Fin de Semana de Puertas Abiertas 2019
Open House Weekend 2019 takes place on Saturday 21st September & Sunday 22nd September. The Open House London weekend will see over 800 buildings open to the public (some which do not usually have public access.) Open House Weekend is an exciting way to explore a wide range of important London buildings including the historic & more contemporary buildings.
Below we have listed some of our favourite buildings that are taking part in Open House Weekend 2019. The majority of the buildings below are just a short walk from one of our piers.
City of Westminster
Portcullis House
Photo Credit | Colin on Flickr (Photo Licensed By Creative Commons, resized.)
Portcullis House was designed & built by Michael Hopkins and Partners in 2001. The need for an extension to the parliamentary estate had been apparent since the late 1980’s. The reconstruction of Westminster Station allowed construction of Portcullis House, a new free standing building with office space, two restaurants, a Cafè & E-Library.
Visitors to Portcullis House can marvel at its spectacular atrium, view the contemporary art collection & take a seat & photo on a replica of a Commons iconic green bench. Other highlights include talks about Parliament & the Palace of Westminster.
Open House Access
2 Min / 130 Yards from Westminster Pier
Saturday 21st September 2019 | 10:00-17:00
Visiting Notes | Access to the atrium & the 1st floor only, expect long queues & airport style security.
Somerset House
Somerset House fue diseñada por William Chambers y completada en 1801. La casa ha sido el hogar de la Royal Academy of Arts, la Royal Society, la Oficina de Registro General y el Inland Revenue. Hoy Somerset House está abierto al público y regularmente organiza conciertos y otros eventos públicos.
Open House Access
8 Min / 0.4 Miles from Embankment Pier
16 Min / 0.8 Miles from Westminster Pier
Saturday 21st September 2019 | 11:00-18:00
Sunday 22nd September 2019 | 11:00-18:00
Visiting Notes |
HQS Wellington
HQS Wellington es una Sloop de clase Grimsby lanzada en 1934. Ella escoltó convoyes en el Atlántico Norte durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Ahora está amarrada permanentemente en Victoria Embankment y es la sala de librea de la Honorable Company of Master Mariners.
Open House Access
Unilever House
10 Downing Street
City of London
Watermen's Hall
Watermen’s Hall is the only remaining Georgian livery hall in the City of London & is home to the Company of Watermen & Lightermen. The hall was designed by William Blackburn & was constructed in 1780, the hall was extended in 1983 adding The Freemen’s Room.
Open House Access
12 Min / 0.6 Miles from St. Katharine Pier
Saturday 21st September 2019 | Pre-Booked Tours at: 09:00, 10:30, 12:00 & 13:15
Visiting Notes | Pre-booking essential, booking information is available on the Company of Watermen & Lightermen’s website (Link below).
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
The Old Royal Naval College is Sir Christopher Wren’s riverside masterpiece, built in the 17th Century as the Royal Hospital for Seamen on the site of the Tudor Palace of Placentia. The Old Royal Naval College boasts beautiful surroundings & some of the most magnificent interiors in London. The Painted Hall in King William Court is home to the largest painted ceiling in Europe, a Baroque masterpiece by Sir James Thornhill depicting over 300 years of English aristocracy & British Naval Power. The Chapel of St Peter & St Paul in Queen Mary Court has a beautiful interior designed by James ‘Athenian’ Stewart. Visitors to the Old Royal Naval College can enjoy tours of the Painted Hall & the grounds & visit the cafe & gift shop located in King William Court.
The Chapel Of St Peter & St Paul
La Capilla de San Pedro y San Pablo fue diseñada por Sir Christopher Wren y construida por Thomas Ripley en 1751. Después de un incendio en 1779, la capilla fue reconstruida por James "ateniense" Stuart en el estilo griego del renacimiento.
Admiral's House
The Admiral’s House was designed by John Webb as part of King Charles II’s royal palace at Greenwich. After the opening of the Royal Hospital For Seamen on the site, the Admiral’s House became the residence of the Governor of the Royal Hospital.
The Jacobean Undercroft
The Jacobean Undercroft is the last remains of the Tudor Palace of Placentia. The Undercroft was constructed during the reign of King James I & was located beneath the Great Hall of the Tudor Palace. After the Palace of Placentia was demolished by Sir Christopher Wren to make way for the Royal Hospital For Seamen the Undercroft became part of the foundations for the Royal Hospital.
Open House Access
2 Min / 0.1 Mile from Greenwich Pier
Saturday 21st September 2019 | 10:00-17:00
Sunday 22nd September 2019 | 10:00-17:00
Visiting Notes | Pre-booking is required for this building.
Fan Museum
The Georgian Townhouses date from 1721 & were designed by the architect John Savery. After being gifted to the Fan Museum Trust in 1987 the townhouses have been renovated & restored to an original Georgian style. The townhouses now have an authentic Georgian feel perfected by the magnificent Orangery which has been decorated in trompe l’oeil by the artist Jane Barraclough.
Open House Access
St. Alfege Church
Open House Access
Saturday 22nd September 2018 | 10:45-16:00
Visiting Notes | A
Other Buildings
Bridge Theatre
Open House Access
Saturday 22nd September 2018 | 09:45-13:15
Visiting Notes | (Pre-booking is required for this building, expect queues & airport style security)
US Embassy (The Cube)
Open House Access
Saturday 21st September 2019 | 10:30-13:00
Visiting Notes | (Pre-booking is required for this building, expect queues & airport style security)
Marine Police Headquarters
Open House Access
Saturday 21st September 2019 | 11:00-17:00
Sunday 22nd September 2019 | 11:00-17:00
Visiting Notes | A
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The first Open House Weekend took place in 1992 & included just 20 buildings. Over the last 27 years the event has grown and this year includes over 800 buildings which will be visited by around 250,000 people.
Open House Weekend is organised by the charity Open House London who also organise a wide range of tours, walks & learning events throughout the year. Click the link below to learn more about Open House London.
Etiquetas de Noticias
- Todas las Noticias
- Embarcadero Bankside
- Embarcadero Embankment
- Embarcadero Festival
- Embarcadero Greenwich
- Días Festivos, Festivales y Eventos
- Vispera de Año Nuevo
- Chárters Privados
- Turismo
- Ofertas Especiales
- Tower Bridge Quay
- Domingo por la Velada Crucero
- Barrera del Támesis
- Thames River Sightseeing
- Embarcadero Westminster Millennium
More Notes
Barrera del Támesis
https://openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/listings/3304
St. Alfege Church
https://openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/listings/2483
Devonport Mausoleum
https://openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/listings/249
10 Downing Street
https://openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/listings/2738
HQS Wellington
https://openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/listings/8391
Portcullis House
https://openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/listings/1380
Somerset House
https://openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/listings/1679
St. Martin In The Fields
https://openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/listings/3205
The Queens Chapel St. James’
https://openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/listings/1437
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