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

-

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.

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

Step behind the scenes at London Film School, one of the world’s most renowned film institutions. Just a stone’s throw from Covent Garden. Shelton Street was a banana warehouse, then 70s wasteland before it had a new era as a film school in London's creative heart. Our new venue on Parker Street has recently been converted into bespoke film studios. Come and take a tour and join the workshop!

-, 1930

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.

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.

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

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

A very good example of Georgian/Adam architecture. Restoration in 2012 of the Great Room (James Barry paintings), and Benjamin Franklin room. Restoration in 2019 and installation of 1754-2018 mural in the Long Gallery.

Adam Brothers, 1774

Built in a Renaissance style with high level Diocletian windows and a prominent grand cupola. In 2016 a new Fly Tower opened followed by remodelling of the auditorium in 2018 and the creation of a new basement space opened in 2022.

Bennetts Associates, 2022

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

Sir John Soane, 1812