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August 7, 2026

Favorite Heritage Homes & Gardens Near London

For travelers on our private England tours with extra time in London or repeat visitors, we highly recommend having us arrange excursions to one or more of the many heritage houses and gardens not far from the city featuring architecture spanning different eras, opulent interiors with notable collections of fine and decorative arts and influential landscape and garden design.

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April 22, 2026

The Wallace Collection in London

Among the many world-class museums in London, one of our favorites is the Wallace Collection, a historic house museum with an exceptional collection of fine and decorative arts spanning the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including masterpieces by artists such as Jean-Honore Fragonard, Frans Hals, Titian, Rembrandt, Diego Velazquez, Peter Paul Rubens, Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of London that include the city’s best museums.

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March 19, 2026

Just Back Vienna: Culture, History, Design & Luxury

We’ve just returned from another wonderful visit to Vienna, Austria, where we enjoyed some of our favorite museums, relaxed with Viennese cafe culture and explored the incredible boutiques that showcase fine Austrian craftsmanship.

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December 30, 2025

Iconic English Design at Liberty London

Liberty London is one of the most iconic luxury department stores in England. At the forefront of British design for over a century, it’s renowned for its richly patterned fabrics, refined furnishings and collaborations with leading artists and designers. 

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December 5, 2025

Must See: Contemporary Art & History in Avignon

On our most recent visit to Avignon, we saw OTHONIEL COSMOS or the Ghosts of Love, an incredible city-wide installation by French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, a reflection of the city’s dynamic between its historic legacy and modern creativity.

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July 11, 2025

Pitzhanger Manor: Sir John Soane’s Country Home near London

With spectacular neoclassical interiors and contemporary art exhibitions, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery is one of our favorite house museums in London. This lesser-known gem, formerly the country house of Sir John Soane, offers a glimpse into Georgian design and the private world of one of Britain’s most influential architects.

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