London's Museums & Culture

Explore over 1,000 years of history at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Westminster Abbey, England’s pre-eminent church and the site of every royal coronation since that of William the Conqueror in 1066: Plus, see the tombs of former monarchs and important figures from Britain’s history.

Standing at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official home of His Majesty The King in Scotland, and is used by The King and members of the Royal Family for State ceremonies and official entertaining.

Visit the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), stand astride the world-famous Meridian Line and enjoy dramatic views of London across Greenwich Royal Park, the City of London and the River Thames.

Aboard the Cutty Sark experience what life was like on a true survivor of the seas and discover the epic story of a sailing legend. Venture on-deck and beneath one of the world's most famous ships – the last surviving tea clipper, and the fastest and most magnificent of her time.

Report for duty aboard the iconic HMS Belfast and explore the history of one of the most famous battlecruisers of WWII. Discover what life was like onboard as veterans recount stories of famous battles such as the D-Day landings of 1944.

Be transported back to Shakespeare’s London, discover the magic of stagecraft, and explore the iconic Globe Theatre itself as part of the Globe Theatre Guided Tour. Step inside this faithful recreation of William Shakespeare’s iconic Globe theatre. Imagine it as it would have been at the centre of London’s notorious Bankside entertainment district. Throughout the year expert guides bring this extraordinary open-air theatre to life in a 45 minute guided tour, with colourful stories of the 1599 Globe, the reconstruction process in the 1990s and how the building works today as an imaginative and experimental theatre space. Take a seat ‘within this wooden ‘O’’ – listen, absorb and ask questions as the secrets of the Globe unfold.

Set in 326 acres of beautiful grounds contain the largest living plant collection in the world, Kew Gard is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just 30 minutes from central London, Explore our famous glasshouses: step into a tropical rainforest in the iconic Palm House, cross ten climatic zones in the Princess of Wales Conservatory, and get up close to over 10,000 plants in the jewel in Kew’s crown, the Temperate House – the worlds larges surviving Victorian glass house, restored in 2018.

Explore Sir Christopher Wren's magnum opus; one of London's most iconic landmarks and a stunning example of English Baroque and Renaissance architecture. A veritable treasure trove of religious and historical artefacts, several chapels are located inside its walls, while statues and beautiful works of art are situated around every corner. You'll have the opportunity to explore Europe's largest crypt, where you'll find the final resting place of some of Britain's most famous national heroes.

Visit the iconic Churchill War Rooms, part of Imperial War Museums, which sheltered Sir Winston Churchill and his wartime government throughout the Second World War. Explore the underground bunker network that protected the staff and secrets at the heart of the British government as Churchill and his inner circle plotted the route to Allied victory.