BBC Broadcasting House

About

BBC Broadcasting House, the iconic Art‑Deco headquarters of the UK’s national broadcaster, sits on Portland Place in Fitzrovia, London. A landmark of broadcast history, it houses the BBC’s global radio, television, and online services—including the BBC World Service, BBC Radio 1, 2, 3, 4, and BBC Four—under one roof. Visitors can take guided tours that open up the corridors, studios, and newsroom, offering a behind‑the‑scenes look at how news, music and programmes are produced. The tours, led by knowledgeable guides, explore the historic broadcasting chambers, the famed Radio Theatre and the modern newsroom, giving a sense of the scale and technology that underpin the BBC’s output. While the tours are free, a booking is required in advance and are typically limited to visitors over nine years old.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes