Queen's House in Greenwich is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site at Greenwich, and it was constructed in the early 1600s as a resort for the kings and queens. The Old Royal Naval College, located in front of the house and facing the Thames, was built by Christopher Wren with the specification to not block the view from Queen's House. Today, the house is a museum to visit and contains paintings and items from maritime importance of the British Empire. It was built on the grounds of Greenwich Palace, which was a favourite of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. The house has many paintings in its collection from Gainsborough and Hogarth, and the painted ceilings, internal hall, and spiral staircase are also features to see.
I actually visited Queen's House last spring, but I never got around to posting my photographs of it. There was a free audio guide to listen to which told the highlights of some of the work in the collection. A few months after my visit, I went to Moor Park Mansion, which is built on the same style and reminded me of this house.
Queen's House is free to visit but should be booked in advance.
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