The former palace of the Bishops of London, now housing a local museum and surrounded by gardens; you could also walk into Bishops Park along the Thames, under a canopy of trees and watch the boats go by. There's a cafe' and even a [more...]

Music, anthropology and zoology mix in one of South London's best museums.

Think Stonehenge is too far for a day trip from London? Think again.

I was attending a conference in Guildford that wrapped up shortly after lunch, and one of the attendees volunteered to drive me to London for a speaking [more...]

Situated in the heart of Greenwich, this elegant house contains a lavish display of medieval and Renaissance art, including paintings, furniture and sculpture.

They say that Henry Vlll's favourite palace once stood on this site. Later, his daughter Queen Elizabeth used it as the site of many parties to launch great voyages of exploration. But the building that now stands there was erected to [more...]

One of the quirkiest museums in London - the world's only museum devoted to the craft and history of the fan (the type you use to cool down, not the enthusiast!) This strange but delightful museum also has a rather nice tea room.

Henry Vlll wasn't the 16th century's only egoist - plenty of others followed his lead and created buildings that reflected their status (or what they thought it should be). This is one of those - the tallest Tudor Gatehouse in the [more...]

Where else can you see the actual Rosetta Stone? Every ancient history coffee book I've ever read was probably photographed here- every artifact is an icon of its type. Walk until you can't walk anymore, then go to the cafeterias with [more...]

Can't get enough Wimbledon? At the Wimbledon Tennis Museum you'll find innovative displays showing you everything you ever wanted to know about the history of tennis and the science behind the game. Experience what it's like to take [more...]

If you've ever wondered about your family history or wanted to know who lived in your house before you did, the Westminster Archive may be able to help. Obviously, their material is about the City of Westminster (duh!) but if you live [more...]

Marble Hill House is like something straight out of Jane Austen, even if it's nowhere near Bath! Standing in the restored interior, [more...]

Notting Hill Arts Club features club nights to suit just about every musical taste, from mainstream to niche and all stops between, with live music and dj [more...]

Is The Portobello Gold a bar? Is it a restaurant? A music venue? An art gallery? An internet cafe? Answer yes to all of these and you've still left out 'hotel' - [more...]

Dreamspace showcases the best talent in photography, architecture, product design and so on.

A cornucopia of art and design from around the world and 3000 years of history. And it's free (except for some temporary exhibitions)... also the cafe is gorgeous.

One of London's pre-eminent public art galleries, the main collection of the RA concentrates on British art from the 18th century on. Entry is free for this. However, the space is best known for its temporary exhibitions and there is a [more...]

This beautiful building was designed by Inigo Jones for Anne of Denmark, wife of James 1. In its time it's been a home for the orphaned children of seamen. Now it houses the National Maritime Museum's art collection. Go to enjoy the [more...]

Everything you could possibly want to know about ships, the sea, maritme history, and why time keeping was so important to mariners.

National Maritime Museum.

UCL has a whole range of little-known museums on a range of topics. Some might seem a bit scholarly, but if they're your thing, you won't find better...

UCL Museums

A tiny museum about life's first delights - toys.

Pollock's Toy Museum