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Dr Johnson's House, Temple
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Dr Johnson's House

  • 4.5354 reviews
  • $$

A compact, carefully preserved 18th-century townhouse where Samuel Johnson worked and lived; expect period rooms, original furnishings and quiet guided tours that bring literary history to life. Visit for its intimate atmosphere, knowledgeable guides and close-up views of artifacts connected to Johnson and his circle.

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When is the best time to visit Dr Johnson's House?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Dr Johnson's House indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Dr Johnson's House cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Dr Johnson's House?

17 Gough Square,London,EC4A 3DE,Reino Unido.

Right now · 9:45 pm

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 10 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Warm inside
  • Hours not listed
  • Indoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Hours

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Where and how

  1. 1 Dr Johnson's House
  2. 2 CORD by Le Cordon Bleu · 3 min
  3. 3 NYnLON · 6 min
  4. 4 The Glean Restaurant & Bar · 7 min
  5. 5 Two Temple Place · 8 min
17 Gough Square, London, EC4A 3DE, Reino Unido(opens the map)DirectionsTo TempleCall+442073533745Websitedrjohnsonshouse.org

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 354 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Historic
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Seniors friendly

Around Temple

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.