A pocket of central London renowned for its bohemian heritage, Fitzrovia encompasses an eclectic mix of buildings, from Georgian squares and Byzantine inspired architecture to the modernist icon that is the BT Tower.
Today, the area’s unique history has been expanded upon to make Fitzrovia a destination for creativity, innovation, tech, furniture and art.
Open House gives visitors the chance to get behind the scenes of Fitzrovia, embrace its rich creative history, and enjoy the spaces reimagined and repurposed for the community.
Produced in partnership with The Fitzrovia Partnership Business Improvement Districts.
Robert Adam townhouse, and home of the Georgian Group. Hosting a display to celebrate Vanbrugh300, the tercentenary of the death of Sir John Vanbrugh.
James and Robert Adam , 1793
9 Fitzroy Square is the home of the British Cardiovascular Society. In addition to original architectural features, visitors will be able to view the BCS collection of objects illustrating the history of cardiology. Last entry 3.30 pm.
Robert Adam, 1794
An enduring, distinctive feature of the London skyline for the last 54 years, this is a rare opportunity for members of the public to visit the famous revolving floor, 158m above the capital. After the flight the guests can watch a history of the BT Tower film in our auditorium.
Eric Bedford and G. R. Yeats, 1965
A Grade II listed art deco theatre in the heart of London. Built in 1929, this stylish building has had a varied and colourful history as a cinema, variety hall and music venue, as well as its original and current life as a theatre.
William & TR Milburn, 1929
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Loughborough Pearson's red brick building is unimposing from the outside, but inside is a riot of Gothic Revival design. Golden mosaics reveal the character of the Grade II* listed chapel, built as part of the Middlesex Hospital.
J. L. Pearson, 1891
Ibraaz is a London-based cultural institution for art, ideas, and dialogue from the Global Majority. Bringing together artists, thinkers, and communities through exhibitions, film, debate, publishing, and multidisciplinary programming, Ibraaz creates a brave space where culture fosters exchange, pluralism, and shared humanity.
, 2025
The landmarked 1950s building has been transformed by Philippe Starck into a surreal Cocteau like dream world, epitomising a new luxury that is smart, pared down and tempered with a healthy dose of wit and irony. With rooms designed by designer Tim Andreas of Banjo, the rooms maintain their sense of whimsy while offering state of the art details and luxurious touches at every turn.
Reginald H Uren, 1958
Underground museum. Interior design by Sam Jacobs Studio. Design concept influenced by cartoon and comic narrative techniques.
Sam Jacob Studio, 2019
The Royal Society of Musicians is a charity founded in 1738 with the express purpose to support music professionals. As such it is the oldest music-related charity in Great Britain. The Society has a rich archive, including an extensive collection of fine portraits, that are on display in its ground-floor meeting room in Fitzroy Square.