Spencer House | TravelDojo

Spencer House is an 18th-century aristocratic townhouse in the St James’s district of London, originally built for the Spencer family. It is notable as one of the best-preserved examples of high-style Georgian domestic architecture and interior design in the city.

The interior contains a succession of reception rooms with classical decorative schemes and original fittings that date to the mid-1700s. The house has been subject to restoration and selective conservation to present representative period rooms to visitors.

Built in the mid-18th century, the house was designed and fitted out for a leading aristocratic family and has been altered and maintained across subsequent centuries. In the 20th and 21st centuries parts of the building have been used for both private and public purposes, including guided visits and events.

Spencer House sits on St James’s in central London, a short walk from Green Park and other royal and government precincts in the City of Westminster.

Access: An 18th-century aristocratic London townhouse with richly decorated period interiors that are opened to the public for guided tours on a limited basis.

How to Get to Spencer House #

Spencer House is in St James’s, central London, a very short walk from Green Park station (Piccadilly, Victoria and Jubilee lines) - roughly 2-5 minutes on foot from the station exits to St James’s Place. It is also within easy walking distance (about 8-10 minutes) of Piccadilly Circus and other central London tube stations.

By car expect central London traffic and limited parking; arriving by Tube is usually quickest.

Tips for Visiting Spencer House #

Book a guided tour or timed-entry in advance-Spencer House opens limited times for public tours and private events can close it on short notice, so reservations avoid disappointment.
Plan your visit to include the State Rooms and the top-floor ceilings; the guided tours focus on the lavish reception rooms and original decoration that many casual passersby miss.
Check for photography restrictions and arrive a little before your slot to view the façade and entrance on St James's Place - the house is in a busy central area and short guided groups mean late arrivals may be refused.

Best Time to Visit Spencer House #

For an indoor historic house, visit outside peak summer months and on weekday mornings to avoid crowds and get the best experience.

High season (most crowded)

May-September · 15-25°C

Warmer months see the most visitors to London attractions; for Spencer House expect busier guided tours and peak hours.

Low season (quieter)

November-February · 2-8°C

Fewer visitors and shorter queues; a good time for a quieter indoor visit though check opening days and times.

Shoulder seasons

March-April, October · 8-15°C

Moderate crowd levels and comfortable weather; good compromise between accessibility and lower visitor numbers.

Weather & Climate near Spencer House #

Climate

Spencer House'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 (639 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

-8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

15.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

16.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

15.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 15°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 11°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.7h daylight

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