National Trust sites in London are not hard to come by. The capital city shines with plenty of period properties and large grounds just waiting to be explored.
The National Trust Charity was founded in 1895 and protects a number of historic landmarks across the country. Castles, mansions, houses, farms – they can all be renovated and maintained thanks to the work of the organization.
Whether you want to delve deeper into the city’s history or simply enjoy lunch with a view, there is something for everyone. So here at , we’ve made a list of all the National Trust sites to visit in London.
Ham house and garden
Ham House and Garden is located on Ham Street, London TW10 7RS. Price from £14. Free parking is available at the end of Ham Street.
Ham House and Garden is a 17th century house situated on the banks of the River Thames in Richmond. Internationally recognized for its collection of paintings, furniture and textiles, it holds some of the rarest artefacts in Britain.
Formal restored 17th century gardens also surround the house. They have a productive kitchen garden containing many heritage sites, the labyrinth-like ‘wilderness’ and summer cottages.
There is also Orangeriet’s café in the kitchen garden. A selection of refreshments and freshly made seasonal dishes are served here, using local produce from the kitchen garden.
Osterley Park and House
Just a short hop from central London is Osterly Park and House. Surrounded by gardens, parks and farmland, it is one of the last surviving country estates in London.
Once described by Horace Walpole as “the palace of palaces”, Osterley was created in the late 18th century. Outside are the colorful formal gardens filled with herbaceous borders, roses and ornamental plants.
The Stables Café is open daily and serves hot and cold food, drinks and sweets. There is seating both indoors and outdoors.
Morden Hall Park
Morden Hall Park is located on Morden Hall Road, London SM4 5JD. Admission is free. Parking is pay and display.
This tranquil former deer park is home to open meadows, tree-lined avenues and wooded riverside spaces. One of its highlights is undoubtedly the formal Rose Garden, which is landscaped with 50 flower beds and more than 40 varieties of roses.
There is also a natural playground for children as well as two cafes. The Potting Shed Café serves a variety of hot and cold drinks, hot dishes and treats and the Stableyard Café serves hot and cold drinks and light snacks.
Rainham Hall
Rainham Hall is located on The Broadway, London RM13 9YN. Price from £6. There is no on-site parking.
Rainham Hall recently reopened after a £2.5 million conservation project. This charming house, just two minutes’ walk from Rainham Station, is one of the country’s finest examples of an early 18th century merchant’s home.
There is currently a year-round program of exhibitions covering four periods of the Hall’s history, including the 18th century, the Victorian era, the post-war period and the 1960s. There are also interactive elements and the Rainham Hall Tag Trail Challenge for children is displayed over three floors.
Fenton House and Garden
Fenton House and Garden is located on Hampstead Grove, London NW3 6SP. Price from £7. Very limited street parking only.
Lady Binning bought this 17th-century house in 1936 and filled it with her decorative collections of china, Georgian furniture and 17th-century handicrafts. The sound of early keyboard instruments and vibrant drawings and paintings from the early 20th century contribute to a captivating experience.
Sutton House and Breakers Yard
Sutton House is located at 2 and 4 Homerton High Street, London E9 6JQ. Price from £5. There is no on-site parking.
Sutton House was built in 1535 and is one of London’s last remaining Tudor houses. Inside, you’ll find oak paneling, a grand hall and robust fireplaces, as well as a tranquil courtyard.
The latter is complemented by ‘the Breaker’s Yard’, a playful pocket park that celebrates Hackney’s industrial history.
575 Wandsworth Road
575 Wandsworth Road is located on London SW8 3JD. Tickets will be available to Book from Thursday 25 April. There is no on-site parking.
Kenyan-born poet, novelist, philosopher of mathematics and British civil servant Khadambi Asalache bought the house in 1981. He then turned it into a work of art.
The house now stands as he left it, with its painted decoration on the walls, doors and floors and with rooms furnished with his handmade fretwork furniture and carefully arranged collections of beautiful and functional objects, including pressed glass inkwells, rose and copper luster, postcards and his typewriter.
Willow Road 2
2 Willow Road is on London NW3 1TH. Price from £11. On-site parking is paid and displayed.
This modernist home was designed by architect Ernö Goldfinger in 1939 for himself and his family. With surprising design details that were groundbreaking at the time and still feel fresh today, the house also houses Goldfinger’s impressive collection of modern art, exciting personal effects and innovative furniture.
Red House
Red House is located on Red House Lane, London DA6 8JF. Price from £12. There is no on-site parking.
The Red House was completed in 1860 and was described by Edward Burne-Jones as “the most beautiful place on earth”. It boasts original features and furniture by Morris and Philip Webb, stained glass and paintings by Burne-Jones and embroideries by Jane and Elizabeth Burden.
The garden attached to the house is an oasis in urban outer London with arts and crafts style planting, an apple orchard and a rose arch.
Carlyle’s House
Carlyle’s House is located at 24 Cheyne Row, London SW3 5HL. Price from £9.50. Limited street parking.
Hidden in the quiet back streets of Chelsea is the home of Thomas and Jane Carlyle. When you pull the bell to enter, you’ll be following in the footsteps of Dickens, Ruskin, Tennyson and many more.
George Inn
George Inn is located at 77 Borough High Street, London SE1 1NH. Admission is free. There is no on-site parking.
The George Inn, on Borough High Street in Southwark, dates back to the 17th century. Located just off the south side of the River Thames near London Bridge, it is the only surviving Galleria London inn.
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