National Portrait Gallery, London

An art gallery in London housing a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. With over 1,000 portraits to discover from the majestic portraits of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I in the Tudor Galleries to the pop stars and artists in the Contemporary galleries - the National Portrait Gallery is a perfect place for all the family to visit. Families are welcome all year round, and with regular events and activities on offer from drop-in sessions to art workshops there is plenty of opportunity to find out more, be creative and have fun exploring.