During the first two weekends of September, Heritage Open Days was celebrated in over 5000 events throughout England, United Kingdom. Later this month, celebrations of the country's built heritage and extraordinary women will continue with Open House London 2018, another exciting cultural festival that will be taking place on 22 and 23 September.

Now in its 27th edition, Open House will open more than 800 buildings across the city to present the design and architectural wonders that make up the city's unique skyline.

Through a series of tours and walks exploring the city's diverse architecture, the programme for this year focuses on the new London that has been in the making over the last 20 years.

New Buildings, Styles and Districts

Photo: U.S. Embassy London

Open House lets visitors explore some of the most significant new buildings, architectural styles, and districts that have developed over the last two decades. Among the new buildings, this year’s event will highlight the new U.S. Embassy that reflects the modern and energy-efficient design, the renovated Royal Opera House, and vibrant new London districts at Wembley Park, Hackney Wick, Barking Riverside, and Old Oak and Park Royal.

Female Perspective of the new London

Photo: White Colar Factory, Tim Soar 2017

Also adopting one of the main themes of this year’s Heritage Open Days, Open House London 2018 will celebrate the role of women who have helped build today's London.

Open House London invites the public to visit 25 works of leading female architects, some of which include the White Collar Factory building, Victoria and Albert Museum, as well as Blue House Yard collection of creative workspaces.

Celebrating Engineering Power behind the City

Photo: Lesnes and Thamesmead Architectural Tour, Bexley Local Studies and Archives

With the celebrations of the Year of Engineering, Open House will also honour some of the most significant manufacturing sites that have shaped the city. Londoners and other interested visitors will have an opportunity to enjoy a thought-provoking Engineering Walking Tour that will take them from Westminster along the river to London Bridge with detailed narrative of the engineering influence on the city’s shape.

With the combination of events offered this year at Heritage Open Days and Open House London festivals, England, United Kingdom, has provided national and international audiences with a wide variety of perspectives on heritage. Visitors have a unique opportunity to revisit their favourite historic places, and also to discover new treasures.

For more information on Heritage Open Days, visit the official website and find out more about the upcoming Open House London here.

Photo Credits: Open House London media resources