A guided architecture walk exploring London’s post-war transformation, from the Brutalist vision of the Barbican to the High-tech Lloyd's Building and contemporary towers of the City. Through key landmarks, the tour reveals how social ideals, technological innovation, and economic change have shaped the modern skyline.

Farmers and Fletchers' Hall is one of the 44 Livery Halls in the City of London. The Hall is the home to both the Worshipful Company of Fletchers, an ancient Livery Company and the Farmers, a modern Livery Company. The Worshipful Company of Fletchers will open it's doors to show members of the public some of the modern work of the Fletchers Livery, it's traditions and heritage.

Founders’ Hall is the home of the Worshipful Company of Founders (one of the City’s ancient livery companies). Built in the 1980s with a striking and eclectic design, the Hall preserves historic traits whilst embracing modern ideas. Drop in during Open House to explore its treasures, meet members, and enjoy activities for all ages!

Green Lloyd Architects, 1987

An unofficial walking tour of London film locations used in Star Wars. Learn about the crucial role the city played for three different empires, Roman, British, and Galactic! Discover how London's Barbican Estate was the perfect shooting location for a dystopian view of the science fiction city of Coruscant. Learn how London and the destiny of Star Wars are so deeply intertwined!

Chamberlain Powell and Bon, 1970

The Grade I listed North Wing at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in the City of London houses two of England’s most important interiors, the Great Hall, and the Hogarth Stair with its large paintings by William Hogarth. The hospital was designed by architect James Gibbs and construction of the North Wing was completed in 1732.

James Gibbs, 1732

A walking tour of the City, visiting key areas associated with famous writers, from Shakespeare, Dr Johnson, Oscar Wilde, and many others.

Join us to explore the architectural history of the iconic Barbican Conservatory. Hear from the team behind Barbican Renewal, who will be restoring the space from 2027-2030. Adopt a cutting from the Conservatory with Wayward Plants, who have propagated the plants at their reuse centre, ready for you to take one home. Only the events titled 'plant adoption' offer one cutting per person.

Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, 1982

This walking tour explores the City of London through the lens of nursery rhymes, using both well-known and lesser-known verses as a playful way into its architecture, communities and history. Rhymes such as 'London Bridge is Falling Down' and 'Oranges and Lemons' are rooted in real places and experiences. Along the way we will uncover some of the darker stories that may lie behind these innocent verses.

An interactive workshop inviting residents and visitors to reimagine the public spaces around them using art and simple architecture techniques. Open to children, families, and older residents, the workshop encourages intergenerational dialogue, bringing together youthful imagination and lived experience to explore the community's creativity.

Giles Gilbert Scott, 1974

Home of NLA, London’s built environment community, and located in the West Wing of the Guildhall complex, the Centre highlights scale architectural models of London: the New London Model and the City Model, in addition to a rotating exhibition highlighting key NLA projects. For 2026, the London Centre will be home to the Open House Festival hub, with a programme of bite-size talks and printed material from the Open City back catalogue available to take home for free.

Giles Gilbert Scott, 1974

Purpose built over 5 floors to house printed books and manuscripts. Features include former pneumatic tube ticket delivery system and 56 listed translucent pyramid roof lights.

Sir Giles Scott, Son + Partners, 1974