Open House this weekend (20-21 Sept)

[Robert Poste's Child]

This is one of my favourite London events and a fantastic chance to see inside buildings that aren't usually open to the public.

http://www.openhouselondon.org.uk/

What's anyone planning to see?

I can't see another thread on this already so apologies if I'm duplicating.

[mima08]

This is the first year I finally want to go - but the choice is pretty overwhelming! Any recommendations?

[DaveR]

I'd recommend going up The Gherkin (so to speak) - the view from the top is spectacular.

[red devil]

On a domestic level, there are a handful of local house projects if anyone fancies a nose...

http://events.londonopenhouse.org/building/19269

http://events.londonopenhouse.org/building/19440

http://events.londonopenhouse.org/building/18772

http://events.londonopenhouse.org/building/19914

http://events.londonopenhouse.org/building/8381

[hpsaucey]

God - I have the same problem. I get overwhelmed by the number of places to see .. and so end up seeing none of them.

HP

[mima08]

hpsaucey Wrote:

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> God - I have the same problem. I get overwhelmed

> by the number of places to see .. and so end up

> seeing none of them.

>

> HP

yep, so we tried to go and see some of the "big" ones (Gerkin, Cheesegrater, Lloyds building) but were way to late, queues were over 1.5 long. But it was still a nice wander, went to Mary-le-bow, where the vicar gave an interesting short talk, then walked along the Thames path - not something we had done for a long time - it seems to have improved.

Next year: have subscribed to the newsletter and hope to be better organised (and get there earlier:)

What did others go & see?

m

[mishe]

Yes, I was also overwhelmed by all the options and thought it would be easier to access the smaller venue options. I did the Crystal Palace Subway, which was very interesting and informative. I am surprised that it continues to be boarded up; I could imagine the space being used to hold events and cultural activities. However, the tour was a bit underwhelming for me because I had expected to have access to a real subway system, a bit like spelunking or something, which the tour was not. However, the building exhibits beautiful examples of brick and stone craftsmanship and I am glad that I was afforded a chance to see it.