.
Donate today