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The National Gallery

London's National Gallery was established in 1824 and its policy of making great art available to be viewed for free has helped it to become one of the most-visited art museums in the world. Its collection may be only a fraction of the size of its rivals, but few galleries have so many masterpieces under one roof, with iconic works by pretty much every major artist from the mid-13th century to 1900. Among its treasures are Titian's Bacchus and Ariadne, van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait, Botticelli's Venus and Mars, Constable's Hay Wain, Turner's The Fighting Temeraire, and countless others. The Gallery has expanded gently over the years and now offers a wide range of children's activities, outreach programmes, accessibility initatives and two fine places to eat in the Dining Room (very English comfort food) and the Cafe (a more cosmopolitan menu). The Salisbury Wing Theatre is a venue for talks, presentations and even the occasional play.

What's On @ The National Gallery

Official National Gallery Highlights Tour
Explore the National Gallery's collection and its history. Enjoy an official guided tour approved by a Blue Badge guide. Tours lasts around an hour, giving you plenty of time to enjoy and appreciate the collection at your leisure before or after the tour. Admission to the National Gallery. Live guide. Audio headset. Starting point: -Head through the Getty entrance (groups entrance) and go through the security barriers - You will then head inside Annenberg Court and the tour will depart close to the information desk on the right-hand side - Do not head into the main entrance of the gallery, this is for public and not booked tours. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.
London LGBTQ Outdoor Exploration Game
Explore the heart of London through a queer lens in this LGBTQ-themed outdoor game through Soho and Covent Garden. Solve puzzles and unlock forgotten stories of secret love, scandal, resilience, and rebellion hidden behind the city's most iconic landmarks. Discover how LGBTQ lives shaped royal history, cultural hotspots, and laws that changed the world—all guided by your phone. Get your tickets for the London LGBTQ Outdoor Exploration Game at Trafalgar Square now!

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