London
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Free entryNo machine-readable author provided. Andytuna assumed (based, CC BY-SA 3.0Library·Indoor
Swiss Cottage Library
Free library in London.
- Avenue Road 88, NW3 3HA London · District Camden
- Mon–Thu 10:00–20:00 · Fri–Sat 10:00–17:00 · Sun closed · holidays closed
- camden.gov.uk/swiss-cottage-library
Free entryPaul the Archivist, CC BY-SA 4.0Library·Indoor
Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives
Explore East End history with digital collections and online resources.
- Bancroft Road, E1 4DQ London · District Tower Hamlets
- Tue 10:00–17:00 · Wed 09:00–17:00 · Thu 09:00–20:00 · Sat[1, 3] 09:00–17:00
- ideastore.co.uk/local-history
Free entryJuliaC2006 from Rochester, UK, CC BY 2.0Library·Indoor
Victoria Library
Public library with study space, wifi and events for all ages.
- Buckingham Palace Road 160, SW1W 9UD London · District Westminster
- Mon 09:30–20:00 · Tue, Thu, Fri 09:30–19:00 · Wed 10:00–19:00 · Sat 09:30–17:00 · Sun closed
- westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/library-opening-times-and-contact-details/victoria-library
Free entryColin Pyle, CC BY-SA 2.0Library·Indoor
Wandsworth Town Library
Public library with study spaces, computers, printing and kids' reading activities.
- Courthouse Way 9, SW18 4QG London · District Wandsworth
- Tue–Thu 09:00–19:00 · Fri, Sat 09:00–17:00
- better.org.uk/library/london/wandsworth/wandsworth-town-library
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Whitechapel Idea Store
Indoor library with wheelchair access.
- Whitechapel Road 321, E1 1BU London · District Tower Hamlets
- Mon–Thu 09:00–21:00 · Fri 09:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–17:00 · Sun 11:00–15:00
- ideastore.co.uk/idea-store-whitechapel
Minigolf·Outdoor
Junkyard Golf
Spooky-themed crazy golf courses in Shoreditch with a retro diner and bar.
- Worship Street 88, EC2A 2BE London · District City of London
- Mon closed · Tue–Thu 16:00–23:00 · Fri 16:00–24:00 · Sat 12:00–24:00 · Sun 12:00–22:00
- junkyardgolfclub.co.uk/london-shoreditch
Minigolf·Vegetarian & vegan·Outdoor
Plonk Crazy Golf
A Polynesian-themed mini golf course in Hackney.
- Mentmore Terrace arch 407, London
- Tue–Fri 15:00–22:00 · Sat, Sun 10:00–22:00
- plonkgolf.co.uk/venue/plonk-hackney
Anthony O'Neil, CC BY-SA 2.0Museum·Indoor
Apsley House
An aristocratic London home with paintings, porcelain and more.
- Piccadilly 149, W1J 7NT London · District Westminster
- Wed–Sun 11:00–17:00
- wellingtoncollection.co.uk
Ridiculopathy, CC0Museum·Indoor
Benjamin Franklin House
The world’s only remaining Franklin home, with talks and family events.
- Craven Street 36, WC2N 5NF London · District Westminster
- Fri–Sun 12:00–17:00
- benjaminfranklinhouse.org
Museum·Indoor
British Library Exhibition Space
The UK's national library, free to visit, with exhibitions of historic treasures.
- Euston Road 96, London
- Jan–Dec: Mon, Wed–Fri 10:00–18:00 · Jan–Dec: Tue 10:00–20:00 · Sat 11:00–17:00 · Sun, holidays closed
- bl.uk
Free entryHam, CC BY-SA 3.0Museum·Indoor·Accessible
British Museum
Free entry museum in London.
- Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG London · District Camden
- Sat–Thu 10:00–17:00 · Fri 10:00–20:30
- britishmuseum.org
Free entryMuseum·Indoor·Accessible
British Red Cross Museum
Free museum and archive at British Red Cross HQ, open to all.
- Moorfields 44, EC2Y 9AL London · District City of London
- Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00
- redcross.org.uk/about-us/our-history/museum-and-archives/visiting-our-museum-and-archives
Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0Museum·Indoor·Accessible
Charles Dickens Museum
Explore Charles Dickens's former London home and its collection.
- Doughty Street 48-49, WC1N 2LX London · District Camden
- Wed–Sun 10:00–16:00
- dickensmuseum.com
Sir James, CC BY-SA 3.0Museum·Indoor
Clink Prison Museum
Step into one of England’s oldest and most notorious prisons.
- Clink Street 1, SE1 9DG London · District Southwark
- 10:00–18:00, Dec 25 closed
- clink.co.uk
Free entryAnthony O'Neil, CC BY-SA 2.0Museum·Indoor·Accessible
Design Museum
A museum for contemporary design, plus talks and workshops.
- Kensington High Street 224-238, W8 6AG London · District Kensington and Chelsea
- Mon–Thu 10:00–17:00 · Fri–Sun 10:00–18:00 · Sep 16-Dec 31 Sat 10:00–20:45 · Dec 24-27 closed
- designmuseum.org
Jim Linwood, CC BY 2.0Museum·Indoor
Dr Johnson's House
Samuel Johnson’s former home, with exhibits on his life and Dictionary.
- Gough Square 17, EC4A 3DE London · District City of London
- Oct–Apr: Mon–Sat 11:00–17:00 · May–Sep: Mon–Sat 11:00–17:30
- drjohnsonshouse.org
- Toilet
Ewan Munro from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0Museum·Indoor
Fashion and Textile Museum
Fashion, textiles and workshops in Bermondsey.
- Bermondsey Street 83, SE1 3XF London · District Southwark
- Tue–Sat 11:00–18:00 · Sun–Mon closed
- fashiontextilemuseum.org
Free entryMuseum·Indoor
Fitzroy House
Historic Fitzrovia house where L. Ron Hubbard lived, with original memorabilia.
- Fitzroy Street 37, London
- by appointment
- fitzroyhouse.org
Rup11, CC BY-SA 3.0Museum·Indoor
Freud Museum London
Freud’s London home, with his study and famous couch.
- Maresfield Gardens 20, NW3 5SX London · District Camden
- Wed–Sun 10:30–17:00
- freud.org.uk
Free entryRoger Templeman, CC BY-SA 2.0Museum·Indoor
Grant Museum of Zoology
Free museum at University Street 21.
- University Street 21, WC1E 6DE London · District Camden
- Tue–Fri 13:00–17:00 · Sat 11:00–17:00 · Sun, Mon, holidays closed
- ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/ucl-grant-museum-zoology