Join a tour of our campus, and get to see inside one or two of our award-winning buildings. Hear about our latest development project, plans for public realm improvements, and the history behind some of the artwork around campus. Tours will depart (whatever the weather) every 20-30 minutes, lasting approximately one hour, maximum group size 20, first come, first served.

A Church of Scotland in London, home to the longest-established Presbyterian congregation in London, worshipping in this location in Covent Garden since 1719. The current building is red brick with Portland stone dressings in a restrained, finely crafted Free Style. Three storeys, recessed slated attic, mullioned and transomed windows. Fine stained glass, most of which is by Farrar Bell.

Eustace Balfour, 1909

Come and look behind the scenes at our London Film School studios on Parker Street. Based above the Garden Cinema, a stone's throw from Covent Garden, the building has recently been refurbished to bespoke studios, edit suites and classrooms for the world-renowned British film school.

Chris Ager and Chris Thorne, 1930

Drawing Matter explores the role of drawing in architectural thought and practice. Central to our activities is the Drawing Matter Collection of many thousands of architectural and design drawings from across the world, dating from the Renaissance to the present day.

The extraordinary home of architect Sir John Soane (1753-1837). https://www.soane.org/whats-on

Sir John Soane, 1812

Australia House, home to the Australian High Commission since 1918, is London’s longest continually-occupied diplomatic mission. Designed by A. Marshall Mackenzie & Son and opened by King George V, this Grade II listed landmark features striking marble and timber interiors, much of it shipped from Australia during the First World War.

Alexander Marshall MacKenzie, 1918

Inner Space, London’s oasis of calm, is opening its doors again during the Open House Festival. Join us for free taster sessions, including Guided Meditations, Personal Development Seminars, and workshops. Visitors can also unwind in our Quiet Room, offering a peaceful escape. Discover tools for mindfulness and personal growth and new ways to relax. Leave feeling rejuvenated and inspired.

This special occasion marks Somerset House's transformation from government offices to an internationally acclaimed cultural hub, inviting visitors to explore rarely seen spaces and engage with our vibrant creative community.

Sir William Chambers, 1775

Architect G.E Street's iconic masterpiece set in the heart of London and one of Victorian England's great public buildings. 13th Century Gothic style given a Victorian interpretation. Commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1870 's to build the home for Civil Justice for the United Kingdom.

G. E. Street, 1874

This year marks the 51st anniversary of when the wholesale market ceased trading and moved to the Battersea/Vauxhall area . The tour charts the evolution of Covent Garden, incorporating the piazza, the wholesale produce market, social residential areas and supporting neighbourhoods, and highlighting the social and commercial highs, lows and challenges. Contact tonyganio@gmail.com

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Grade II-listed Georgian domestic building c.1760, formerly part of the Bedford Estate. Interior refurbished 1925 to form lecture hall (restored 2014), library, bookshop and offices. Oak woodwork and green Doulton tiles line the staircase.

Unknown, 1760