The Most Beautiful, Historic Homes For You To Visit In London

London is known for many beautiful attractions and tourists from around the world influx this city for its culture, history and sites. London is rich in history and culture and the city is scattered with stunning, historic homes waiting to be explored. If you are a history enthusiast that has an interest in architecture, then London is your playground with many historic homes to enjoy. Whether a tourist or a Londoner here are some of the most stunning historic homes for you to visit.

Most Beautiful, Old Historic Homes In London

1. Apsley House

Apsley House is one of the most iconic and popular, historic homes in London. The huge, historic home of the first Duke of Wellington is famously known as 'Number 1 London'. One is able to visit this home which really represents a bygone era and you can also explore the inside of this historic home where many aspects of the first duke's life and intricate art can be enjoyed.

2. Eltham Palace

Eltham Palace is an absolutely magical, historic home that exudes a true feel of the 1930s fashionable, high society. This historic home is quite contrasting as the home itself has an art deco feel while it is located in a medieval setting- a medieval royal palace from the Tudor times. This historic home in London boats a massive garden where the oldest working bridge is located over a moat.

3. Spencer House

This privately built, historic home or shall we say palace, was built for the first Earl Spencer, an ancestor of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales. It was built in 1756 and is still one of the best kept historic homes in London and the UK. It is a huge, old historic home with eight totally restored state rooms that are scattered with intricate antiques. Not only is this old, historic home a history enthusiast’s dream, but anyone who has an interest in stunning architecture and neo-classical furniture should venture to Spencer House.

4.  Leighton house museum

Leighton house is one of the most famous, historic homes in London and is also a museum. This lovely home should definitely form part of your historic home list. Leighton House is the former home of the famous and talented Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton. The historic home boats incredible period interiors from the Arab Hall to other historic rooms. Another aspect that makes visiting this historic home so appealing is that there is a permanent art exhibition which has Victorian paintings, drawings and sculpture on show.