Open House architectural celebration

Published: Tuesday 18 September 2018

18 September 2018

Kensington and Chelsea is proud to be a part of this year’s Open House architectural celebration. Taking place on 22-23 September 2018, this annual event provides a unique opportunity to explore and learn about London’s most compelling architecture and design over one weekend, entirely free!

So gather the family or come alone and meet new friends and discover the borough’s architectural gems.

This year the following places and spaces in the borough are taking part:

  • 156 HPA - La Scuola Italiana A Londra
  • 18 Stafford Terrace - The Sambourne Family Home
  • 264 Westbourne Park Road
  • 3floor-in2 Apartment
  • Dana Research Centre and Library, Science Museum
  • Design Museum
  • Embassy of Slovakia
  • Embassy of the Republic of Estonia
  • Goldfinger Factory, Trellick Tower
  • Holland Park House
  • Holy Trinity Church
  • Institut Francais du Royaume-Uni
  • Kensal House Estate Community Rooms
  • Leighton House Museum
  • Marlborough Primary School
  • Moravian Close
  • National Army Museum
  • Peter Jones
  • Royal Hospital Chelsea
  • Serpentine Pavilion 2018 designed by Frida Escobedo
  • Sunbeam Studios, Ladbroke Hall
  • The Ismaili Centre
  • Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
  • Walmer Yard

In addition there are three walks for your enjoyment:

  • Chelsea’s Architectural Icons
  • The Alfred Hitchcock London Walk
  • World’s End Estate Walk 

For more information and to find out which venues need to be pre-booked, please visit the Open House website.