Two Temple Place
A lavish neo-Tudor building by the Thames, built in 1895 as an estate office for William Waldorf Astor and now hosting free exhibitions drawn from UK regional collections.
- Hidden gem
- Price: Free
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Did you know
Its mahogany main staircase is carved with characters from The Three Musketeers.
Local tip
It opens only on select days for exhibitions, tours and events, so check the What's On page before going. Exhibition entry is free.
Finding it
- Address
- 2 Temple Place, London WC2R 3BD
- Nearest station
- Temple (Tube), 157 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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