Take advantage of free public access to over 800 buildings
More than 800 buildings of all kinds will open their doors on 22 & 23 September for Open House London, alongside a programme of neighbourhood walks and architect-led tours – all for free. Some events require pre-booking so please check in advance.
This year’s programme explores how the new London that has been emerging
the past 20 years is finally coming to fruition. New buildings, new kinds of
buildings, new districts, new approaches to regeneration, women taking a
leading role in making London, engineering excellence underpinning the
capital’s successful reinvention – these all show how good design can make
London a more enjoyable and vibrant city in which to live and work.
Rory Olcayto, Open City’s director say, "From Hackney Wick to Park Royal,
Wembley to Nine Elms and the ever-changing Kings Cross, Open House is
shining a light on the places shaping the capital with striking landmark
buildings and new approaches to town planning. The cubic futurism of the
American Embassy, Here East’s Day-glo ‘fun palace’ and the cool, sculptural
qualities of the Aga Khan’s HQ are real stand-outs this year."
Brentford participants in Open House include:
Boston Manor House - with tours at 12:30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm, and Out There, Out Where, Outside, a contemporary art exhition . Open Saturday and Sunday, 12-5pm
Brentford Canal Toll House and Gauging Lock - open Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4.15pm
St Mary's Convent - tours on Saturday Guided tour of the historic sections, modern chapel, and heritage rooms at 10am, 12pm, 3pm (Max 8 per tour) Duration 1.5 hours; includes historical talk, pre-booking required via 020 8568 7305
Walk: The Changing Face of Brentford - 11am Sunday meet outside old Magistrates Court and walk from 17th century to 21st century
With neighbouring participants:
Chiswick House
Brentford & Isleworth Quaker Meeting House - open Sat, 10am-5pm
Fuller's Griffin Brewery
Gunnersbury Park and Museum
Hanworth Park House make its debut
Hogarth's House
Hounslow Open House Guided Cycle Tour
Osterley Park House
Spring Grove Estate Walk
Spring Grove House
See Open House London for further details.
September 17, 2018
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