Elegant neoclassical villa on the edge of Hampstead Heath. Houses a significant art collection, including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Turner. Interiors are as much a highlight as the artworks, particularly the grand library with its ornate ceiling. In winter, the grounds transform with a seasonal light trail, turning the landscape into an illuminated evening walk.
Immersive bingo experience reimagined with high energy production and theatrical effects. Games unfold with lights, music, and digital visuals inspired by Tokyo nightlife. Rounds are fast paced and interactive, blending classic bingo with game show elements. Excellent food and drinks on offer both before and during the experience.
Founded in 1768, as an independent institution led by artists rather than the state. Hosts major exhibitions alongside the annual Summer Exhibition, open to anyone to submit work. Housed in Burlington House, with a mix of historic rooms and contemporary gallery spaces.
A place where established names and emerging artists are shown side by side, shaping the conversation around art in Britain.
One of London’s oldest working cinemas, originally opened in 1910. Known for its luxurious screening rooms with leather armchairs, sofas, and even front row beds.
Blankets, footstools, and table service turn a film into a slow, indulgent experience.
A place where going to the cinema feels more like settling into a private lounge than a public screening.
Independent cinema dedicated to arthouse, world cinema, and thoughtfully curated programming. Focuses on films you are unlikely to find in mainstream theatres, from restorations to international releases. Includes a cosy bar and members’ space, making it as much a cultural hangout as a cinema.
Hand built arcade created by cartoonist and engineer Tim Hunkin. Filled with coin operated machines that satirise everything from airport security to social media.
Nothing is digital or slick, each piece is mechanical, noisy, and deliberately imperfect. Feels irreverent and slightly chaotic, more like stepping into someone’s mind than a traditional attraction.
Former home of Sir John Soane, preserved exactly as he left it in 1837, densely packed with art, objects, and architectural ideas. The Picture Gallery is a real highlight, with hinged walls that open like panels to reveal hidden paintings behind, typically demonstrated at set times during the day.
In the basement lies the sarcophagus of Seti I, over 3,000 years old, carved from translucent alabaster and intricately covered in hieroglyphs, once displayed by candlelight in dramatic private viewings.
Former home and studio of Victorian artist Frederic Leighton, designed as a complete work of art. Best known for the Arab Hall - an extraordinary space filled with Islamic tiles - as well as a central fountain, and a golden dome. The house unfolds room by room, blending Victorian design with Middle Eastern influences in a highly personal way.
Grand townhouse museum built around one family’s remarkable private collection. Home to The Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a playful and subversive Rococo masterpiece full of hidden meaning and flirtation. Also holds one of Europe’s finest arms and armour collections, with intricately decorated suits, ceremonial weapons, and pieces that feel as much like art as warfare. There's a beautiful cafe in the atrium and a well stocked gift shop at the exit.
