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Open House London (free, September)
Free annual September festival; get inside hundreds of buildings normally closed to the public. Some need advance ballot/booking. Makes a genuinely good, slightly-different date.
Why this one
Free annual September festival; get inside hundreds of buildings normally closed to the public. Some need advance ballot/booking. Makes a genuinely good, slightly-different date.
How to get involved
- 01Book ahead
Grab a ticket from the website — these sell out.
- 02Turn up and enjoy
Nothing to prepare; it's a one-off experience.
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