London Art Deco Tour and DMC in London
Sleek London Art Deco Tour – NEW GROUP TOUR
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London Art Deco
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London Art Deco
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London Art Deco
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London Art Deco
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London Art Deco
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London Art Deco
The Exposition Internationale Des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes held in Paris in 1925, played an important role in the birth of Art Moderne. This movement was characterised by sleek forms, luxury materials and stylised decoration which later became known as Art Deco. London offers an array of some of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in Europe.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Eltham Palace
Afternoon visit to Eltham Palace, a unique Art Deco mansion in a medieval setting. Transformed by millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld, Eltham Palace fuses 1930s design with original medieval architecture and is set in 19 acres of award-winning gardens.
Day 2
London’s Art Deco Wonders
(Optional open top bus hire available at a supplement )
Enjoy a full day guided tour of the best of London’s Art Deco wonders including the stunning Carreras Tobacco Factory, the sleek lines of the Daimler Garage, imposing Senate House skyline, Odeon on Shaftesbury Avenue, Adelphi Theatre and the chic Savoy Hotel. We stop for coffee* and time to explore the Freemason’s Hall, a 1933 Art Deco masterpiece built on a site used for Freemason’s meetings since 1775. After we see the striking Deco landmarks of the Daily Express and Daily Telegraph buildings, the fictional home of Hercules Poirot, the Unilever building, the former London Underground headquarters at 55 Broadway, Victoria Coach Station and the former offices of Imperial Airways now the National Audit office.
We take a short walking tour and a lunch* stop at the 1930’s Deco brick cathedral of Battersea Power Station. This legendary London Grade II landmark and surrounding area has been recently brought back to life after 40 years of neglect.
Afternoon admire the curved glass curtain wall of the Peter Jones Building, iconic Michelin House Bibendum, the former Derry and Toms department store , Simpson’s Piccadilly, Palladium House, BBC Broadcasting House. The tour ends with free time at the RIBA Building with its etched glass, superb carvings impressive staircase, gallery and exhibition.
Optional dinner at Brassiere Zedel, Piccadilly Circus (direct individual bookings only).
*Coffee and lunch not included.
Day 3
The Victoria and Albert Museum & Hoover Building
Morning visit to The Victoria and Albert Museum, the world’s largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Afternoon, we depart London with an en-route stop to see The Hoover Building, a Grade II listed building of Art Deco architecture designed by Wallis, Gilbert and Partners located in Perivale. The site opened in 1933 as the UK headquarters, manufacturing plant and repairs centre for The Hoover Company. The site has been tastefully preserved and is now luxury apartments and a Tesco supermarket.
Suggested Hotels with special prices for Sundays for 2 nights
Melia White House Hotel, near Regents Park **** Lux
A striking Grade II listed Art Deco building, opened in 1939 as luxury apartments and converted to a hotel in 1959. Located in a fantastic location alongside Regent’s Park, it now has a spectacular new look. Impeccable facilities and the exquisite service provided by a team of expert staff will make you feel entirely at home in London.
Strand Palace Hotel, Covent Garden ****
When this hotel was restyled in the 1920s few Art Deco buildings were more glamorous than the Strand Palace Hotel. Architect Oliver P. Bernard’s designs made this one of the most celebrated hotel interiors in London. Beneath today’s contemporary décor you’ll find fascinating stories and some original Art Deco touches. Outside, the Strand remains a buzzing focal point of West End life, just as it was in 1930’s.
The Tavistock Hotel, Russell Square ***
Located in the heart of Bloomsbury the Tavistock Hotel overlooks Tavistock Square, just a minute or two from Russell Square. This popular 3 star hotel with Art Deco styling offers a great location with most attractions being very easily accessible on foot. A relaxed Art Deco bar with comfortable seating, inspired by the famous 20th-century writer, Virginia Woolf who once lived on the site of this hotel.
| Sunday arrivals during 2024 & 2025 | 3 days / 2 nights |
| Tavistock Hotel (3 star) | Prices available on request |
| Strand Palace Hotel (4 star) | Prices available on request |
| Melia White House Hotel (4 star luxe) | Prices available on request |
Prices are per person and based on sharing a double or twin bedded room at the hotel.
A single room supplement will apply – details on request.
