The Wallace Collection: Art in a Townhouse

In a historic Marylebone mansion, the Wallace Collection combines fine art, armour and decorative arts — free to enter and less crowded than big museums.

Highlights

• Fragonard’s “The Swing”: Iconic Rococo painting.
• Arms & Armour: One of Europe’s finest collections.
• Furniture & Porcelain: Opulent 18th-century design.

Planning

Free entry. Nearest tube: Bond Street or Baker Street. Great for a short, elegant cultural stop.

Related: National Gallery • British Museum • V&A