London

Winter at Ham House and Garden, Richmond, London

From thriving wetlands to sprawling estates, intimate spaces and modernist masterpieces. London has it all, if you know where to look.

Places to visit

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Places in the South East where you need to book 

Some of our places we care for in the South East of England will be opening with guided tours, so you’ll need to pre-book before your visit. These tours will be led by expert volunteers and will show the places in a new light. You may also need to book in advance at some other larger places, where visitor numbers need to be carefully managed for practical reasons.

See which places in the South East you need to pre-book

Houses and gardens to visit

The Cherry Garden in Winter at Ham House, London

Houses and unusual buildings in London 

From grand treasure houses in west London, to a Tudor home in Hackney, a modernist masterpiece in Hampstead and an Arts and Crafts gem in Bexleyeheath. London has a variety of interesting and intriguing buildings to explore.

Visitors enjoy winter walk through the Hornbeam Arch at Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames

Gardens and Parks in London 

Enjoy a restorative walk through beautiful frosty landscapes this winter. Wrap up warm and bring friends and family to explore Ham House, Osterley Park and Garden, Morden Hall Park, Runnymede and Rainham Hall.

A family walking in the autumn at Morden Hall Park, London. Morden Hall Park is an Arcadian country estate hidden behind Grade II listed walls.
Walking trail 

Downloadable walks near London

Fancy escaping from the big city? Walk through woodlands, meadows and parks across London on a series of downloadable walks with step-by-step instructions.

Find a London trail
Winter in London
Ham House and Garden dressed for Christmas by candlelight

Christmas in London 

Enjoy the sparkle of Christmas across London with family activity trails, frosty walks around historic estates and seasonal treats this Christmas.

mother and child playing with autumn leaves

Family Activities in London 

Discover the simple pleasures of winter at our places in and around London. Make moments to treasure with the ones you love as you get active, tackle trails and connect with nature in the great outdoors .

A Christmas tree farm

Christmas trees at Morden Hall Park 

Find your perfect tree at Morden Hall Garden Centre this Christmas. Grown in the UK using traditional method, choose from pot grown trees or cut trees, with four different varieties available. Due for delivery from November onwards.

Pick your perfect tree
Explore Bodnant Garden this winter

Try our winter gardening tips 

Would you like to get more out of your garden in winter? Our gardening experts have lots of ideas to keep you busy in all weathers, including a video on how to lift and pack dahlia cuttings for planting in the spring.

Visitors make paper chains near the Christmas tree at Attingham Park

Get involved with Christmas crafts 

From colourful paper chains to scented orange slices, keep the whole family busy making festive Christmas decorations. Plus, watch our wreath-making masterclass video if you want to make your own wreath this year.

Making food for birds

Learn new skills with our how to guides 

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own bird feeder? We've got plenty of how to guides for you to discover, from how to make your own compost, to how to green clean your home.

Get involved
pre-industrialisation painting of a landscape
Runnymede and Ankerwycke   Surrey

Landscape and Remembering: free webinars

The Runnymede Explored project brings you four webinars, bringing together experts to discuss how landscapes shape our personal memories and experience of history.

Find out more
Staff and volunteer in the garden at Rainham Hall, Havering, London

Supporter groups in London 

Make more of your membership by joining your local supporter group in London for talks, tours, and social and fundraising events.

Find your local London supporter group

Social media in the South East

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