Explore some of the oldest – and newest – parts of London's underground rail infrastructure as you learn about the world’s first passenger underground railway and hear about its impact on the built environment. From saving London from traffic chaos in the 1850s to fuelling its expansion ever since, it's a fascinating tale of human ingenuity – and property speculation!

Join The Bottle Factory and Kaymet for a tour bringing urban industry on Old Kent Road to life. Meet the creative community of makers based at The Bottle Factory – a lovingly-restored Victorian warehouse quarter – including London’s oldest gin-distilling family. And visit the Kaymet factory, proud makers of hand-made anodised aluminium design classics since 1947, just a few doors down.

Join Devil’s Botany Distillery for a one-off 'Meet The Maker' experience as part of this year’s Open House Festival. Go behind the scenes at the UK’s first absinthe distillery, meet the founders, and discover how rebellious spirits are crafted in Leyton. Includes tastings, tales of botanical lore, and a dash of Victorian debauchery.

Since 2019, our business has been proudly operating from our workshop located in the heart of Norwood, South East London. Over the years, this location has become the home for our fabrication and business operations. Conveniently situated in one of London’s vibrant and diverse areas, our workshop serves as the central hub for our innovative work, enabling us to provide high-quality sets.

The operational factory of Kaymet, a maker of trays and trolleys since 1947. A hidden 1950s building with a small yard, originally a printing works. It is brick built, with clear-storey glazing and tubular truss north-light main shed roof.

Unknown, 1958

1920s water pumping station comprising of several architectural styles. Interior retains original steam pumping machinery and historic electrical equipment.

Henry E. Stilgoe, 1929

Proudly carved over the door are the words ‘Facts not Opinions’. Inside, the authentic sight - and smell - of Kirkaldy’s Testing and Experimenting Works is a unique and direct link with an ingenious age of engineering.

Thomas Roger Smith, 1873

Join us for an alcohol-free beer tasting and brewery tour! Our shutter will be open all afternoon for you to pop in and join us for a beer. Our brewer James will lead brewery-talk drop-in sessions on the hour each hour (at 2pm / 3pm / 4pm) giving the low-down on the magic behind alcohol-free brewing, followed by a guided tasting with a selection of four great Nirvana beers.

An industrial building originally built for maintaining railways with a modern rear extension now housing a modern glass processing company

Unknown, 1930

SELCHP is a major energy recovery facility in Bermondsey. The Veolia site processes around 400,000 tonnes of non recyclable waste every year from the streets and homes of London, within strict environmental permit controls. Come take a look behind the scenes at how our boilers burn the non recyclable waste to generate electricity and heat for 48,000 homes. Local loops of energy in action!

Alan J Smith Partnership, 1993

Ever WONDERED what happens to your recycling? Southwark's FREE fun-filled, family-friendly Wonder Day is back on Saturday 13 September 2025, 10am - 4pm. Come along to our annual Wonder Day, to see our Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) sort recycling using the latest innovations and meet some of the amazing experts that work behind the scenes.

Thorpe Wheatley, 2012

The Operations Support Group provide a service to the London Fire Brigade. At the Operations Support Centre, we track, trace, repair and maintain firefighting PPE and equipment in our many workshops. The OSC also houses a large warehouse and stores, and delivers everyday items and specialist equipment to 102 Fire Stations across London.