If you are interested in architecture and seeing how "the other half" lived, this stately home will not disappoint. Located on picturesque Hampstead Heath, the home has one of the most beautiful libraries in the world and one of the most impressive art collections as well. Featured artists include Vermeer, Rembrandt, Reynolds and Gainsborough. Live concerts are performed in the summer, and viewing the house is completely free. Beautiful landscaping and gardens are an added attraction at Kenwood House.
Kenwood House
Hampstead Lane
Hampstead, London NW3 7JR
United Kingdom
011-44-20-8348-1286
english-heritage.org.uk
The Geffrye Museum is another building that offers insight into different lifestyles from the past. The museum is a collection of several rooms decorated and furnished to illustrate the changing styles and tastes of the urban middle class from the early 17th century to today. It also has a series of period gardens. And it runs special programs throughout the year on related themes.
The Geffrye Museum
136 Kingsland Road
London E2 8EA
United Kingdom
011-44-20-7739-9893
geffrye-museum.org.uk
Street entertainers in Covent Garden perform live under the porch of the Astors' Church where the first Punch and Judy show was performed. According to the London Tourist website, the free foyer events at the South Bank Centre and Barbican are typically of the highest standard. The Barbican is the biggest performing arts center in Europe and along with the South Bank Centre offers a wide range of classical and modern live performance entertainment.
Barbican Centre
Silk Street
London EC2Y 8DS
United Kingdom
011-44-20-7638-4141
barbican.org
