Prince Henry's Room
Museum Small historic house museum preserving 17th-century interiors
Interior chamber near Fleet Street in London preserved with 17th‑century panelling and plasterwork; visitors view period interiors and small historical displays.
Prince Henry’s Room is a small historic interior located on Fleet Street in central London, named for Prince Henry, eldest son of James I. The space preserves early 17th-century woodwork and plaster decoration associated with domestic or tavern interiors of that period.
The room is notable for its timber panelling and decorative plasterwork and is used as a meeting venue and for occasional public openings that interpret its interior features. It is of interest to people studying Stuart London and historic interiors.
The room dates from the early 17th century and is associated by name with the Stuart royal household; its survival in a central London street gives a rare example of domestic-scale decoration from that era within the modern city.
It is located on Fleet Street in the City of London, within walking distance of St. Bride’s and other historic legal and media district landmarks.
- Address and period features: Located at 17 Fleet Street in the City of London, the room preserves early 17th-century interior features associated with the Stuart period.
How to Get to Prince Henry's Room #
Prince Henry’s Room is on or near Fleet Street in central London. It is easily reached by the London Underground (Chancery Lane or Blackfriars stations are nearby) and by numerous bus routes that serve the City.
Tips for Visiting Prince Henry's Room #
- The building is on Fleet Street-combine a visit with a walk through the Inns of Court and the nearby Stationers' Hall.
- Check opening times with the managing trust or heritage organization if interior access is desired.
Best Time to Visit Prince Henry's Room #
Visit when nearby legal and cultural institutions are open to make a fuller day of the Fleet Street area.
Weather & Climate near Prince Henry's Room #
Prince Henry's Room's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (650 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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