Chiswick House and Gardens, London

Chiswick House is a Palladian villa completed in 1729 during the reign of George II and designed by Lord Burlington. William Kent (1685–1748), who took a leading role in designing the gardens, created one of the earliest examples of the English landscape garden on the property. The villa is arguably the finest remaining example of Neo-Palladian architecture in London.

During the 19th century the house fell into decline, and was used as a hospital from 1892. In 1929, the 9th Duke of Devonshire sold Chiswick House to Middlesex County Council and it became a firestation. The villa suffered damage during World War II, and in 1944 a V2 rocket damaged one of the two wings. The wings were demolished in 1956.

Chiswick House Gardens is a site of international importance both as the birthplace of the English Landscape Movement, and as the setting for one of the most beautiful houses in London. The garden restoration, managed by English Heritage, and supported by a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £7.9 million, recovers the original vistas and design from decades of disrepair and underfunding, and also repairs and restores the statuary and garden buildings. The result is an inspiring balance between a historic landscape and a public park.

Opening Times

April to October
Sunday to Wednesday (including Bank Holidays)
10am to 5pm.

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Ticket Prices

Adults: £5.50
Children: £3.30
Concessions: £5.00
Family Ticket: £14.30
English Heritage Member: Free

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Disabled Facilities

Access to house: Via gravel court yard. One step at entrance - ramp available. Ground floor all level; first floor reached via spiral staircase or portico steps. Weather permitting, stair climber is available to first floor. Seats provided in video room, Dome Saloon and Lower Tribune. One wheelchair available in house.
Access to grounds: Level access on tarmac or gravel paths except for Terrace Walk owing to gradient. Benches provided. Exhibition: Access via ramp.
Shop: Access via ramp

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