London Attractions

National Gallery

The National Gallery has an imposing and regal façade stretching across the northern side of Trafalgar Square, and houses over 2,000 paintings from every major European school of painting from the 13th to the 19th century. It was opened in 1938 at its present location, which was chosen for its situation between London’s wealthier West End and poorer East End, as a ‘gallery for all’.

Address: Trafalgar Square; Post code: WC2N 5DN; E-mail: information@ng-london.org.uk; Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk; Telephone: (0)20 7747 2885; Transport: Charing Cross rail station, or Charing Cross, Leicester Square and Embankment underground stations. Numerous buses also service Trafalgar Square; Opening time: Daily 10am to 6pm; Wednesday until 9pm. Closed on 1 January, 24, 25 and 26 December; Admission: Free for entry to the permanent collection; admission is charged for major temporary exhibitions