Central London Famous People and Events
Use our Central London famous people and events listings to help you make the most of your visit to Central London, or browse by location using the
map of famous people and events in Central London.
65-67 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, Central London SW7 5JS
Tel +44 (0)20 7584 7031
At Baden Powell House you will find a small permanent exhibition which tells the life story of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout and Guide movements with artefacts and a souvenir counter.
Somerset House, Strand, Central London WC2R 1LA
Tel +44 (0)20 7420 9400
The Gilbert Collection Trust maintains the ongoing display of the late Sir Arthur Gilbert's extraordinary collection of English and Continental treasures, Italian mosaics, gold boxes, portrait miniatures and Roman enamel mosaics.
Kensington Gardens, Paddington & Bayswater, Central London W2 2UH
Tel +44 (0)20 7298 2100
Kensington Gardens is planted with trees and ornamental flower beds and covers 275 acres. It contains Italian Gardens, the Albert Memorial, Peter Pan statue, the Serpentine Gallery and the Princess of Wales' Memorial Playground.
St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, Paddington & Bayswater, Central London W2 1NY
Tel +44 (0)20 7886 6528
The Alexander Fleming laboratory is where penicillin was discovered in 1928. Here you will see a reconstruction of the laboratory, displays and a video of how the discovery became a lifesaving drug.
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Mayfair & Oxford Street, Central London W1J 7NT
Tel +44 (0)207 499 5676
Apsley House (Wellington Museum), built in the 1770's was the home of the first Duke of Wellington. It houses a collection of memorabilia from The Duke military career of art, silver plate and porcelain.
24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, Central London SW3 5HL
Tel +44 (0)20 7352 7087
Thomas Carlyle, the great Victorian writer and his wife Jane lived in this Queen Anne terraced house which is now open to the public. See many of their authentic possessions furniture, books, pictures and portraits.
Westminster, Central London SW1A 2AB
Downing Street or "Number 10" as its often called, is a most famous address; the official residence of the Prime Minister. It's a few minutes walk from the Houses of Parliament, between Whitehall and St James's Park.
Tower Hill, City of London, Central London EC3N 4AB
Tel +44 (0)20 7488 5662/3
The Tower of London is one of the most popular attractions in London and world famous for its history, castle keep, Yeoman Warders and the Crown Jewels. Take a tour and listen to gruesome tales.
Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill & Kensington, Central London W8 4PX
Tel +44 (0)870 751 5170
Kensington Palace was a residence for a succession of royalty and the setting for many great events. Whilst parts of the palace are private residence for the Royal Family there are public areas open.
Marylebone Road, Islington & Kings Cross, Central London NW1 5LR
Tel +44 (0)870 400 300
Madame Tussaud's wax museum is a famous tourist attraction. The wax figures include film stars, sports stars, historical and royal figures and famous murderers. Also included is the Stardome, a 360 degree show with visual effects.
St Martin's Place, Covent Garden & Aldwich, Central London WC2H 0HE
Tel +44 (0)20 7312 2463
The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of famous British people. The collection includes paintings, caricatures, sculptures, photographs and drawings with changing exhibitions of contemporary work and an events programme.
17 Fleet Street, City of London, Central London EC4Y 1AA
Tel +44 (0)20 7936 4004
Prince Henry's Room hosts the Samuel Pepys exhibition and contains many paintings, prints and artefacts from London and his time. The building is one of the few which survived the Great Fire in 1666.
56 Park Street, South Bank, Central London SE1 9AR
Tel +44 (0)20 7902 1500
At the Rose Theatre Exhibition you will see a sound and light show telling the history of the theatre, where Shakespeare performed. Here you will learn much about the theatre's beginnings and history from 1587.
27 St James's Place, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1A 1NR
Tel +44 (0)20 7499 8620
Spencer House, once ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales, has been restored to reflect its former 18th century splendour and is open to the public for guided tours on Sundays (except Jan & Aug).
25 Brook Street, Mayfair, Central London W1K 4HB
Tel +44 (0)20 7495 1685
The Handel House Museum celebrates Handel's life and works and was his home. It was here that he composed some of the greatest music in history and where you can experience live recitals and events.
Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1A 1AA
Tel +44 (0)20 7766 7324.
Buckingham Palace is The Queen's official residence and was built in 1702. The State Rooms are open to visitors during August and September. Changing the Guard takes place on the forecourt on pre-arranged dates.
Clive Steps, King Charles Street , Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1A 2AQ
Tel +44 (0)20 7930 6961
The Cabinet War Rooms are where Winston Churchill directed World War II, with the original maps still on the walls and telephones on the desks. The Museum has an interactive timeline, with facts and tales.
