Best places: Heritage buildings in Westminster, United Kingdom

A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.

Mansion inspired by Earl of Burlington's grand tours of Italy, with restored gardens & statuary.

Museum in the Iron Duke's Georgian house with a fine art collection & a Canova statue of Napoleon.

Former monastery built in 1371, now home to an almshouse, with gardens, a chapel & a small museum.

Former residents' military artefacts, plus an 18th-century diorama and reconstructed hospital berth.

A grand collection of royal transport including horses, cars & the fancy 1762 Gold State Coach.

Former office building with 1,100 rooms used by Churchill as a headquarters during World War II.

Historic weaponry and armour on display in the White Tower at the Tower of London.

Costumed actors perform scenes from London's history at this immersive theatrical showcase.

19th-century diamond magnate's sometimes bizarre collection of jewellery, porcelain and paintings.

Riverside remains of a 13th-century bishops' complex with ruins of great hall, prison and brewhouse.

😠 We went in at first to just have a look at what the café had to offer. As soon as we went in, we were immediately told off by a staff member in an aggressive manner because we were "in the exit" - we were just having a quick look at what they had, we weren't blocking anything, and there wasn't anyon...

👍👍 The Pyx Chamber dates to the late 11th century, making it the oldest part of Westminster Abbey. The Pyx Chamber formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory and was used as a monastic and royal treasury. The term pyx refers to the boxwood chest in which coins were kept. The octagonal Chapter House...