Amazing sights and sounds

Be spoilt for choice with our film and exhibitor line-up

Enjoy the big-screen experience - from blockbusting epics to art-house movies and architectural icons. Or discover the creative talents behind architecture past, present and future with our Love Architecture exhibitions programme including university end of year shows

Something for all the family

See buildings brought to life with family-friendly activities for all ages

Grab your bucket and spade and head for the Love Architecture 2013 Sandcastle Challenge at a beach near you, or get creative at one of the many family workshops and events taking place across the country. Discover, have fun and get stuck in with an exciting range of architectural activities for kids young and old!

Take a tour, see the sights

Wander down memory lane or discover something new and unexpected.

Explore the hidden corners of our towns and cities with a programme of walks, talks and tours to suit all ages and interests. From bike tours to historic building talks and contemporary architecture walks, Love Architecture has something for everyone. Find out more about the buildings all around us and sneek a peek behind closed doors to discover what makes architecture old and new great.

Free Q&A sessions

Got grand designs for your home but don't know where to start?

Is there a troublesome corner you simply don't know what to do with? Come and meet the experts in a range of events designed to start the conversation about how best to improve your home. And don't just meet an architect, have tea with one! - or come along to one of our Architect in the Store events at John Lewis branches across the country.

Architecture for grown-ups

Grab a pint or two as you discover your 'local' architecture

A series of pub trails to guide you around some of the country's most architecturally interesting pubs (and the buildings in-between) whole sampling some of your local breweries' finest. See website for more information and to download a trail near to you.

Share your favourite places

Tell us about the places that mean something to you

Post pics of your favourite places and spaces via Twitter or instagram telling us why you love them and you could win one of our great prizes or feature in a special Love Architecture calendar for 2014. See website for details and how to enter