Historic Houses London


Historic Houses in or near London, such as Apsley House and Buckingham Palace are listed below. The capital city of London has something for everyone. From great entertainment to a vibrant arts and culture scene. An abundance of shops, restaurants, eating places and accommodation to suite all tastes and budgets. A blend of old and new architectural styles, some buildings with a long a rich history. There is always something to do.



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Apsley House

Apsley House

149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London  
Apsley House, famously known as No. 1 London, is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Wellington since 1815. The original house was enlarged by adding... more


Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace

London  
Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham and was made the royal family´s principal residence by Queen Victoria in 1837. It is... more


Carlyle´s House

Carlyle´s House

National Trust, 24 Cheyne Row, London  
Carlyle´s House, a Chelsea Queen Anne house was the home of historian, social writer, ethical thinker and powerful public speaker Thomas Carlyle from 1834 until his... more


Chiswick House

Chiswick House

Burlington Lane, London  
Chiswick House, close to the centre of London is one of England´s finest Palladian villas, designed by the third Earl of Burlington and built between 1725... more


Clarence House

Clarence House

St James's Palace, London  
Clarence House was built in the early 19th century by John Nash for William IV, it is now the official residence of HRH The Prince of... more


Eltham Palace

Eltham Palace

Courtyard, Eltham, London  
Eltham Palace, completed in 1936, is the only English Art Deco house open to the public, and is an eclectic mix of high style French influenced... more


Fenton House

Fenton House

Windmill Hill, Hampstead, London  
Fenton House is a charming William and Mary Merchants´ House set in Hampstead. It has altered little over the years and contains fine collections of Georgian... more


Fitzroy House

Fitzroy House

37 Fitzroy Street, London  
Set in the heart of Fitzrovia, famed for its writers and artists, Fitzroy House was built in 1791 shortly after development was undertaken of this area.... more


Kensington Palace, State Apartments & Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection

Kensington Palace, State Apartments & Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection

London  
Kensington Palace: The feminine influence of generations of royal women has shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardena. The birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria,... more


Kenwood House

Kenwood House

Hampstead Lane, London  
Kenwood House was remodelled by Robert Adam in 1754, by adding a portico and wings to enclose the courtyard, for the 1st Earl of Mansfield. It... more


Spencer House

Spencer House

27 St James's Place, London  
Spencer House, London´s finest surviving 18th century town house, was built in 1756-66 for the 1st Earl Spencer, an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales, (1961-97).... more


Westminster Cathedral

Westminster Cathedral

Victoria, London  
Westminster Cathedral is one of the greatest secrets of London. The architecture sets it apart from other london landwmarks. Byzantine in style rather than the more... more