Question 1

What is Open City and what do they do in London?

Accepted Answer

Open City is a London charity that helps people engage with architecture and the built environment through tours, education programmes and public events.

Question 2

What is Open House Festival and is it run by Open City?

Accepted Answer

Open House Festival is Open City’s annual event where hundreds of buildings and places across London open their doors for free visits, talks and tours.

Question 3

How do I book Open House Festival tours and building visits?

Accepted Answer

Most Open House building visits are drop-in and free, while ticketed tours and some events need advance booking through the Open House Festival listings on Open City’s site.

Question 4

What is the Open House app and what do I use it for?

Accepted Answer

The Open House app is the festival guide for finding participating buildings, planning routes, saving favourites and checking access information while you’re out in London.

Question 5

What is the Open City Accelerate programme?

Accepted Answer

Accelerate is Open City’s free architecture and built-environment programme for young people, offering mentoring, workshops and industry insight to help them progress into further study and careers.

Question 6

Does Open City run the Architecture in Schools programme?

Accepted Answer

Yes—Architecture in Schools is Open City’s education programme that works with London schools to teach children about architecture, cities and how places are designed.

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