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Can I bring my suitcase in?
The bag rules for 26 London museums and sights, taken from their own websites.Bag rules for 26 London sights, from their own websites.
- No suitcasesSuitcases aren’t allowed in. Leave yours somewhere first.
“Wheeled suitcases and larger bags are not permitted.”
From britishmuseum.org - Biggest bag allowedNot stated
- Bag storageUnclear
No cloakroom mentioned on the visit page.
Bag search for everyone at the entrance.
Leave your case with us, £4Their official page (opens in a new tab) - Cabin bag onlyA small case is fine. Leave a big one somewhere first.
“Any luggage larger than 56 x 45 x 25 cm will not be allowed in.”
From bl.uk - Biggest bag allowed56 × 45 × 25 cm
- Bag storageFree storage
Free cloakroom and lockers on the Lower Ground Floor. The cloakroom is closed on Sundays, lockers stay open.
Reading room users must leave bags in the cloakroom.
Their official page (opens in a new tab) - No suitcasesSuitcases aren’t allowed in. Leave yours somewhere first.
“Wheeled luggage, including cabin bags, and suitcases are not allowed.”
From nationalgallery.org.uk - Biggest bag allowed56 × 45 × 25 cm (cloakroom limit)
- Bag storagePaid storage
Cloakroom £3 an item, for bags up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm. Suitcases are not taken.
Walk-through metal detectors at every door. No backpacks in paid exhibitions.
Their official page (opens in a new tab) - Yes, they’ll store itThey have a cloakroom or lockers that take a full-size case.
“Cabin sized suitcases are not permitted in Gallery areas.”
From npg.org.uk - Biggest bag allowed56 × 45 × 25 cm in the building
- Bag storagePaid storage
Cloakroom: small bags £2.50, cabin bags and suitcases £5. Limited space.
Backpacks must be carried in your hand or worn on the front.
Their official page (opens in a new tab) - Yes, they’ll store itThey have a cloakroom or lockers that take a full-size case.
“You can’t take large or wheeled suitcases around our building.”
From nhm.ac.uk - Biggest bag allowedNot stated
- Bag storagePaid storage
Cloakroom for large bags and suitcases at the Central Entrance: £5 under 4 kg, £6 over. Subject to space.
Bags may be searched.
Their official page (opens in a new tab) - Cabin bag onlyA small case is fine. Leave a big one somewhere first.
“We advise that suitcases and larger items are left at home.”
From sciencemuseum.org.uk - Biggest bag allowedJumbo lockers 58 × 44 × 66 cm
- Bag storageLockers
Card-only lockers on level -1: £3, £5, or £7 for jumbo lockers that fit a carry-on.
Bag searches some days.
Their official page (opens in a new tab) - Yes, they’ll store itThey have a cloakroom or lockers that take a full-size case.
“Luggage with wheels, and bags larger than 56 × 45 × 21cm, are not allowed in the galleries.”
From vam.ac.uk - Biggest bag allowed56 × 45 × 21 cm in the galleries
- Bag storagePaid storage
Cloakroom: £3 small, £5 cabin bag, £7 larger bags.
Bags may be searched.
Their official page (opens in a new tab) - Cabin bag onlyA small case is fine. Leave a big one somewhere first.
“Bags larger than cabin bag size (55cm x 40cm x 20cm) are not permitted.”
From tate.org.uk - Biggest bag allowed55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Bag storageLockers
Paid lockers in the Blavatnik Building: £4, £6 or £8, no cash. The main cloakroom has closed.
Bags checked on arrival. No wheeled bags in ticketed shows.
Their official page (opens in a new tab) - Cabin bag onlyA small case is fine. Leave a big one somewhere first.
“Bags larger than cabin bag size (55cm x 40cm x 20cm) are not permitted.”
From tate.org.uk - Biggest bag allowed55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Bag storageNo storage
No lockers mentioned. Tate points to left luggage at Victoria.
Bags checked on arrival.
Leave your case with us, £4Their official page (opens in a new tab) - No suitcasesSuitcases aren’t allowed in. Leave yours somewhere first.
“Suitcases, large bags, and any rolling luggage will not be permitted inside the Tower.”
From hrp.org.uk - Biggest bag allowedNot stated
- Bag storageNo storage
No left luggage.
Bag check for everyone.
Leave your case with us, £4Their official page (opens in a new tab)
How we check
From their own websites
- We read each official pageEvery rule comes from the place’s own site, in their words where we can.
- Some pages disagree with themselvesWestminster Abbey gives two size limits. We say so on the card.
- Most places have no room for suitcasesCloakrooms fill up on busy days. With a big case, leave it somewhere first.
Leave your bags with us while you see London.
It’s our shop, £4 a bag a day. 345 Gray’s Inn Road, a 2 minute walk from the station, open 07:00 to 23:59.