Open House Weekend 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.
Maison Somerset
Somerset House a été conçue par William Chambers et achevée en 1801. La maison a abrité la Royal Academy of Arts, la Royal Society, le General Register Office et l'Inland Revenue. Aujourd'hui, Somerset House est ouverte au public et accueille régulièrement des concerts et d'autres événements publics.
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
Le HQS Wellington est un Sloop de classe Grimsby lancé en 1934. Il a escorté des convois dans l'Atlantique Nord tout au long de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Elle est maintenant amarrée en permanence sur Victoria Embankment et est la salle des livrées de l'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
The Chapel Of St Peter & St Paul was designed by Sir Christopher Wren & constructed by Thomas Ripley in 1751. After a fire in 1779 the chapel was rebuilt by James “Athenian” Stuart in the Greek Revival Style.
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.
Mots Clés
- Toutes les Nouvelles
- Jetée de Bankside
- Jetée de Embankment
- Jetée de Festival
- Jetée de Greenwich
- Jours Fériés, Festivals et Événements
- réveillon de Nouvel an
- Chartes Privées
- Tourisme
- Offres Spéciales
- Tower Bridge Quay
- Croisière du Dimanche soir
- Barrière de la Tamise
- Thames River Sightseeing
- Jetée du Millénaire de Westminster
More Notes
Barrière de la Tamise
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
Maison Somerset
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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