Two Temple Place

Stunning historic offices of the former William Waldorf Aster. Built in the 1890’s it has a beautiful interior, gift shop and small cafe with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Only open to the public when showing an exhibition. Lives Less Ordinary currently showing until April 20th 25. The Bulldog Trust runs various workshops and it can be hired as an events. space. Well worth a visit when open to the public, a genuine hidden gem!

A truly beautiful former 1890’s office building with wood panels, stained glass, and ornate narrative carvings. Free exhibitions are open from February to April - their 2025 season exhibition on British working class artists was excellently hung and curated. Lovely volunteer docents with an excellent knowledge of the space and its history.

Lovely gallery. Although small in size, the building itself is very impressively ornate and beautiful. The works of art exhibited within are very nice as well, and the circulation of the building is organised well. Quite a bit of stairs but I think there is help for those who can’t go up stairs.

Historical place in central London worth visiting. Stunning staircase & grand hall. Currently, there is an exhibition inside. It's free to enter & you only need around 30-45 minutes to explore if you are checking out the exhibition. You don't have to prebook & there is a cafe & toilets inside too.

Amazing and beautiful mansion! Plenty of delights with the stunning exterior architecture, stained glass, oak panelling, staircase, mahogany floors and beautiful fireplaces. Highly recommend. Only open from January to April each year. Every Wednesday there is a free music performance from around 6.30pm. What a gem!

Tucked away near the Thames, this stunning mansion features impressive architecture, gorgeous oak panelling and stained glass windows, along with wonderfully curated pieces from British working-class artists. The staff is lovely, making for a delightful experience overall! Highly recommend.

Definitely worth visiting due to the extraordinary interior which you must see. But at the same time I think the venue may rely on some exhibitions which fit the place better. They are good, but from my perspective not worth the place itself. Please support the place to make the breakthrough with that. Its also free to visit.

Two Temple was built for William Waldorf Astor, the second richest man in America at that time, moved to England in 1891. He built this gothic mansion in 1895, overlooking the Thames. At the entrance, there are 2 cherubs on each side, one holding a telephone and one a lamp, to celebrate the building among the first to have electric bulbs and working telephone. The main staircase, the stained-glass ceiling at the Great Hall was magnificent. We visited during the London open house week. Toilet available Nearest Tube station -Temple Street parking available but limited.

it cannot get better than this in my eyes....in my eyes literally. Outstandingly beautiful house and William Morris to boot. Feast thine eyes upon great beauty....FREE of charge. Wonderful smiley happy staff (who wouldn't be in such surroundings). Go.

That place is amazing. Stuck between the embankment and construction site this private manor was once the office of William Waldorf Astor, the man who owned half of Manhattan. The place is only opened when exhibit are on (currently one about beauty in Egypt). The guides in the rooms are really helpful and they know tons about the place (really you can ask any question, they have the answer) And it's free!

Opened to the public for the first time in November 2011, this is the fabulous home & Estate office of Lord Astor & where he also allegedly kept a mistress.Built to his specifications in 1870. So much attention to detail,he obviously loved wood & marble as much as I do. First exhibition was for William Morris & it was a perfect setting

Two Temple Place is not generally open to the public, unless it is hosting an exhibition. I visited this venue when it was hosting a wedding fair and was absolutely taken by how beautiful the place was - inside and outside. As part of the fair, I got to wander through the Lower Gallery, the Great Hall (the main ballroom), and the two smaller rooms - the Morris Room and the Library. All of them were very pretty, with the Great Hall (duh) being by far the most beautiful, what with the stained glass windows and all. Now, as you might have guessed, this venue is available for hire, and you can choose to hire part or all of the building for your special event (or special day). And, truth be told? If - and this is a big if - I were a heck of a lot wealthier, this place would be right at the top of my list. How could a wedding be anything other than amazing in a place like this? But, you know, if you just want to take a look at this place, you can become a Friend of Two Temple Place and book a place on their monthly guide tours. At £10, it's a whole lot more affordable. :)